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Summary
Intruded primary teeth often fail to re-erupt naturally and require surgical removal after permanent teeth emerge. This management approach can lead to damage in developing permanent teeth.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Pediatric Dentistry
- Oral Surgery
Background:
- Primary tooth intrusion is a dental trauma where the tooth is pushed vertically into the alveolar bone.
- Management strategies for intruded primary teeth vary, impacting outcomes for both the primary and succedaneous teeth.
Observation:
- This study describes three cases of intruded primary teeth.
- In all observed cases, the intruded primary teeth were intentionally left untreated and did not spontaneously re-erupt.
Findings:
- Surgical extraction of the intruded primary tooth was necessary after the eruption of the permanent successor in all three cases.
- Damage to the permanent successor tooth occurred in two out of the three cases following this management protocol.
Implications:
- Conservative, non-interventionist management of intruded primary teeth may lead to complications requiring surgical intervention.
- Delayed management of intruded primary teeth poses a risk of damage to underlying permanent teeth, necessitating careful clinical consideration.