Alexander Gerald, Attia Hany
Department of Oral Maxillofacial Surgery, University of California, San Francisco Fresno, Fresno, CA, USA.
Oral Maxillofac Surg Clin North Am. 2011 Aug;23(3):379-86. doi: 10.1016/j.coms.2011.04.001.
Displaced objects can occur in the practice of almost all procedures performed in the scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery. Anticipation of such occurrences is the hallmark of their prevention. The institution of proper techniques can help in reducing such occurrences. Knowledge of the techniques available in treating these incidences can greatly assist in their resolutions. This article sheds light on the prevention and management of such dreaded mishaps.