title: Ectopic third molar in the mandibular sigmoid notch: Report of a case and literature review.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To evaluate the etiopathogenesis, clinical features and surgical approaches for removal of ectopic third molars in the mandible.
  
  
  METHODS
  We report a case of an impacted mandibular third molar dislocated on mandibular sigmoid notch. 20 cases of ectopic mandibular third molars reported in the English-language literature, identified from Pubmed and Medline databases are also reviewed.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Among the 20 article reported in the presented study, ectopic third molars were generally located in the condylar region. The common symptoms of the clinical examination were pain, trismus, swelling, temporomandibular joint syndroms or no symptoms.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Ectopic third molar may be asymptomatic initially with clinical manifestations, later on as adjacent structures are affected. The surgical approach must be carefully planned for the aim of choosing the more conservative technique that produces the minimum trauma to patients. Key words:Ectopic third molar, sigmoid notch, cyst.
authors: DDS, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, Süleyman Demirel University, Isparta, Turkey.
authors: Yavuz
authors: Y
authors: Fındık
authors: DDS, PhD, Professor, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, Süleyman Demirel University, Isparta, Turkey.
authors: Timuçin
authors: T
authors: Baykul