Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Korean Association of Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons (대한악안면성형재건외과학회)
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Excessive Bleeding after Implant Placement in the Anterior Mandible: Case Report

하악 전치부 임플란트 식립 후에 발생한 과다출혈: 증례보고

  • Jo, Ji-Ho (Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, Chosun University) ;
  • Kim, Su-Gwan (Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, Chosun University) ;
  • Moon, Seong-Yong (Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, Chosun University) ;
  • Oh, Ji-Su (Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, Chosun University) ;
  • Kim, Jeong-Sun (Department of Dental Hygiene, Gwangju Health College University)
  • 조지호 (조선대학교 치의학전문대학원 구강악안면외과학교실) ;
  • 김수관 (조선대학교 치의학전문대학원 구강악안면외과학교실) ;
  • 문성용 (조선대학교 치의학전문대학원 구강악안면외과학교실) ;
  • 오지수 (조선대학교 치의학전문대학원 구강악안면외과학교실) ;
  • 김정선 (광주보건대학교 치위생과)
  • Received : 2010.12.24
  • Accepted : 2011.02.24
  • Published : 2011.03.31
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Abstract

Implant placement on the anterior mandible is considered a common and safe surgical procedure. However, severe hemorrhage can occur if branches of the sublingual artery, which run through the lingual cortical plate of the mandible, are damaged. Excessive hemorrhage caused by injury to the sublingual artery can result in life-threatening problems such as airway obstruction. A 54-year old male patient without any generalized systemic conditions was referred due to active bleeding after implant placement in the anterior mandible. Gauze compression with surgicel and bosimin were performed and hemostasis was achieved. The patient was discharged after 3 days without any supplementary bleeding.

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