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Materials and Methods: A systematic search of PubMed, Virtual Health Library, and Google Scholar was conducted for studies published from January 2008 to March 2025 reporting rotary instrument fracture during third molar extraction. Extracted data were qualitatively analyzed. Results: Eight studies reporting eleven clinical cases were included. All fractures occurred during mandibular third molar extractions. Pain was the most frequent symptom (45%), followed by swelling (27%) and trismus (18%). Management varied from immediate surgical retrieval to conservative observation. Conclusions: Although uncommon, rotary bur fracture during third molar extraction requires preventive attention and accurate reporting. Adherence to manufacturer recommendations, single-use bur policies, and adequate irrigation should be considered. 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