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Totally submerged deciduous maxillary molars. Case reports

K Antoniades1, S Tsodoulos, D Karakasis

  • 1Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece.

Australian Dental Journal
|December 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

Total reimpaction of deciduous teeth is rare, with the mandibular second molar most commonly affected. This report details two rare cases of totally reimpacted maxillary deciduous molars.

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Area of Science:

  • Dentistry
  • Pediatric Dentistry
  • Oral Surgery

Background:

  • Total reimpaction or submersion of deciduous teeth is an exceptionally rare dental anomaly.
  • Literature reports on this phenomenon are scarce, highlighting its unusual nature.

Observation:

  • The mandibular second deciduous molar is most frequently affected by reimpaction.
  • Conversely, the maxillary first deciduous molar is the least commonly impacted site.

Findings:

  • This paper presents two distinct cases of completely reimpacted maxillary deciduous molars.
  • These cases contribute to the limited existing literature on this specific dental occurrence.

Implications:

  • Understanding the prevalence and location of deciduous tooth reimpaction is crucial for pediatric dentists.

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  • Reporting rare cases aids in establishing a more comprehensive understanding of this anomaly.
  • Further research may elucidate the etiological factors and optimal management strategies for reimpacted deciduous teeth.