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Supernumerary teeth causing delayed eruption--a retrospective study.

L Mitchell¹, T G Bennett

¹Department of Orthodontics, Newcastle Dental Hospital and School, Newcastle upon Tyne.

British Journal of Orthodontics

|February 1, 1992

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This study compares two methods for managing delayed tooth eruption caused by extra teeth. UK orthodontic practice of extracting the extra tooth and allowing spontaneous eruption showed positive outcomes.

Area of Science:

Dentistry
Orthodontics
Paediatric Dentistry

Background:

Delayed tooth eruption is often caused by supernumerary (extra) teeth.
Previous management strategies included surgical exposure of the unerupted tooth.
UK orthodontic practice favors extraction of the supernumerary tooth with space creation for spontaneous eruption.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the management and outcomes of delayed eruption secondary to supernumerary teeth.
To compare the effectiveness of UK orthodontic practice versus other methods.

Main Methods:

Retrospective study of 96 patients referred to Newcastle Dental Hospital (1976-1988).
Analysis of 120 cases of delayed eruption linked to supernumerary teeth.
Review of treatment approaches and eruption success rates.

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Main Results:

The study evaluated outcomes for patients managed with supernumerary tooth extraction and space provision.
Success rates and complications associated with this management approach were assessed.

Conclusions:

The findings support the UK orthodontic approach for managing delayed eruption due to supernumerary teeth.
This retrospective analysis provides evidence for the efficacy of spontaneous eruption following supernumerary tooth removal.