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TEETH IMPACTION: CHALLENGES AND SOLUTIONS
N Chipashvili1, T Kublashvili1, E Beshkenadze1
1Tbilisi State Medical University , Department of Orthodontics; Department of Odontology; Dental Clinic and Training-Research Center «UniDent», Tbilisi, Georgia.
Georgian Medical News
|June 20, 2019
Summary
This study investigated impacted teeth in Georgian adults, finding dental crowding and space deficiency as common causes. Aesthetic rehabilitation, tailored to patient desires, is suggested as an alternative to aggressive treatments.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Orthodontics
- Oral Surgery
Background:
- Impacted and semi-impacted teeth are common dental anomalies.
- Understanding their prevalence and contributing factors is crucial for effective treatment planning.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the statistics of impacted and semi-impacted teeth in the Georgian population.
- To reveal correlations between impaction, adentia, and tooth retention.
- To determine regularities in tooth number reduction within the skeleto-dental system.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of 1000 panoramic images from patients aged 12-35 (651 women, 349 men).
- Examination of cases with impacted teeth, considering dental crowding, space deficiency, and facial features.
- Evaluation of treatment approaches, including orthodontic management, extraction, and aesthetic restoration.
Main Results:
- Dental crowding and space deficiency were identified as primary causes of impaction.
- Treatment strategies varied based on individual case presentation, including orthodontic space creation and restorative options.
- Aesthetic rehabilitation, guided by patient desires, emerged as a key consideration, avoiding aggressive interventions.
Conclusions:
- Impaction and semi-impaction statistics in the Georgian population were analyzed.
- Individualized treatment plans focusing on aesthetic outcomes and patient preferences are recommended.
- Aesthetic rehabilitation offers a viable alternative to conventional orthodontic or surgical treatments for impacted teeth.
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