Ectopic Erupted Teeth: A Case Report

Although ectopic eruptions of teeth into the nasal cavity have been previously reported, the eruption of a tooth into the turbinates of the nose is quite rare. This report describes a case in which a tooth ectopically erupted into the inferior turbinate of the nose. Signs and symptoms of the occurrence, as well as its diagnosis and treatment, are also delineated in this case report.
A 32-year-old man with swelling in the left paranasal area of the face was referred to the department of Oral and maxillofacial surgery for diagnosis and treatment. A diagnostic workup resulted in the diagnosis of an ectopic tooth eruption. The tooth was removed via the use of a transoral approach and without any complications.
This case report alerts surgeons to consider the possibility of an eruption of a tooth into the nasal cavity or inferior turbinate of the nose when panoramic radiography reveals an impacted canine tooth located high in the maxilla.