Abstract:Impaction of third molar is a common developmental abnormality. However, ectopic impaction of the mandibular third molar in subcondylar region is an extremely rare condition. This report describes a case of impacted tooth in the subcondylar region without any associated pathologic condition and it's spatial relationship to the surrounding anatomic structures using cone beam computed tomography.
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