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South Asian Research Journal of Oral and Dental Sciences (SARJODS) (ICV 2020: 76.24)
Volume-2 | Issue-02
Case Report
Multiple Impaction in Mandible: A Case Report of Kissing Molars
Dr. Kavya Priya T, Dr. Vinayak Gourish Naik, Dr. Shiva Kumar H. R, Dr. Kirthi Kumar Rai
Published : March 8, 2020
DOI : 10.36346/sarjods.2020.v02i02.001
Abstract
‘Kissing molars’ is an interesting occurrence and also rare. Von Hoof described this phenomenon for the first time in 1973. He described it as two impacted molars with occlusal surface contacting each other with their roots in opposite direction in a single dental follicle. Literature has reported cases where the kissing molars involve second and third molar or third molar and supernumerary fourth molar. Kissing molars involving first and second molar is rare. Most often Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) is required to assess the close relationship of the impacted teeth with the inferior alveolar canal to avoid paraesthesia. Some authors have reported its occurrence in patients diagnosed with mucopolysaccharidosis and also as isolated cases. Greater importance should be given to treatment planning with thorough understanding of surrounding anatomy. Herewith we would like to report a case of unilateral kissing molars involving impacted first and second mandibular molar.

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