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Ectopic third molar in the maxillary sinus. Case report

R Di Felice1, T Lombardi

  • 1Odontostomatology Clinic, Catholic University, Rome, Italy.

Australian Dental Journal
|August 1, 1995
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Ectopic eruption of a third molar in the maxillary sinus is extremely rare. This case report details a rare instance of a third molar found in the maxillary antrum, causing localized symptoms.

Area of Science:

  • Dentistry
  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Radiology

Background:

  • Ectopic tooth eruption is an uncommon phenomenon, with teeth found in various unusual locations such as the mandibular condyle, coronoid process, palate, nasal cavity, and maxillary sinus.
  • While ectopic eruptions are unusual, the presence of a third molar within the maxillary antrum is exceptionally rare.

Observation:

  • A case study involving a 35-year-old Caucasian male presenting with symptoms of local morbidity.
  • The patient was diagnosed with an ectopic third molar located in the left maxillary sinus.

Findings:

  • The study documents an extremely rare case of a third molar erupting ectopically within the maxillary sinus.
  • Radiographic and clinical examination confirmed the presence and location of the ectopic tooth.

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Implications:

  • This case highlights the importance of considering rare ectopic eruption sites in differential diagnoses for patients with unexplained oro-facial symptoms.
  • Understanding such rare occurrences aids in improving diagnostic accuracy and patient management in oral and maxillofacial surgery.
  • Further investigation into the etiology and management of ectopic teeth in the maxillary sinus may benefit clinical practice.