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(a and b) Preoperative - cone beam computed tomography images showing location of the displaced right maxillary third molar
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Postoperatively, the volumetric three-dimensional cone beam computed tomography [Figure 1] was done which showed the dislocated entire tooth in the infratemporal fossa.
(a and b) Intraoperative - retrieval of tooth using modified Gillie's temporal approach. (c) Intraoperative - retrieval of tooth using modified Gillie's temporal approach
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Modified Gillie's temporal approach was used [Figure 2], soft-tissue dissection carried out till infratemporal fossa and tooth was retrieved.
(a and b) Postoperative X-ray shows the removal of displaced maxillary third molar on the right side
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Postoperatively, lateral cephalogram and Paranasal sinus (PNS) view X-rays were taken [Figure 3].