A New Tooth Description: Aybuke Tooth


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Akbas M., Karabiyik Z.

Medicon Dental Sciences, vol.1, no.3, pp.12-15, 2022 (Non Peer-Reviewed Journal)

Abstract

 A New Tooth Description: Aybuke Tooth

Ectopic eruption is known as changing way of eruption the tooth does not follow normal course. Although ectopic eruption of tooth is not a common phenomenon, cases have been reported in the maxillary sinus, mandibular condyle, nasal cavity, chin. Owning to ectopic teeth’s scarcity, cases should be discussed. Odontogenic tumors and odontogenic cysts can result from ectopic tooth. Thus, ectopic teeth should be evaluated regularly as there is no symptoms. If the patient has orofacial pain, maxillary sinusitis and radiating pain, the patient should be examined regarding ectopic tooth.