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Concrescence of maxillary second molar and impacted third molar: A case report
Jun Su1, Li-Mei Shao1, Lian-Cheng Wang1
1Department of Stomatology, 920 Hospital of the Joint Logistics Support Force, Kunming 650032, Yunnan Province, China.
Background:
Morphological anomalies of teeth, including talon cusp, dens evaginatus, gemination, fusion, concrescence, root dilaceration, and taurodontism, always involve changes in the enamel, cementum and dentin. Diagnosing concrescent teeth through routine clinical examination alone is difficult, and most cases of concrescence are found accidentally during extraction. A definite preoperative diagnosis of concrescence would contribute to a better treatment plan and fewer undesirable complications.
Case Summary:
A 47-year-old woman who complained of left maxillary first molar loss for half a year presented to our department seeking treatment by dental implant restoration. Panoramic radiography and cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) showed an unclear boundary between the distal root of the second molar and the mesial root of the third molar. The teeth were extracted under local anesthesia, and a definite diagnosis of concrescence was made by histopathological examination.
Conclusion:
CBCT is a useful tool for diagnosing and planning the management of tooth concrescence and may be beneficial for reducing unnecessary complications.
