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Ectopic eruption of a mandibular lateral incisor
O G da Silva Filho1, S dos R Zinsly, C Okada
1Hospital de Pesquisa e Reabilitacao de Lesoes Labio-Palatais, University of Sao Paulo, Bauru, Brazil.
The Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry
|April 1, 1997
Summary
This case report details ectopic eruption of a mandibular permanent lateral incisor in a patient with Class I malocclusion. Early orthodontic intervention during mixed dentition is recommended before permanent cuspid eruption.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Orthodontics
- Pediatric Dentistry
Background:
- Ectopic eruption of permanent teeth is a deviation from normal eruption patterns.
- Early diagnosis and intervention are crucial for successful orthodontic treatment outcomes.
- Class I malocclusion presents specific challenges in mixed dentition stages.
Observation:
- A case of ectopic eruption of the mandibular permanent lateral incisor is presented.
- The patient exhibited a Class I malocclusion during early mixed dentition.
- Diagnosis involved clinical and radiographic assessment of tooth position.
Findings:
- The ectopic mandibular permanent lateral incisor required prompt diagnostic evaluation.
- Early mixed dentition is a critical window for addressing such anomalies.
- Active orthodontic therapy can guide the unerupted incisor into proper alignment.
Implications:
- Timely orthodontic treatment can prevent complications associated with ectopic eruption.
- Early intervention preserves space and optimizes arch form.
- This approach ensures favorable long-term occlusal development and function.