Intranasal tooth: ectopic eruption 1 year after maxillofacial trauma

Area of Science:

• Dentistry and Oral Surgery
• Pediatric Maxillofacial Trauma

Background:

• Maxillofacial trauma in children can cause permanent central incisor injury.
• Displacement of tooth buds into unusual locations is a rare complication.

Observation:

• A 5-year-old experienced maxillofacial trauma, displacing a permanent central incisor bud into the nasal floor.
• The ectopic tooth bud was initially undetected.
• The tooth subsequently erupted ectopically within the nasal cavity a year later.

Findings:

• This case presents a rare instance of a permanent tooth erupting in the nasal cavity.
• Delayed diagnosis of the ectopic tooth bud led to its unusual eruption site.

Implications:

• Highlights the importance of thorough evaluation following pediatric maxillofacial trauma.
• Emphasizes the need for vigilance in detecting displaced tooth buds to prevent ectopic eruption.
• Underscores the necessity for prompt management of such rare dental complications.