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Unerupted second primary mandibular molar positioned inferior to the second premolar: case report
M C Borsatto1, A T Sant'Anna, H Niero
1Pediatric Dentistry Department, Dental School of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo.
Pediatric Dentistry
|June 4, 1999
Summary
A child
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Dentistry
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Background:
- Impacted primary teeth can lead to complications.
- Supernumerary teeth can disrupt dental development.
Observation:
- A 7-year-old child presented with an impacted right second primary mandibular molar.
- The impacted molar was positioned below the successor second premolar.
- A supernumerary tooth was located above the second premolar.
Findings:
- Clinical examination revealed no systemic diseases or facial trauma.
- Treatment involved extracting the impacted primary molar and the supernumerary tooth.
Implications:
- Early diagnosis and intervention are crucial for managing impacted teeth.
- Surgical extraction resolved the impaction and prevented further complications.
- Regular follow-up is necessary to monitor dental development.