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Multiple impacted permanent and deciduous teeth.

D Yildirim1, H H Yilmaz, U Aydin

  • 1Department of Oral Diagnosis and Radiology, School of Dentistry, Suleyman Demirel University, Isparta, Turkey. dtderya_yld@yahoo.com

Dento Maxillo Facial Radiology
|August 18, 2004
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Multiple impacted teeth can indicate underlying syndromes or metabolic disorders. However, this case highlights 28 impacted teeth in a patient with no apparent systemic conditions, emphasizing the need for thorough radiographic evaluation.

Area of Science:

  • Dentistry
  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Radiology

Background:

  • Multiple impacted teeth are often associated with genetic syndromes and metabolic disorders.
  • However, cases exist where multiple impactions occur without a clear syndromic presentation.

Observation:

  • A 55-year-old woman presented with discomfort from prosthetic appliances due to erupted teeth.
  • Radiographic examination revealed a total of 28 impacted teeth (23 permanent, 5 deciduous) across the maxilla and mandible.
  • The patient had no suggestive medical, family, or extraoral history indicative of syndromes or metabolic disorders.

Findings:

  • The case presented a significant number of dental impactions (28 teeth) in the absence of any identifiable systemic or metabolic conditions.
  • This suggests that factors like reduced eruptive force or abnormal tooth bud rotation can lead to multiple impactions.

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Implications:

  • Radiographic examination is crucial for detecting multiple dental impactions, even when clinical signs of systemic disease are absent.
  • Further investigations may be warranted to rule out underlying metabolic or systemic conditions in cases of unexplained multiple impactions.