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Intrabony migration of impacted teeth
Yehoshua Shapira1, Mladen M Kuftinec
1Department of Orthodontics, Maurice and Gabriella Goldschleger School of Dental Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel. shapi@netvision.net.il
The Angle Orthodontist
|January 15, 2004
Summary
Intrabony migration of impacted teeth is a rare lower jaw anomaly affecting incisors, canines, and premolars. This study details treatment options for these unique dental migrations.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Orthodontics
Background:
- Intrabony migration of impacted teeth is a rare dental anomaly.
- It exclusively affects permanent mandibular teeth: lateral incisor, canine, and second premolar.
- Migration patterns include distal displacement (incisor, premolar) and mesial transmigration (canine).
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the phenomenon of intrabony migration in mandibular teeth.
- To detail the specific migration patterns of the mandibular lateral incisor, canine, and second premolar.
- To present surgical and orthodontic treatment strategies for these anomalies.
Main Methods:
- Review of rare dental anomaly cases.
- Analysis of migration pathways for specific mandibular teeth.
- Description of established surgical and orthodontic interventions.
Main Results:
- Mandibular lateral incisors typically migrate distally, often transposing with canines.
- Mandibular canines frequently exhibit mesial transmigration across the mandibular symphysis.
- Mandibular second premolars commonly migrate distally, potentially extending to the gonial angle or coronoid process.
Conclusions:
- Intrabony migration presents unique challenges for mandibular incisors, canines, and premolars.
- Successful management requires understanding specific migration patterns.
- Combined surgical and orthodontic approaches offer viable treatment solutions.