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Dilaceration of a primary tooth.
N M Kilpatrick1, P J Hardman, R R Welbury
1Department of Child Dental Health, University of Newcastle upon Tyne.
International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry
|December 1, 1991
Summary
A non-vital primary incisor in the upper jaw did not resorb normally. The root’s end was found in the gum groove, revealing a dilacerated tooth.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Dentistry
- Dental Morphology
Background:
- Primary teeth are crucial for normal dental development and function.
- Failure of primary tooth resorption can lead to various complications.
Observation:
- A case of a non-vital maxillary primary incisor that failed to resorb is presented.
- The root apex abnormally presented within the labial sulcus.
Findings:
- Radiographic and clinical investigations confirmed the tooth was dilacerated.
- Dilaceration is a developmental anomaly characterized by an abnormal bend in the root or crown.
Implications:
- This case highlights the importance of recognizing unusual presentations of non-vital primary teeth.
- Understanding dilaceration in primary teeth is essential for appropriate diagnosis and management in pediatric dentistry.