Permanent molar impactions and an odontogenic keratocyst: report of case

ASDC J Dent Child. 1990 Nov-Dec;57(6):452-3.

Abstract

A case of permanent molar impactions involving maxillary and mandibular second and third molars is reported. An odontogenic keratocyst was present in conjunction with root resorption of adjacent teeth. Treatment involved surgical removal of the impacted teeth and enucleation of the cystic lesion.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Molar / pathology
  • Molar, Third / pathology
  • Odontogenic Cysts / complications*
  • Odontogenic Cysts / pathology
  • Root Resorption
  • Tooth, Impacted / complications*
  • Tooth, Impacted / pathology