Fusion between impacted distomolar and Third molar: A Rare case report with Review of Literature

Fusion of teeth is the developmental anomaly characterized by union of two or more developing adjacent teeth. Fusion can occur when two distinct tooth germs unite to create a single tooth connected by dentin and/or enamel, or when a permanent tooth fused with a supernumerary tooth. This article presents a case of 32 years old male patient who reported to oral surgery clinic with chief complaint of pain and discomfort in the right molar region since one week. Intra oral periapical view and Orthopantomogram revealed an impacted right mandibular third molar (#48) fused with a distomolar tooth. The fused tooth was surgically extracted. The purpose of this article is to present a case of fusion of mandibular distomolar to the third molar and discuss and review the past published literature regarding prevalence, etiologies, clinical presentation, differential diagnosis, diagnosis and treatment.