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Supernumerary teeth removal and orthodontic tooth repositioning: a case report
J F Ochoa Grijalva1, C G Kuster
1University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry, Lincoln 68583.
The Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry
|January 1, 1993
Summary
This case study details managing impacted permanent central incisors in a 12-year-old due to supernumerary teeth. Surgical extraction and orthodontic treatment successfully aligned the permanent teeth into their proper positions.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Orthodontics
- Pediatric Dentistry
Background:
- A 12-year-old male presented with retained primary maxillary central incisors and delayed eruption of permanent incisors.
- Radiographic analysis identified two supernumerary teeth obstructing the eruption pathway of the permanent maxillary central incisors.
Observation:
- The patient exhibited a full permanent dentition, with the exception of the two maxillary primary central incisors.
- Supernumerary teeth were confirmed to be the cause of the impaction of the permanent central incisors.
Findings:
- A comprehensive treatment plan involving orthodontic space creation, extraction of primary and supernumerary teeth, and alignment of permanent incisors was executed.
- Successful eruption and alignment of the permanent maxillary central incisors were achieved through orthodontic intervention.
Implications:
- This case highlights the importance of early diagnosis and intervention for dental impactions caused by supernumerary teeth.
- Effective management strategies combining surgical and orthodontic approaches can restore normal occlusion and function in pediatric dental anomalies.