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Lateral Molar Approach-Driven Transoral Endoscopic Procedure for Benign Infratemporal Fossa Tumor Resection

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Ectopic third molar in condylar region.

J I Salmerón¹, A del Amo, J Plasencia

¹Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón, Madrid, Spain. jisalmeron@telefonica.net <jisalmeron@telefonica.net>

International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

|November 21, 2007

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Ectopic third molars in the mandibular condyle are rare oral surgery cases. This study details two such instances and their surgical management, preserving condylar anatomy.

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Lateral Molar Approach-Driven Transoral Endoscopic Procedure for Benign Infratemporal Fossa Tumor Resection

Lateral Molar Approach-Driven Transoral Endoscopic Procedure for Benign Infratemporal Fossa Tumor Resection

Published on: August 15, 2025

Area of Science:

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Dental Anatomy
Surgical Pathology

Background:

Third molar impaction is common in oral surgery.
Ectopic third molar placement, particularly in the mandibular condyle, is exceptionally rare.
Few documented cases exist of third molars within the condylar region.

Observation:

Two distinct cases of ectopic third molar inclusion within the mandibular condyle were identified.
Radiographic and clinical examinations confirmed the unusual location of the impacted teeth.
The pathology involved the anatomical structure of the temporomandibular joint's condylar process.

Findings:

Surgical intervention was necessary for the management of these ectopic third molars.
Open surgery and extraction of the impacted third molars were performed.
The surgical approach successfully preserved the integrity and anatomy of the mandibular condyle.

Implications:

This report expands the understanding of rare dental anomalies in oral surgery.
Effective surgical techniques can manage ectopic third molars in the condyle while maintaining joint function.
Highlights the importance of considering rare pathologies in differential diagnosis for temporomandibular joint issues.