Bilateral maxillary fourth and fifth molars: An unusual radiographic appearance

Abstract

Distomolars are supernumerary teeth present distal to third molars. Although many cases of bilateral fourth molars are reported, very few cases having bilateral fifth molars are described in literature. Here, we present a case having bilateral impacted maxillary fourth and fifth molars with the fifth molar on the left side having an unusually small appearance.

Paramolares bilaterales maxilares no erupcionados y su abordaje quirúrgico: reporte de un caso inusual

“…19 Respecto al sexo, la mayoría de los reportes casos, así como los estudios de prevalencia de supernumerarios indican que los dientes paramolares se presentan más en hombres que en mujeres, dicha situación no se dio en este caso. 14,19,21,23 Investigaciones realizadas por Santos et al 12 y Martinez-Gonzalez et al 19 mencionan que los dientes supernumerarios retenidos pueden asociarse a quistes o agrandamiento del folículo de hasta 3 mm, en el caso presentado, en ninguno de los paramolares se observó dicha condición.…”

Unilateral maxillary distomolar with multiple abnormalities in a young patient: A rare case report with mini systemic review

“…Paramolars are rudimentary ST that might develop buccally or lingually to the molar series. [1][2][3][4][5] Distomolars are either eumorphic or dysmorphic in shape. 6,7 ST can be presented as horizontal, vertical, or inverted orientation and can be classified as fully or partially erupted and impacted.…”

“…Therefore, ST management should be part of a comprehensive treatment plan. 1,13 The review of literature revealed that distomolars are more prevalent in females than in males, 3,4,8,10,[13][14][15][16][17][18] while others indicated that distomolars are dominant in males. 2,9,11,19,20 Most researchers mentioned that distomolars are present in the maxilla, 4,[6][7][8][9][10]14,16 whereas others stated that distomolars are frequently found in the mandibular arch.…”

“…1,13 The review of literature revealed that distomolars are more prevalent in females than in males, 3,4,8,10,[13][14][15][16][17][18] while others indicated that distomolars are dominant in males. 2,9,11,19,20 Most researchers mentioned that distomolars are present in the maxilla, 4,[6][7][8][9][10]14,16 whereas others stated that distomolars are frequently found in the mandibular arch. 13,17,20 Distomolars are recorded in both arches as mentioned by many authors 2,3,5,11,12,15,[18][19][20][21][22] .…”

“…13,17,20 Distomolars are recorded in both arches as mentioned by many authors 2,3,5,11,12,15,[18][19][20][21][22] . Regarding the location of distomolars, some researchers indicated that distomolars are recorded as bilateral [2][3][4]6,15,19,21 whereas others suggest that they are unilateral 8,[11][12][13]20 ; however, distomolars are also found to occur in both sides. 5,7,[9][10]21,22 Table I represents some clinical studies which were either case report, case series or survey studies within the country of the conducted researches, gender affected and unilateral or bilateral.…”