Submerged permanent teeth: literature review and case report

Area of Science:

• Dentistry
• Oral Surgery
• Orthodontics

Background:

• Submerged permanent teeth, characterized by delayed or arrested eruption, present complex diagnostic and treatment planning issues.
• These teeth can exhibit delayed eruption, arrested eruption, or paradoxical movement, complicating clinical assessment.

Observation:

• Orthodontic treatment alone, while seemingly straightforward, frequently yields suboptimal or frustrating outcomes for submerged teeth.
• Accurate diagnosis is crucial to differentiate true submersion from other eruption anomalies.

Findings:

• Effective management of submerged permanent teeth necessitates a comprehensive, multidisciplinary strategy.
• This integrated approach combines surgical, orthodontic, and prosthetic interventions.

Implications:

• A coordinated multidisciplinary approach improves treatment predictability and patient outcomes for submerged teeth.
• Understanding the nuances of submerged teeth is vital for dental professionals to provide optimal patient care.