A Rare Case Series: Impacted Distomolars

Open Access Maced J Med Sci. 2019 Dec 30;7(23):4078-4081. doi: 10.3889/oamjms.2019.637. eCollection 2019 Dec 15.

Abstract

Background: The occurrence of multiple supernumerary teeth in individuals without any associated syndrome is rare. Supernumerary teeth may occur in any region of the dental arch and are frequently observed in the maxillary region. But the occurrence of distomolars is rare, particularly mandibular distomolars are extremely rare.

Cases presentation: In this paper, we present a series of case reports of maxillary and mandibular distomolars.

Conclusion: The occurrence of distomolars is rare, but when detected patients should be kept under observation.

Keywords: Distomolars; Impacted teeth; Supernumerary teeth.

Publication types

  • Case Reports