A rare case of ectopic molar in a non-dentate area of mandible

• Author Details:   
• Veena B Pujari ^*
• Puneeth I Naik
• Kirty R Nandimath
• Raju R. Naik

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Ectopic third molar (ETM) in the anterior border of ramus near the coronoid process is an extreme rarity. The exact etiology and the incidence of this condition are still not clearly known. Most of these cases are diagnosed after the clinical signs and symptoms arise. A few cases remain asymptomatic throughout life. Panoramic radiographs aid in diagnosis and symptomatic cases require surgical removal while asymptomatic cases must be on radiological follow-up to monitor any occurrence of associated pathology. Here, we present a asymptomatic vertical ectopic mandibular molar in the ramus at the mandibular foramen which highlights the importance of appropriate and necessary imaging modalities for treatment planning in a medically compromised patient.

Keywords: Ectopic third molar, Mandible, Ramus, Vertical impaction.