Manejo ortodoncicoquirúrgico de un incisivo central superior impactado debido a un mesiodens

  1. E. Fernández Miñano 1
  2. A. Hernández Fernández 1
  3. P. Lucas Penalva 2
  4. A.J. Ortiz Ruiz 1
  1. 1 Universidad de Murcia. Clínica Odontológica Integrada Infantil
  2. 2 Universidad de Murcia. Odontología
Journal:
Odontología pediátrica

ISSN: 1133-5181

Year of publication: 2015

Volume: 23

Issue: 3

Pages: 210-218

Type: Article

More publications in: Odontología pediátrica

Abstract

Introduction: Mesiodens are referred to as those localed between distal supemumerary teeth 11 and 21. representing more than 50% of the supernumeraries. The aim is lo distinguish the warning sing of mesiodens and most situable time for action. Case report: 9 year delay in the eruption of 21. after performing Panoramic Radiography the presence of a mesiodens was observed. His treatment included maxillary disjunction, supemumerary tooth extraction and orthodontic traction 21. Discussion: Given a delay in empiion than 6 months must make a radiological examination to rulr out the presence of mesiodens.