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Ectopic molar near the coronoid process: case report.

Yiu-Kai Wong1, Julianna Cho-Hwei Liew, Sunny Hing-Chung Tsui

  • 1Oral-Maxillofacial Surgery and Dental Unit, Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital, Chai Wan, Hong Kong. wykj@graduate.hku.hk <wykj@graduate.hku.hk>

Quintessence International (Berlin, Germany : 1985)
|August 19, 2007
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An ectopic molar near the mandible

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Area of Science:

  • Dentistry
  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Background:

  • Ectopic eruption of mandibular molars can lead to complications.
  • Mandibular coronoid process impaction is a rare presentation.

Observation:

  • A case of a molar positioned medial to the coronoid process is presented.
  • The ectopic molar caused a chronic oral sinus tract and recurrent facial swelling.

Findings:

  • Successful surgical retrieval of the ectopic molar was achieved.
  • Discussion on the potential origins and surgical management strategies for this condition.

Implications:

  • Highlights the importance of considering ectopic molars in cases of chronic oral fistulas.
  • Provides insights into surgical approaches for managing rare ectopic mandibular molar impactions.

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