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Unerupted incisors: a case report illustrating an attractive solution
1London Hospital Dental Institute, UK.
Journal of the International Association of Dentistry for Children
|July 1, 1990
Summary
Supernumerary teeth removal was followed by orthodontic traction using neodymium-iron-boron magnets to guide an unerupted central incisor into place. This case demonstrates effective management of complex dental anomalies for improved occlusion.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Orthodontics
- Dental Anomalies
Background:
- Supernumerary teeth, or hyperdontia, can cause impaction of permanent teeth.
- Management often requires surgical removal and orthodontic intervention.
Observation:
- A patient presented with midline supernumerary teeth requiring two separate removals.
- Following removal, a central incisor remained unerupted.
Findings:
- Neodymium-iron-boron magnets were utilized for orthodontic traction of the unerupted central incisor.
- A pre-adjusted upper edgewise appliance guided the erupted incisor into the dental arch.
Implications:
- This technique offers a viable solution for managing unerupted incisors secondary to supernumerary teeth.
- Successful orthodontic eruption and alignment can be achieved with magnetic forces and fixed appliances.
