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Kissing molars are a very rare form of inclusion defined as molars included in the same quadrant, with occlusal
surfaces contacting each other within a single dental follicle.
We present four cases of this pathology: a 35 year-old male, referred to the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department of the Hospital Virgen del Rocio in Seville, and three females of 24, 26, and 31 years, all of which had
kissing molars that were treated by tooth extraction.
We have found only 10 cases published in the medical literature in which this type of inclusion is briefly described,
none of which elaborate on the surgical technique employed. In these cases, the indication for surgery is established
when there is a history of recurring infections or cystic lesions associated with dental inclusions. The extraction of
kissing molars requires an exhaustive comprehension of the anatomy of the region involved, sufficiently developed
surgical abilities, and an extensive planning process
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