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Permanent maxillary central incisor impaction: report of two cases
Sushant S Kamat1, G S Kumar, Vandana Raghunath
1Department of Oral Pathology, Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheswara College of Dental Sciences and Hospital, Dharwad, Karnataka, India.
Quintessence International (Berlin, Germany : 1985)
|April 4, 2003
Summary
Trauma to primary teeth can cause impacted permanent incisors. This rare condition can lead to arrested root development or dilaceration, affecting tooth formation.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Pediatric Dentistry
- Oral Surgery
Background:
- Impaction of permanent maxillary central incisors is an uncommon dental anomaly.
- Trauma to primary anterior teeth is identified as the leading cause of this condition.
Observation:
- Presents two case reports of impacted permanent maxillary central incisors.
- Both cases involved a history of trauma to the primary maxillary anterior teeth.
Findings:
- One case exhibited complete arrest of root formation radiographically.
- The second case showed a dilacerated root with surface irregularities.
Implications:
- Highlights the critical link between primary tooth trauma and permanent incisor impaction.
- Underscores the importance of monitoring primary tooth trauma for potential long-term dental development issues.
- Suggests potential for varied developmental outcomes following trauma, including root formation arrest and dilaceration.