Ectopic, inverted, and impacted mandibular third molar: A case report with review of literature

Ectopic and inverted impaction of a tooth together is a rare occurrence. It is commonly associated with pathologic lesions. The common symptoms of the clinical examination were pain, trismus, swelling, and temporomandibular joint syndrome. Asymptomatic impactions go undetected. The associated lesions, if any, can grow to a considerable size and cause significant morbidity. Since few cases have been detected and reported, the etiology of such impactions remains unclear. Here, we are presenting a case that was impacted, inverted, and presented at the ascending ramus of the mandible.