Anand M¹, Altaf G¹* and Garg S²

¹Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Sudha Rustagi College of Dental Sciences and Research, Faridabad, Haryana, India
²Faculty of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, SGT University, Budhera, Gurgaon, India

*Corresponding Author: Altaf G, Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Sudha Rustagi College of Dental Sciences and Research, Faridabad, Haryana, India.

Received: November 29, 2021; Published: December 23, 2021

Abstract

A completely or partially unerupted maxillary anterior tooth poses an esthetic, psychological and functional concern, especially in children.

Aim: To evaluate the etiology, diagnosis and severity of impaction of permanent maxillary incisors in pediatric patients.

Methodology: Patients in the age group of 8-13 years who presented with completely or partially un-erupted maxillary anterior teeth were selected and evaluated on the basis of etiology and severity.

Result: Thick overlying mucosa and over retained primary teeth are the common etiologies seen in the cases discussed.

Conclusion: Early diagnosis and a prompt treatment can prevent complications. In most cases, Tooth erupts normally if enough space is created in time. 

Keywords: Unerupted; Maxillary; Incisor; Children; Orthodontic; Over Retained

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Citation

Citation: Altaf G., et al. “Radiographic Assessment of Unerupted Permanent Maxillary Incisors in Pediatric Patients - A Case Series”. Acta Scientific Dental Sciences 6.1 (2022): 75-80.

Copyright

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