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Gemination of maxillary incisors
R Benetti1, A Toffanin, A Zupi
1Operative Unit of Dentistry and Maxillo-facial Surgery Luigi Mariutto Hospital, Mirano (Venice), Italy.
Minerva Stomatologica
|July 22, 2004
Summary
Gemination, a tooth anomaly from incomplete division, presents aesthetic and functional challenges. Successful treatment of geminated maxillary incisors requires tailored approaches and collaborative specialist teamwork.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Orthodontics
Background:
- Gemination is a dental anomaly resulting from incomplete tooth bud division.
- This condition can lead to significant aesthetic and functional concerns.
Observation:
- Three distinct cases of geminated maxillary incisors were analyzed.
- Treatment strategies varied based on the specific presentation and affected teeth.
Findings:
- Case 1: Gemination of tooth 2.1 treated with crown-plasty.
- Case 2: Gemination of teeth 1.1 and 2.1 managed with crown-plasty and interradicular section with root extraction.
- Case 3: Gemination of tooth 1.2 with a supernumerary tooth 2.2 treated by sacrificing 1.2, extracting 2.2, and replanting it.
Implications:
- Complex dental anomalies like gemination necessitate multidisciplinary approaches.
- Successful outcomes depend on coordinated efforts among endodontic, restorative, periodontal, surgical, and orthodontic specialists.