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An ectopic maxillary second molar
Author(s) -
Walsh M. R.,
Smith N. H. H.
Publication year - 1980
Publication title -
australian dental journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.701
H-Index - 71
eISSN - 1834-7819
pISSN - 0045-0421
DOI - 10.1111/j.1834-7819.1980.tb03677.x
Subject(s) - molar , orthodontics , dentistry , medicine
A bstract — A rarely encountered ectopic and dilacerate maxillary second molar is described. The tooth was found to be attached to the medial wall of the maxillary sinus. Its location is thought to be due to ankylosis consequent to injury sustained during infancy.