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Strategies for treating an impacted maxillary central incisor
Audrey Chokron1, Stéphanie Reveret, Benjamin Salmon
1Service d'ODF, hôpital Bretonneau, université Paris-Descartes, 92120 Montrouge, France. audreychokron@gmail.com
International Orthodontics
|May 12, 2010
Summary
Central maxillary incisor impaction is a rare dental anomaly requiring careful diagnosis and management. Early detection and a multidisciplinary approach are key for successful orthodontic-surgical treatment and optimal outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Orthodontics
- Oral Surgery
Background:
- Central maxillary incisor impaction is an uncommon dental condition.
- Etiologies include eruptive obstacles or trauma to primary teeth.
Observation:
- Impaction is often discovered during routine dental exams or parental concern over a missing tooth.
- Accurate localization of the unerupted tooth is crucial.
Findings:
- The preferred treatment is orthodontic-surgical placement onto the dental arch.
- Treatment requires meticulous planning and execution by specialists.
Implications:
- A multidisciplinary strategy is essential for addressing esthetic and functional concerns.
- Strict adherence to the treatment plan ensures optimal patient results.
