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Could my jaw be fractured during tooth extraction?
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Yes: A rare complication of wisdom tooth extraction is a fractured jaw. Another reason to have your wisdom teeth extracted by an oral surgeon.
Answered 6/1/2018
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Yes: Fracture of the jaw is a very rare event in tooth extraction. It is has a higher incidence in patients with severe osteoporosis. Excessive force during the extraction can also contribute.
Answered 5/12/2014
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