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Ankylosis of maxillary permanent first molar
Journal of the American Dental Association (1939)
|April 1, 1980
Summary
Ankylosis of a maxillary molar was treated by rocking the tooth to break ankylosis, allowing eruption and restoring function. This technique offers a non-extraction alternative for ankylosed permanent teeth.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Oral Surgery
- Periodontology
Background:
- Ankylosis of permanent teeth, particularly molars, presents a clinical challenge.
- Traditional management often involves extraction, leading to potential complications like malocclusion and space loss.
Observation:
- A case of ankylosis of the maxillary right first permanent molar was observed.
- The unerupted tooth showed no clinical or radiographic development for 19 months.
Findings:
- A novel non-surgical approach involved manually rocking the ankylosed tooth to fracture the bony fusion.
- This intervention successfully released the ankylosis, enabling subsequent tooth eruption.
- Satisfactory functional outcomes were achieved post-eruption.
Implications:
- This case suggests that mechanical disruption of ankylosis may be a viable alternative to extraction.
- The technique could be considered for managing other cases of ankylosed permanent teeth.
- Further studies are warranted to evaluate the long-term efficacy and predictability of this method.