AI Article Synopsis
- A 9-year-old boy had impacted front teeth because of two extra teeth (supernumerary) in his mouth.
- Surgical removal of the extra teeth and two surgeries to expose and move the impacted teeth were performed step-by-step.
- The coordinated effort of different specialists ensured that the boy ended up with healthy gums, a good bite, and an appealing smile.
Article Abstract
This case report describes the treatment of a 9-year-old boy with impacted maxillary central incisors due to 2 supernumerary teeth. A sequential approach comprising of surgical removal of the supernumerary teeth and 2 stages of surgical exposure and orthodontic traction of the impacted teeth resulted in correct repositioning of incisors. Close monitoring and multidisciplinary cooperation during various stages of treatment led to a successful esthetic outcome, with optimal periodontal health and functional occlusion.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11103363 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.radcr.2024.04.030 | DOI Listing |
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