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Impacted mandibular permanent incisors associated with a supernumerary tooth: a case report
Fatih Ozan1, Isa Kara, Sinan Ay
1Turkish Land Forces, Anittepe Special Type Infirmary, Ankara, Turkey.
European Journal of Dentistry
|October 15, 2009
Summary
This report details a rare case of impacted mandibular incisors and a supernumerary tooth, complicated by cystic degeneration, and outlines its successful treatment.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Background:
- Impacted mandibular permanent incisors are uncommon dental anomalies.
- Supernumerary teeth can lead to various complications, including impaction and cystic changes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe a rare case of impacted mandibular permanent incisors and a supernumerary tooth with cystic degeneration.
- To present the successful management of this complex dental anomaly.
Main Methods:
- Clinical examination and radiographic assessment (e.g., panoramic X-rays, CBCT).
- Surgical intervention for the removal of the impacted teeth and supernumerary tooth.
- Management of the associated cystic lesion.
Main Results:
- Successful surgical removal of the impacted mandibular incisors and supernumerary tooth.
- Complete excision of the cystic degeneration.
- Uneventful postoperative recovery.
Conclusions:
- This case highlights the importance of thorough diagnosis and comprehensive management for rare dental anomalies.
- Early intervention is crucial to prevent complications associated with impacted teeth and cystic lesions in the mandible.
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