Unerupted Primary Molar Teeth Positioned Inferior to the Permanent Premolar: A Case Report
Primary tooth impaction is a rare finding during the development of primary dentition. Several factors contribute to the impaction of a deciduous tooth. This report describes the diagnosis and treatment of a 10-year-old boy who presented an impacted second primary mandibular molar. This tooth, locat...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Tehran University of Medical Sciences
2012-01-01
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| Series: | Journal of Dentistry of Tehran University of Medical Sciences |
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| Online Access: | http://jdt.tums.ac.ir/index.php/jdt/article/view/565/336 |
| Summary: | Primary tooth impaction is a rare finding during the development of primary dentition. Several factors contribute to the impaction of a deciduous tooth. This report describes the diagnosis and treatment of a 10-year-old boy who presented an impacted second primary mandibular molar. This tooth, located inferior to the second premolar together with an odontoma, was positioned superior to the premolar teeth. Treatment consisted of surgical removal of the impacted deciduoustooth and odontoma and placement of a passive lower lingual holdingarch. Periodic examination was indicated for follow- up. Early intervention was recommended to manage orofacial disfigurement and to avoid consequent problems. |
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| ISSN: | 2008-2185 |