| Literature DB >> 6614299 |
A Schwimmer, R Stern, D Kritchman.
Abstract
Studies have shown that the presence of impacted third molars places the mandible at increased risk for fracture. Individuals participating in high contact sports are subject to maxillofacial trauma; therefore, participants with impacted third molars are at increased risk for fractured mandibles. Three cases are reviewed to illustrate this problem.Entities:
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Year: 1983 PMID: 6614299 DOI: 10.1177/036354658301100415
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Am J Sports Med ISSN: 0363-5465 Impact factor: 6.202