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Rootless eruption of a mandibular permanent canine
Yehoshua Shapira1, Mladen M Kuftinec
1Department of Orthodontics, Maurice and Gabriela Goldschleger School of Dental Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel. yehoshua.shapira@gmail.com
Summary
A fractured mandible arrested root formation in a 10-year-old boy, causing abnormal, rootless eruption of a permanent canine. This case highlights the dental follicle's crucial role in tooth eruption processes.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Oral Surgery
- Developmental Biology
Background:
- Tooth eruption is a complex biological process critical for oral function.
- The dental follicle plays a vital role in guiding tooth movement and eruption.
- Mandibular fractures can disrupt normal dental development and eruption patterns.
Observation:
- A 10-year-old boy presented with a unique case of rootless eruption of a mandibular permanent canine.
- The eruption anomaly was directly linked to a previous mandibular fracture sustained in a car accident.
- The fracture occurred in the region of the developing canine, impacting root development.
Findings:
- Arrested root formation was observed in the affected mandibular canine due to the traumatic injury.
- The canine exhibited abnormal, rootless eruption, deviating from typical physiological processes.
- This case provides clinical evidence of the dental follicle's essential function in root development and eruption.
Implications:
- Understanding the impact of trauma on tooth development is crucial for pediatric dentistry.
- This case underscores the importance of the dental follicle in preventing eruption disturbances.
- Findings contribute to the knowledge base regarding dental anomalies secondary to maxillofacial trauma.
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