International Journal of Dentistry Research 2017; 2(1): 12-14 ; DOI:10.31254/dentistry.2017.2104
Ectopic eruption of maxillary central incisor in the nasal cavity: A rare case report
Dr. Mohammad Mushtaq1 , Dr. Sneh Kalgotra2
1. Professor & Head, Post- Graduate Department of Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopaedics, Government Dental College & Hospital, Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir, India
2. Registrar, Post- Graduate Department of Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopaedics, Government Dental College & Hospital, Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir, India
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Received: 22nd November, 2016 / Accepted: 25th February, 2017 / Published : 1st April, 2017
The ectopic eruption of teeth into the nasal cavity is a rare phenomenon. Ectopic tooth eruptions commonly occur in the palate and maxillary sinus, but have also been reported in the mandibular condyle, coronoid process, orbit, and nasal cavities. The clinical manifestations of intranasal teeth are quite variable; however, intranasal teeth can be anincidental finding during routine examination in patients without nasal discomfort. Herein we report a unique case of an intranasal ectopic tooth that erupted into the nasal cavity and caused significant nasal symptoms in an otherwise healthy patient. The intranasal tooth was removed surgically.
Ectopic Eruption, Nasal Cavity, Dog Bite.
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