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Ömer Faruk Boylu1, Nur Muhammed Demir1
1Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, Bolu Abant İzzet Baysal University, Karaköy Neighborhood, Mehmed Şemseddin Street, Building No. 6, Gölköy Campus, 14030, Bolu, Turkey.
Journal of Surgical Case Reports
|July 30, 2026
Summary
This case study details the successful removal of a deeply impacted ectopic mandibular premolar using an extraoral approach. This surgical technique offers a safe option for rare dental anomalies with limited intraoral access.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Radiology
Background:
- Ectopic teeth, located outside their normal anatomical position, are rare.
- Ectopic mandibular premolars are particularly uncommon, presenting unique clinical challenges.