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Root hypoplasia: an unusual sequela to primary tooth trauma
Nitesh Tewari1, Ramesh Kumar Pandey
1Department of Pedodontics with Preventive Dentistry, Faculty of Dental Sciences, C.S.M. Medical University, Uttar Pradesh, India. dr.nitesht@gmail.com
Summary
Primary tooth trauma can cause rare permanent tooth root abnormalities. This case highlights complex developmental issues like hypoplasia and duplication following early childhood dental injuries.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Dentistry
- Dental Traumatology
- Developmental Biology
Background:
- Traumatic dental injuries to primary teeth are common in children.
- These injuries can lead to various sequelae in the developing permanent dentition.
- Root abnormalities in permanent teeth following primary trauma are considered rare.
Observation:
- A case report detailing the sequelae of traumatic injury to primary teeth in a child aged 4 years and 8 months.
- The injury involved significant impact leading to complex dental anomalies.
- Specific observations included developmental disturbances in permanent incisors and canines.
Findings:
- The traumatic event resulted in root hypoplasia affecting permanent teeth 11 and 21.
- Root duplication was observed in the permanent tooth 12.
- Avulsion of the permanent tooth bud 22 was another significant finding.
Implications:
- This case underscores the potential for severe and diverse developmental disturbances in permanent teeth following primary tooth trauma.
- Highlights the importance of careful monitoring of permanent teeth following any primary dental injury.
- Contributes to the understanding of rare dental anomalies and their etiology in pediatric patients.
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