A Unique Presentation of Bilateral Kissing Molars and Three-Rooted Maxillary Premolars: A Case Report and Review of Literature

Sarna, Krishan; Murithi, Ian; Opondo, Florence; Guthua, Symon W.

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“…Impacted third molars are widely reported but occurrence of kissing molars or rosetting molars is a unique condition and not extensively discussed in literature. Kissing molars are mostly found in males within age group of 13-58 years and their incidence being 0.06% [6] . The first documentation is by Van Hoof in a mentally retarted patient wherein kissing molars were found bilaterally.…”

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Unilateral case of class 3 kissing molars: A case report

Sahoo¹,

Sharma²,

Vashisht³

2023

Int. J. Appl. Dent. Sci.

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The term "kissing molars" was first used by Van Hoof in 1973 for teeth which have occlusal surfaces in close approximation to each other contained in a single follicular space and roots pointing in opposite directions. This is a case of a 18 year old female patient who presented with complaints of left mandibular molar pain since last 1 year. Patient was treated by surgical extraction of kissing molars and post-operative period was uneventful.

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“…As with any other surgery certain complications can be encountered after surgical removal of kissing molars. Fracture of mandible, damage to lingual nerve (0.2-2%), inferior alveolar nerve (0.5-5%), dry socket, osteomyelitis or Temporomandibular joint disorders [6] are some of them.…”

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Unilateral case of class 3 kissing molars: A case report

Sahoo¹,

Sharma²,

Vashisht³

2023

Int. J. Appl. Dent. Sci.

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Bilateral ‘kissing’ molars: A case report

Aslam-Pervez

Carr

2022

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Kissing molars are a rare example of impaction wherein the "occlusal surfaces of impacted molars are united by the same follicular space and the roots point in the opposite direction". 1 Most commonly, they involve mandibular third (M3Ms) and second molars; however, other teeth have been known to be involved, for instance a third and fourth supernumerary mandibular molar. 2 Impaction affects as many as 72.7% of third permanent molars in 20-30 years olds. 3 There are many known causes of failure of eruption of teeth such as trauma to primary dentition, mechanical failure of eruption, isolated ankylosis, and lack of space. 4 It is already known that certain medical conditions can predispose to failure of eruption of teeth such as cleidocranial dysostosis. 5 Very few bilateral cases have been published in the literature, so this case adds to this small cohort with the hope to increase awareness and ultimately optimize confidence for onward referral and management. We will also discuss possible treatment planning options for its management.

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A Unique Presentation of Bilateral Kissing Molars and Three-Rooted Maxillary Premolars: A Case Report and Review of Literature

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Unilateral case of class 3 kissing molars: A case report

Unilateral case of class 3 kissing molars: A case report

Bilateral ‘kissing’ molars: A case report

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