Management of impacted permanent maxillary incisors caused by supernumerary tooth: Case report

Volume 1 , Issue 1 , June 2014 , Pages 42-44

Authors

Anwar A. Amin 1 ; Zhwan J. Rashid 2

1 Department of Pedodon/cs, Orthodontics, and Preventive Dentistry. School of Dentistry/ University of Sulaimani.

2 Department of Pedodontics, Orthodontics, and Preventive Dentistry. School of Dentistry/ University of Sulaimani.

DOI logo 10.17656/sdj.10018

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Abstract

Purpose: Improving patient's esthetic and appearance due to impacted upper right incisors caused by impacted supernumerary tooth by moving them in to their proper position within the dental arch. 

Methods: Surgical exposure and open tooth eruption technique with fixed orthodontic appliance have been used.

Principal findings: Treating impacted maxillary incisors with immediate esthetic improvement.

Conclusion: Impacted maxillary incisors could be treated using surgical exposure and open tooth eruption technique with acceptable gingival contour.

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