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World J Clin Cases. Oct 6, 2022; 10(28): 10286-10292
Published online Oct 6, 2022. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v10.i28.10286
Published online Oct 6, 2022. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v10.i28.10286
Concrescence of maxillary second molar and impacted third molar: A case report
Jun Su, Li-Mei Shao, Lian-Cheng Wang, Li-Jia He, Ya-Liu Pu, Yan-Bo Li, Wen-Yun Zhang, Department of Stomatology, 920th Hospital of the Joint Logistics Support Force, Kunming 650032, Yunnan Province, China
Author contributions: Su J completed the operation and wrote original draft; Shao LM, Wang LC, He LJ and Pu YL wrote review and edited; Li YB contributed tissue sectioning; Zhang WY contributed conceptualization, supervision, review and editing.
Supported by the Applied Basic Research Program of the 920th Hospital of the Joint Logistics Support Force , No. 2019YGB15 .
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Corresponding author: Wen-Yun Zhang, MD, Chief Physician, Department of Stomatology, 920th Hospital of Joint Logistics Support Force, No. 212 Daguan Road, Xishan District, Kunming 650032, Yunnnan Province, China. wenyunzh88@126.com
Received: May 18, 2022
Peer-review started: May 18, 2022
First decision: June 27, 2022
Revised: July 6, 2022
Accepted: August 25, 2022
Article in press: August 25, 2022
Published online: October 6, 2022
Peer-review started: May 18, 2022
First decision: June 27, 2022
Revised: July 6, 2022
Accepted: August 25, 2022
Article in press: August 25, 2022
Published online: October 6, 2022
Core Tip
Core Tip: Diagnosing concrescent teeth through routine clinical examination alone is difficult, and most cases of concrescence are found accidentally during extraction. A definite preoperative diagnosis of concrescence would contribute to a better treatment plan and fewer undesirable complications. Herein, we report a case of concrescence in the posterior maxilla involving an impacted third molar and the second molar to facilitate reasonable preoperative examinations and treatments in similar cases.