Journal of Oral Science Research ›› 2025, Vol. 41 ›› Issue (6): 534-536.DOI: 10.13701/j.cnki.kqyxyj.2025.06.015

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Horizontal Impaction of Mandibular Third Molar and Supernumerary Fourth Molar: A Case Report

YUAN Xiaodie1,2,3, HU Lingran1,2,3, LIU Li1, WANG Hong1, DING Xiaobo1, HUANG Yuanyuan1, FU Yu1,2,3*   

  1. 1. Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Stomatology, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210029, China;
    2. Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210029, China;
    3. Jiangsu Province Engineering Research Center of Stomatological Translational Medicine, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210029, China
  • Received:2024-10-08 Published:2025-06-25

Abstract: Supernumerary teeth are categorized as the abnormal numerical development of teeth. These teeth are most frequently seen in the maxillary anterior region, but rarely found in the third molar region. This paper reports a rare case of simultaneous horizontal impaction of the mandibular third molar and supernumerary fourth molar, which were successfully extracted under general anesthesia. By combining this case with relevant literature, we aim to discuss the clinical features and treatment options for this condition in order to assist clinicians in diagnosis and management.

Key words: supernumerary teeth, fourth molar, distomolar, third molar, ambulatory ward, general anesthesia