Abstract

LOPEZ CARRICHES, C.; LECO BERROCAL, I.  and  BACA PEREZ-BRYAN, R.. Fusion of mandibular third molar with supernumerary fourth molar. Rev Esp Cirug Oral y Maxilofac [online]. 2008, vol.30, n.5, pp.344-347. ISSN 2173-9161.

Dental fusion is the union of two tooth buds that normally are separated, while gemination is defined as an attempt by a single tooth bud to divide. The fusion and gemination of molars is uncommon in permanent teeth. We report a clinical case of a right lower third molar fused to a supernumerary fourth molar in a 36-year-old male patient with repeated episodes of inflammation. After the radiologic study, the semi-impacted third molar was extracted under local anesthesia. The literature was reviewed.

Keywords : Dental fusion; Dental germination; Double tooth; Third molar; Fouth molar.

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