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http://dx.doi.org/10.5125/jkaoms.2013.39.5.242

Surgical extraction of mandibular third molar in pterygomandibular space: a case report  

Lee, Young-Kyu (Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, Seoul National University)
Park, Sung-Soo (Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, Seoul National University)
Myoung, Hoon (Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, Seoul National University)
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Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons / v.39, no.5, 2013 , pp. 242-245 More about this Journal
Abstract
Impacted mandibular third molars are located between the second mandibular molar and mandibular ramus. However, ectopic mandibular third molars with heterotopic positions are reported in the subcondylar or pterygomandibular space. The usual cause of malposition is a cyst or tumor, and malposition without a pathology is rare. This case report described an impacted mandibular third molar in the pterygomandibular space without any associated pathology.
Keywords
Third molar; Pterygomandibular space;
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