PMC3220175_01
Intraoral swelling in relation to the left permanent lower first molar
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F1
A 17-year-old girl was referred for evaluation of her intraoral swelling of size approximately 1 cm x 1.5 cm in relation to the mesial aspect of the permanent lower left first molar [Figure 1].
IOPA showing grossly carious lower first molar, resorption of mesial root and bone loss
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F2
Intra oral periapical radiograph showed grossly carious lower left first molar with furcation involvement, resorption of mesial root and bone loss apical to 36 [Figure 2].
OPG showing presence of three supernumerary teeth along with the normal complement of teeth
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F3
An orthopantomogram [Figure 3] was therefore advised to rule out the presence of any other unerupted supernumerary tooth.
Intraoral view after excision
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F4
The lesion was then cauterized at the base and surroundings for at least three times to achieve hemostasis [Figure 4].
Excised tissue specimen
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F5
The excised sample [Figure 5] was sent for histopathological examination.