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Impacted Mandibular Third Molar Migration in the Presence of Idiopathic Osteosclerosis: A Rare Case Report

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Background: Idiopathic osteosclerosis is a non-expansile bone lesion of unknown etiology, mostly detected incidentally on dental radiographs. It is typically asymptomatic and does not require intervention. Methods: This case report presents a rare clinical presentation in a 30-year-old female patient in whom enlargement of idiopathic osteosclerosis was associated with the progressive migration of an impacted mandibular third molar into close proximity with the inferior alveolar canal. Consequently, this caused paresthesia of the lower lip and chin and required surgical intervention. Results: The diagnosis was confirmed through histopathological examination following surgical removal of the tooth and bone biopsy, which verified the presence of idiopathic osteosclerosis and excluded other possible differential diagnoses. Conclusions: The postsurgical period was uneventful, and the patient reported no neurosensory disturbances after surgical treatment.

Source: Dentistry Journal

DOI: 10.3390/dj14020104

Authors: Jure Martinić, Petra Stazić Kunčić, Tanja Gović, Ante Pojatina, Ante Mihovilović, Daniel Jerković

Institutions: Klinički Bolnički Centar Split, University of Split

Language: English

Topic: Dental Radiography and Imaging

Subfield: Oral Surgery

Field: Dentistry

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,413