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(a) Orthopantomogram of the patient with tip in place, (b) 3D formatted image of the root tip from CBCT, (c) Axial View in CBCT. Note the horizontal split, (d) Clinical Photo. Note the blackish tissue, (e) The size of the elevator tip
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In routine radiographical examination, a triangular radiopaque mass was identified in the orthopantomogram [Figure 1a] in the left mandibular third molar region. There was a split in the bone with radiographical evidence of a wedge like split in the mandible in the region [Figure 1c]. There was a grayish tissue material surrounding the tip [Figure 1d]. The tip [Figure 1e] was retrieved using artery forceps and the area thoroughly curetted.