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Haydarpaşa Numune Medical Journal, vol.64, no.4, pp.558-561, 2024 (Peer-Reviewed Journal)
Ectopic teeth can be supernumerary, deciduous, or permanent, and their incidence in the nasal cavity is very low. Although the
etiology is not clear, maxillofacial trauma, developmental anomalies, infections, radiation exposure, and many genetic factors are
considered potential causes. Although it may present with a variety of clinical findings ranging from difficulty in breathing to
nasal deformities, pansinusitis, and oronasal fistula, some patients may be asymptomatic and may be detected incidentally during routine radiographic examinations. Surgical extraction of the tooth may be beneficial to reduce symptoms and prevent possible complications. In this case report, an unusual and rare case of an intranasal ectopic tooth with no clear etiology and its surgical treatment is presented.
Keywords: Ectopic tooth; intranasal tooth; supernumerary tooth.