Naslov
Fusion of Unerupted Mesiodens with a Regular Maxillary Central Incisor: a Diagnostic and Therapeutic Challenge
(Fuzija neizniknutog meziodensa s maksilarnim središnjim sjekutićem: dijagnostički i terapijski izazov)

Autori
Šarac, Zdenko ; Zovko, Ružica ; Cvitanović, Stipo ; Goršeta, Kristina ; Glavina, Domagoj

Izvornik
Acta stomatologica Croatica (0001-7019) 55 (2021), 3; 325-331

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, stručni

Ključne riječi
Tooth Abnormalities ; Supernumerary Tooth

Sažetak
The mesiodens is the most frequent type of supernumerary tooth which can appear in the maxillary midline area. The etiology of mesiodentes is not fully understood. This report shows a case of incomplete fusion of an unerupted mesiodens with a permanent maxillary central incisor, aligned in the dental arch. Intraoral and radiographic examinations indicated fusion of the crown and cervical part of the root of the supernumerary tooth with the permanent incisor. The clinical situation was further complicated by the presence of another supernumerary tooth located palatally. The treatment approach has included two phase surgical therapy to extract the supernumerary teeth. Early diagnosis and appropriate surgical treatment of mesiodentes are important to decrease the risk of clinical complications. Preoperative 3D imaging is strongly advisable since it allows accurate data to be obtained, and reduces the extent of surgery and the possibility of procedural complications. In most cases, a multidisciplinary collaboration is necessary for precise diagnosis and predictable treatment outcome.

Izvorni jezik
Hrvatski, engleski

Znanstvena područja
Dentalna medicina

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