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Preauricular approach for removal of a displaced dental implant from the infratemporal

SourceJournal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (JOMS)Tier 2Peer-Reviewed Research

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Summary & scoring by The Bell Brief (Dr. Jennifer Bell) using the Drill-Down Protocol (Drill-Down Score) — not the original publisher.

Why it matters for dental

Oral surgeons and implantologists now have documented evidence that a preauricular approach can safely retrieve displaced dental implants from the infratemporal fossa, reducing the need for more invasive craniotomy procedures.

Key points

  • Case report published in JOMS October 2026 details successful retrieval of a displaced dental implant lodged in the infratemporal fossa via preauricular incision.
  • Authors: Qing-Quan Dong, Hai-Hua Zhou, Zhi Li; Volume 84, Issue 10.
  • Technique provides an anatomic corridor that avoids brain retraction while still allowing direct visualization of the implant and surrounding neurovascular structures.
  • Relevant for oral & maxillofacial surgeons, implant teams, and hospital-based practices managing implant complications that extend beyond the oral cavity.

Who should care

SpecialistAcademia

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