Supernumerary teeth treatment in the anterior region. Case report
Introduction: Supernumerary teeth result from alterations during the start and proliferation phases of dental development. The presence of any of them may cause retention of permanent teeth. Objective: With the intention of pointing out the importance of the diagnosis and early treatment of this alt...
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| Format: | article |
| Status: | Published version |
| Publication Date: | 2019 |
| Country: | México |
| Institution: | UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL AUTÓNOMA DE MÉXICO |
| Repository: | Revista Mexicana de Ortodoncia |
| Language: | Spanish |
| OAI Identifier: | oai:ojs.pkp.sfu.ca:article/68260 |
| Online Access: | https://revistas.unam.mx/index.php/rmo/article/view/68260 |
| Access Level: | Open access |
| Keyword: | Diagnosis supernumerary teeth dental retention |
| Summary: | Introduction: Supernumerary teeth result from alterations during the start and proliferation phases of dental development. The presence of any of them may cause retention of permanent teeth. Objective: With the intention of pointing out the importance of the diagnosis and early treatment of this alteration, a case is presented where in a simple manner the supernumerary teeth was removed and the retained tooth erupted successfully. Case report: Male patient, 8 years of age, with presence of supplementary teeth and retention of tooth #11. Extraction of the supernumeraries was performed and through a Hawley plaque and elastic occlusal harmony was achieved. Conclusions: Through an accurate diagnosis and a simple treatment subsequent occlusion complications can be avoided and the child’s esthetics may be improved. |
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