A rare presentation of dens in dente in the mandibular third molar with extra oral sinus
2010
A Rare Case of Dens in Dente in a Mandibular Third Molar
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Monika Bansal, Anand Pratap Singh
Primary Institution: Banaras Hindu University
Hypothesis
Is dens in dente a significant cause of extraoral sinus formation in mandibular molars?
Conclusion
The extraction of the mandibular third molar resolved the extraoral sinus within a month.
Supporting Evidence
- Dens in dente is a rare developmental tooth anomaly.
- The patient had a chief complaint of wound formation and pus discharge.
- Radiographical examination revealed a bulbous root with periapical radiolucency.
- The diagnosis was confirmed by stereomicroscopy.
- The extraoral sinus healed after the extraction of the tooth.
Takeaway
A woman had a tooth problem where one tooth was inside another, causing an infection. After the dentist took out the bad tooth, she got better.
Methodology
Clinical examination, radiographical examination, and stereomicroscopy were used to diagnose the condition.
Limitations
The study is based on a single case report, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
30-year-old female patient.
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