Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Volume 64, Issue 8 , Pages 1204-1208 , August 2006

Plunging Ranula Formation as a Complication of Dental Implant Surgery: A Case Report

  • Wayne W. Loney Jr, DDSMS

      Affiliations

    • Formerly, Chief Resident, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery; and Currently, Private Practice, San Antonio, TX.
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence and reprint requests to Dr Loney: San Antonio Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Associates, PA, 5282 Medical Drive, Suite 110, San Antonio, TX 78229
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  • Salvatore Termini, DDS

      Affiliations

    • Attending, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Cook County Hospital, Chicago, IL.
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  • John Sisto, DDS

      Affiliations

    • Chairman and Program Director, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Cook County Hospital, Chicago, IL.

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PII: S0278-2391(06)00568-4

doi: 10.1016/j.joms.2006.04.032

Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Volume 64, Issue 8 , Pages 1204-1208 , August 2006

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