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Treatment of supernumerary teeth
M F Mathias1, R G Lobo-Piller, M S Corrêa
1Universidade Cruzeiro do Sul, Brazil. mariliafmathias@yahoo.com.br
European Journal of Paediatric Dentistry
|December 22, 2011
Summary
Supernumerary teeth can cause impacted incisors, a condition affecting 0.5–3.8% of the population. This study details surgical and orthodontic treatments for impacted permanent maxillary incisors caused by supernumerary teeth.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Oral Surgery
- Orthodontics
Background:
- Supernumerary teeth are common dental anomalies, potentially causing aesthetic and functional issues.
- Anterior maxillary supernumerary teeth can lead to delayed eruption or impaction of central incisors.
- This condition affects 0.5–3.8% of the population, with a higher prevalence in males.
Observation:
- Two cases of impacted permanent maxillary left central incisor are presented.
- The impaction was caused by a supernumerary tooth located in the parasagittal pre-maxillary region.
- Surgical and orthodontic interventions were employed to manage the condition.
Findings:
- Supernumerary teeth in the pre-maxilla can obstruct the eruption path of adjacent permanent teeth.
- Successful management involves a combination of surgical removal of the supernumerary tooth and orthodontic repositioning of the impacted incisor.
- Early diagnosis and intervention are crucial for optimal outcomes.
Implications:
- Understanding the relationship between supernumerary teeth and incisor impaction aids in diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Effective management strategies can restore dental aesthetics and function.
- Further research into the etiology and prevalence of supernumerary teeth is warranted.
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