Journal of Oral Medicine, Oral Surgery, Oral Pathology and Oral Radiology
  • Year: 2015
  • Volume: 1
  • Issue: 2

Ectopic positions of third molar-Maxilla and Mandible

  • Author:
  • Supriya Bhat1,, KA Fazil2, G Subhas Babu3, K. Saidath4
  • Total Page Count: 3
  • Page Number: 80 to 82

1Senior Lecturer, Oral Medicine and Radiology, A. B Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, Nitte University, Mangalore, Karnataka

2Senior Lecturer, Oral Medicine and Radiology, Sree Anjaneya Institute of Dental Sciences, Calicut, Kerala

3Professor and Head, Oral Medicine and Radiology, A. B Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, Nitte University, Mangalore, Karnataka

4Professor, Dept. of Orthodontics, A. B Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, Nitte University, Mangalore, Karnataka

*Corresponding Author: E-mail: dr.supriyabhat@gmail.com

Online published on 3 November, 2015.

Abstract

According to Peterson, an impacted tooth is one which fails to erupt within the dental arch in the expected time. Ectopic teeth usually impact in an unusual position or away from their anatomic position. They can be permanent, deciduous or supernumerary. We report two cases of ectopic impaction of third molar-maxilla and the mandible.

Keywords

Ectopic, Impaction, Third molar, Maxilla, Mandible