Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Volume. 35, Issue 3, 241(2025)
Ectopic impacted third molar in the mandibular condyle associated with a dentigerous cyst: A case report
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HU Yaqi, CUI Zekun, GUO Yanjun. Ectopic impacted third molar in the mandibular condyle associated with a dentigerous cyst: A case report[J]. Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 2025, 35(3): 241
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Received: Apr. 9, 2024
Accepted: Aug. 21, 2025
Published Online: Aug. 21, 2025
The Author Email: GUO Yanjun (walton117@qq.com)