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Orthodontic-Surgical Management of Triple Impacted Mesiodens and Maxillary Incisors - A Case Report.
- Source :
- Annals of Maxillofacial Surgery; Jul-Dec2024, Vol. 14 Issue 2, p255-257, 3p
- Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- Rationale: Mesiodens are supernumerary teeth located in the pre-maxilla between the two central incisors with a prevalence rate of 0.15–1.9%. An impacted mesiodens may cause delayed eruption of permanent incisors, ectopic eruption, pathological disturbances and malalignment of teeth. Patient Concerns: The patient complained of missing upper front teeth associated with pain in the same region for two weeks. Diagnosis: Upon clinical and radiographic examination, it was diagnosed as triple impacted mesiodens with impacted permanent maxillary central incisors. Treatment: The clinicians in the study approached the issue by surgical removal of the impacted mesiodens and orthodontic treatment for extrusion of the impacted permanent maxillary central incisors. Outcomes: The patient was relieved of the pre-operative concerns and followed up regularly for the eruption of permanent maxillary central incisors. Take-away Lessons: The authors advocate the importance of timely diagnosis and proper management of such rare pathologies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- SUPERNUMERARY teeth
INCISORS
TOOTHACHE
CORRECTIVE orthodontics
MEDICAL personnel
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 22310746
- Volume :
- 14
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Annals of Maxillofacial Surgery
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 182167152
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.4103/ams.ams_98_24