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 Complications in oral surgery INTRODUCTION Oral surgical procedures can be compli cated by various untoward incidents d uring the surgery or in the recovery phase. The best way in the management o f complications is prevention. CLASSIFICATION The complications can be classified as follows- 1. Intra-operative complications- a) Local complications b) Systemic complications. 2. Post-operative complications- a) Immediate Local complications Systemic complications. b) Delayed Local complications Systemic complications. Intra-operative complications a) Haemorrhage.  b) Nerve injury.  c) Oro-antral perforation and fistula formation.  d) Oro-nasal fistula.  e) Fracture of the bone or tooth.  f) TMJ dislocation.  g) Displacement of tooth into spaces.  h)Fracture of maxillary tuberosity.  i) Damage to the adjoining dental structures.  j) Angio-neurotic oedema.  k) Emphysema Post-operative complications a)Infec...

Emergencies in dental Practice What is an emergency? Emergency is a condition that warrants ar immediate attention by the doctor. This situation is an unexpected one under unforeseen circumstances and calls for an gent treatment. Fortunately, medical emergencies are of rare occurance in the dental office. Many emergency problems an definitely be avoided by simple preventive measures like a careful medical history, general physical examination regarding patient's health status and proper pre-operative preparation of the patient. The patient should be closely observed during all surgical procedures. howsoever minor these procedures may be or the onset of a potential emergency. Inspite of best preventive measures aken by the dentist and his staff, emergencies do occur in dental office and need immediate management. The dentist must update his knowledge and keep himself prepared to fight against these. situations. General consideration- To handle any type of emergency in the dental off...