Unilateral Double Impaction of Fourth and Third Mandibular Molars: A Rare Case Report

Supernumerary molars are occasionally found in a preoperative radiographic third molar evaluation. The presence of a supernumerary molar is rare and is usually impacted. Clinicians should be aware of the diagnosis and treatment of this entity. Aim of the article is to present a case of a 22 years old nonsyndromic female who was referred for a preventive extraction of third molars. The presurgical radiographic examination revealed the existence of an unilateral double impaction of a fourth and third molars in the right posterior mandible. The simultaneous surgical extraction of the fourth and third mandibular molars was performed without any postoperative complications. The preoperative radiographic evaluation was of crucial importance for the surgery.

Keywords: supernumerary molars, fourth molars, distomolars, treatment.