TY  - EJOU
AU  - Roi, R. Ciprian
AU  - Ianeș, I. Emilia
AU  - Nica, N. Diana
AU  - Roi, R. Alexandra
AU  - Rusu, R. Laura Cristina
AU  - Badea, B. Ioana
AU  - Riviș, R. Mircea
TI  - Rare Iatrogenic Oronasal Communication after Superior Canine Odontectomy Attempt
T2  - Timisoara Medical Journal

PY  - 2021
VL  - 2020
IS  - 2
SN  - 1583-526X

AB  - (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.
KW  - oronasal communication
KW  - iatrogenic
KW  - oral surgery
KW  - local flaps
KW  - canine odontectomy
DO  - 10.35995/tmj20200204