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An unusual foreign body in an unerupted supernumerary tooth
M Toida1, H Ichihara, T Okutomi
1Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Gifu University School of Medicine, Japan.
British Dental Journal
|December 5, 1992
Summary
A rare case details a plastic chopstick fragment found in a supernumerary tooth. This unusual foreign body was discovered in the premaxillary region of a young boy.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Oral Surgery
- Pediatric Dentistry
Background:
- Supernumerary teeth are common developmental anomalies.
- Foreign bodies in the oral cavity can lead to complications.
- The premaxillary region is a critical area for dental development.
Observation:
- A 12-year-old Japanese boy presented with unerupted teeth.
- An unusual foreign body, a plastic chopstick tip, was identified.
- The foreign body was embedded within one of two supernumerary teeth.
Findings:
- The foreign body was lodged in an unerupted supernumerary tooth.
- The location was within the premaxillary region.
- This represents a unique presentation of foreign body impaction.
Implications:
- Highlights the importance of thorough examination in cases of unerupted teeth.
- Suggests potential risks of foreign body ingestion and impaction.
- Informs diagnostic and treatment strategies for similar pediatric dental anomalies.
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