IMPACTED MAXILLARY CENTRAL INCISORS WITH SUPERNUMERARY TOOTH - CASE REPORT

Sanja Simić ,
Sanja Simić
Contact Sanja Simić

Department of Orthodontics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Priština - Kosovska Mitrovica , Kosovska Mitrovica , Serbia

Branko Mihailović ,
Branko Mihailović

Department of Oral Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Priština - Kosovska Mitrovica , Kosovska Mitrovica , Serbia

Jasna Pavlović ,
Jasna Pavlović

Department of Orthodontics, University of Priština - Kosovska Mitrovica , Kosovska Mitrovica , Serbia

Amila Vujačić ,
Amila Vujačić

Department of Orthodontics, University of Priština - Kosovska Mitrovica , Kosovska Mitrovica , Serbia

Vladanka Vukićević ,
Vladanka Vukićević

Department of Orthodontics, University of Priština - Kosovska Mitrovica , Kosovska Mitrovica , Serbia

Jelena Stanišić Zindović ,
Jelena Stanišić Zindović

Department of Oral Surgery, University of Priština - Kosovska Mitrovica , Kosovska Mitrovica , Serbia

Zoran Arsić
Zoran Arsić

Department of Periodontology, University of Priština - Kosovska Mitrovica , Kosovska Mitrovica , Serbia

Published: 15.01.2025.

Volume 52, Issue 2 (2023)

https://doi.org/10.70949/pramed202502002S

Abstract

Introduction:

Presence mesiodens is not uncommon in clinic practice. It is cause of impacted permanent maxillary central incisors. Diagnosis of the delayed tooth is usually made on the basis of clinical and radiographic findings. The treatment include surgical exposure of the impacted maxillary central incisors and extraction of supernumerary tooth, because it is a direct obstruction for the eruption of maxillary central incisors. Impacted maxillary central incisors is moved into it's proper position with orthodontic traction. The aim is presented surgical-orthodontic treatment of impacted teeth, which is necessary to achieve stability esthetic and functional results.

Case report:

This case report describes a surgical-orthodontic treatment of 9.5-old boy with both impacted permanent maxillary central incisors with supernumerary tooth which disturbs their normal eruption.

Conclusion:

The gnathometric evaluation of spaces in dental arch, the assessment of dental age and radiographic analysis are preconditions of successful therapy. The impacted maxillary central incisors were successfully positioned in the maxillary arch, with an adequate width of attached gingiva. The careful and persuasive treatment planning of an orthodontist, oral surgeon and periodontist are the key to success in resolving such cases.

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