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case_images: OPG showing mandibular third molar fused with supernumerary tooth
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case_images: The supernumerary tooth was fused with the partially impacted mandibular left third molar horizontally with distinct crown, which was pushing the roots of the third molar, but separated with a radiolucent line in few areas [Figure 1].
case_images: (a and b) Gross specimen showing fusion of the third molar and supernumerary tooth and enamel displayed from the apical aspect
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case_images: F2
case_images: Examination of the gross specimen showed that the supernumerary tooth was horizontally fused with the third molar [Figure 2a] and when viewed apically the enamel of the supernumerary tooth was clearly seen [Figure 2b].
case_images: Intra oral periapical radiograph of the gross specimen showing third molar fused with supernumerary tooth
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case_images: F3
case_images: Intra oral periapical radiograph was taken of the gross specimen [Figure 3].
case_images: Stereo microscopic view showing continuous dentin between third molar and supernumerary tooth
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case_images: The dentin was continuous of both the impacted third molar and the horizontal supernumerary tooth in one area and confirmed the diagnosis of fusion [Figure 4].
case_images: 2-4 layered epithelium seen resembling reduced enamel epithelium (H and E, 10x)
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case_images: F5
case_images: When the soft tissue surrounding the supernumerary tooth seen histologically, the epithelial lining was made up of 2-4 layers resembling reduced enamel epithelium [Figure 5].
case_images: Epithelium showing hyperplasia with underlying connective tissue with inflammatory cells (H and E, 10x)
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case_images: F6
case_images: A heavy inflammatory infiltrate of mononuclear and polymorphonuclear cells was observed in the epithelium and connective tissue wall [Figure 6].