%0 Journal Article
%A Roi, Ciprian Roi
%A Ianeș, Emilia Ianeș
%A Nica, Diana Nica
%A Roi, Alexandra Roi
%A Rusu, Laura Cristina Rusu
%A Badea, Ioana Badea
%A Riviș, Mircea Riviș
%D 2021
%J Timisoara Medical Journal

%@ 1583-526X

%V 2020
%N 2
%P 4

%T Rare Iatrogenic Oronasal Communication after Superior Canine Odontectomy Attempt
%M doi:10.35995/tmj20200204
%U https://www.tmj.ro/article/2020/2/111
%X (1) Background: Oronasal communication is described in the scientific literature as a common complication that occurs after a cleft palate surgery. In some cases, it can also be a consequence of oral surgery procedures; the main problem of this type of rare accident is related to the correct healing process and treatment option. (2) Case report: A patient with oronasal communication caused by an unsuccessful attempt of a superior canine odontectomy presented at the Emergency Department of the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Hospital, Timișoara. The case management is described from the first consult to one-year follow-up. We consider that this pathology was optimally treated surgically, and the results are more than satisfactory, taking into consideration the high rates of recurrence. (3) Conclusion: This case report can be a useful to a general dentist who is trying to decide whether to perform the canine odontectomy or refer to a specialist surgeon due to the accidents and complications of this procedure.