Open AccessA Rare Case Report of Ectopic Tooth in Submandibular Salivary Gland’s Duct
Author(s) -
Omar Abdul Jabbar,
Nazih Shaaban Mustafa,
Muhannad Ali Kashmoola
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
international medical journal malaysia/iium medical journal malaysia
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.139
H-Index - 9
eISSN - 2735-2285
pISSN - 1823-4631
DOI - 10.31436/imjm.v18i2.83
Subject(s) - medicine , duct (anatomy) , sialadenitis , submandibular gland , floor of mouth , mastication , dentistry , salivary gland , sensation , anatomy , pathology , oral cavity , neuroscience , biology
This case report highlights mandibular tooth in an ectopic position in the floor of the mouth, associated with submandibular salivary gland, which was completely obliterating the Wharton duct. Very few such cases have been reported in the literatures. Since ectopic tooth may lead to pain, discomfort sensation upon mastication, and even infection (sialadenitis), its diagnosis and treatment is essential.