Removal of a large number of foreign bodies in the maxillofacial region with navigation system

Abstract
The removal of a large number of foreign bodies in the maxillofacial region can be complicated and challenging. In this case report, a specific strategy for removal of multiple foreign bodies in the maxillofacial region is presented. A girl diagnosed with 24 foreign bodies in her left lower face and neck underwent the surgery using a computer‐assisted navigation system. A specific strategy was used in this case, which included from one sub‐region to the next and from the easiest to the most difficult. This strategy is recommended for the removal of a large number of foreign bodies in the maxillofacial region with a navigation system.

Source: Dental Traumatology - February 22, 2017 Category: Dentistry Authors: Chan ‐Yuan Yang, Rong‐Tao Yang, San‐Gang He, Zhi Li Tags: Case Report Source Type: research