Malposed Teeth in the Pterygomandibular Space: Report of 2 Cases

Kupferman, Steven B.; Schwartz, Harry C.

doi:10.1016/j.joms.2006.09.005

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“…The current Pubmed Search employing the search term ‘ectopic mandibular third molar’ found six additional cases plus the presented case. An overview of all described 31 cases in 30 patients is given in Table . Mean age for all patients is 52.9 years.…”

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Ectopic wisdom tooth at the mandibular ascending ramus

et al. 2014

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This case has been presented as a poster presentation at the annual congress of the AGKi (Arbeitsgemeinschaft für Kieferchirurgie), Bad Homburg, on 10th May 2013. The authors disclose any commercial associations, current and within the past 5 years, that might pose a potential, perceived or real conflict of interest. AbstractTwenty to thirty per cent of wisdom teeth are partially or completely retained. A displacement of such teeth into the ascending ramus of the mandible is far less frequent with few reported cases in the literature. The case of a young lady and a review of the literature are presented. A 27-year-old woman was referred to the specialist department by her dentist. At the age of 22, a panoramic radiograph had been taken for an agenesis of the patient's lower left second molar. At this time, the lower left third molar was situated slightly submucosally at the angle of the mandible. In the present radiograph, the tooth had migrated into the ascending ramus of the mandible. Clinically, there was no pain, sensation disorder, disturbed occlusion, limited mouth opening or any other complaint. Due to significant tooth migration within the last 6 years, operative removal of the displaced tooth was recommended. Computed tomography showed that the distal root was in direct relation with the inferior alveolar nerve. Treatment was performed via a transoral approach. Post-operative follow-up was uneventful. This case stresses the importance of long-time follow-up of retained teeth and their immense potential for migration.

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Ectopic wisdom tooth at the mandibular ascending ramus

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“…Several ideas have been proposed to explain ectopic displacement of mandibular third molar such as aberrant eruption, trauma, and ectopic formation of tooth germ [ 19 ]. Previous reports have been documented various non-physiologic sites for these displaced molars such as the board or angle of mandible, the ramus, condyle, coronoid process, or even in the adjacent soft tissue spaces [ 1 – 3 , 7 , 9 , 20 ]. Most ectopic mandibular third molars are found to be associated with pathological lesions including odontogenic cysts or tumors [ 3 , 8 , 21 – 23 ].…”

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Comprehensive analysis of ectopic mandibular third molar: a rare clinical entity revisited

Song

Huang

et al. 2017

Head Face Med

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BackgroundEctopic mandibular third molar is a rare clinical entity with incompletely known etiology. Here, we sought to delineate its epidemiological, clinical and radiographic characteristics, and therapy by integrating and analyzing the cases treated in our institution together with previously reported cases.MethodA new definition and classification for ectopic mandibular third molar was proposed based on its anatomic location on panoramic images. Thirty-eight ectopic mandibular third molars in 37 patients and 51 teeth in 49 patients were identified in our disease registry and from literature (1990–2016), respectively. These cases were further categorized and compared according to our classification protocol. The demographic, clinicopathological and radiographic data were collected and analyzed.ResultsThese ectopic teeth were categorized into four levels, 33 in level I(upper ramus), 32 in level II (middle ramus), 15 in level III (mandibular angle) and 9 in level IV (mandibular body). The common clinical presentations included pain, swelling and limited mouth opening, although sometimes asymptomatic. Most teeth were associated with pathological lesions. Treatments included clinical monitor and surgical removal by intra- or extraoral approach with favorable outcomes. Clinical presentations and treatment options for these teeth were significantly associated with their ectopic locations as we classified.ConclusionsEctopic mandibular third molars are usually found in patients with middle ages and in upper and middle ramus of mandible. Surgery is preferred to remove these ectopic teeth and associated pathologies when possible.

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“…Zerlip (1978) reported an ectopic tooth associated with a dentigerous cyst in the condylar region 5 . Various anatomical sites of ectopic third molars have been described including the mandibular ramus, 1 coronoid process, 3 maxillary sinus, 6 osteomeatal complex, 7 sigmoid notch 8 and pterygomandibular space 9 …”

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An unusual presentation of an ectopic third molar in the condylar region

Pace¹,

Holt²,

Payne³

2010

Australian Dental Journal

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We describe the case of a 53-year-old patient who presented with an intermittent discharging sinus on his face which, following a number of investigations, was found to be secondary to an ectopic third molar in the condylar region. The ectopic tooth was surgically removed with complete resolution of the facial swelling. This case highlights the possibility of dental pathology presenting with completely unrelated signs and symptoms, and the importance of the clinician maintaining an open mind when it comes to the differential diagnosis of such a presentation.

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Malposed Teeth in the Pterygomandibular Space: Report of 2 Cases

Cited by 15 publications

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Ectopic wisdom tooth at the mandibular ascending ramus

Ectopic wisdom tooth at the mandibular ascending ramus

Comprehensive analysis of ectopic mandibular third molar: a rare clinical entity revisited

An unusual presentation of an ectopic third molar in the condylar region

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