Tooth ankylosis: Orthodontic implications.

Tooth ankylosis is a condition, which may lead to an occlusal abnormality. The etiology is unknown although different and often contradicting opinions have been presented. It prevails on primary teeth, characterized by progressive infraocclusion. Ankylosis on permanent teeth is less frequent and is associated with trauma and impaction. Management of the affected tooth ranges from simple observation to extraction. A protocol assisting in the proper diagnosis and treatment is presented. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]