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1Government Dental College, Calicut, Kerala, India.
Summary
This case study highlights an extremely rare instance of early permanent canine eruption in a 7-year-old child. Early canine eruption requires clinical awareness for timely diagnosis and management.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Pediatric Dentistry
- Oral Biology
Background:
- Tooth eruption timing is influenced by systemic and local factors.
- Generalized delays or advancements in eruption can indicate systemic conditions such as hyperthyroidism or hypophosphatasia.
- Localized early eruption may result from premature loss of primary teeth.
Observation:
- A rare case of a 7-year-old female child presenting with early eruption of permanent canines.
- This presentation is exceptionally uncommon in pediatric dental cases.
Findings:
- The case highlights an unusual instance of premature permanent canine emergence.
- The etiology in this specific case requires further investigation, though potential systemic or local influences exist.
Implications:
- Clinicians must maintain vigilance for rare presentations of abnormal tooth eruption.
- Early identification of such cases is crucial for timely diagnosis and management.
- Awareness of rare dental anomalies aids in comprehensive pediatric patient care.
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