Case Report

Kissing Molars in a Patient with Hemifacial Microsomia: A Case Report

Volume: 5 Number: 2 May 9, 2026
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Kissing Molars in a Patient with Hemifacial Microsomia: A Case Report

Abstract

Hemifacial microsomia (HFM) is a congenital craniofacial anomaly characterized by mandibular hypoplasia and facial asymmetry. Kissing molars (KM) represent a rare dental anomaly in which the occlusal surfaces of impacted molars are in contact with each other. The aim of this case report is to present the coexistence of KM in a patient diagnosed with HFM. A 28-year-old male patient presented with discomfort in the left posterior mandibular region. Clinical examination revealed facial asymmetry associated with mandibular growth deficiency on the left side. Panoramic radiography demonstrated a KM configuration in the left mandibular posterior region and mandibular hypoplasia on the affected side. The mandibular deformity was classified as Type II A according to the Pruzansky–Kaban classification. Due to symptoms and potential complications, the impacted teeth were surgically removed. Postoperative healing was uneventful, and bone healing was observed at the six-month follow-up. Atypical impacted tooth configurations may occur in patients with HFM. This case contributes to the literature by presenting the coexistence of HFM and KM.

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Supporting Institution

The authors declare that this study received no financial support from any institution or organization.

Ethical Statement

Ethical committee approval was not required for this case report in accordance with institutional guidelines. Written informed consent was obtained from the patient for the publication of this case report and the accompanying images.

Thanks

None.

References

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Journal Section

Case Report

Publication Date

May 9, 2026

Submission Date

March 13, 2026

Acceptance Date

April 4, 2026

Published in Issue

Year 2026 Volume: 5 Number: 2

APA
Şimşek, M. S. (2026). Kissing Molars in a Patient with Hemifacial Microsomia: A Case Report. EurAsian Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 5(2), 59-63. https://doi.org/10.66702/ejoms.1909106
AMA
1.Şimşek MS. Kissing Molars in a Patient with Hemifacial Microsomia: A Case Report. EJOMS. 2026;5(2):59-63. doi:10.66702/ejoms.1909106
Chicago
Şimşek, Mehmet Sait. 2026. “Kissing Molars in a Patient With Hemifacial Microsomia: A Case Report”. EurAsian Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 5 (2): 59-63. https://doi.org/10.66702/ejoms.1909106.
EndNote
Şimşek MS (May 1, 2026) Kissing Molars in a Patient with Hemifacial Microsomia: A Case Report. EurAsian Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 5 2 59–63.
IEEE
[1]M. S. Şimşek, “Kissing Molars in a Patient with Hemifacial Microsomia: A Case Report”, EJOMS, vol. 5, no. 2, pp. 59–63, May 2026, doi: 10.66702/ejoms.1909106.
ISNAD
Şimşek, Mehmet Sait. “Kissing Molars in a Patient With Hemifacial Microsomia: A Case Report”. EurAsian Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 5/2 (May 1, 2026): 59-63. https://doi.org/10.66702/ejoms.1909106.
JAMA
1.Şimşek MS. Kissing Molars in a Patient with Hemifacial Microsomia: A Case Report. EJOMS. 2026;5:59–63.
MLA
Şimşek, Mehmet Sait. “Kissing Molars in a Patient With Hemifacial Microsomia: A Case Report”. EurAsian Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, vol. 5, no. 2, May 2026, pp. 59-63, doi:10.66702/ejoms.1909106.
Vancouver
1.Mehmet Sait Şimşek. Kissing Molars in a Patient with Hemifacial Microsomia: A Case Report. EJOMS. 2026 May 1;5(2):59-63. doi:10.66702/ejoms.1909106

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