Supernumerary Teeth in the Maxillary Anterior Region: The Dilemma of Early Versus Late Surgical Intervention

Autor: Shirley Schonberger, Yehoshua Shapira, Nir Shpack, Naomi Bechor, Ofer Sarne, Tamar Finkelstein, Sigalit Blumer
Rok vydání: 2018
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Zdroj: Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry. 42:55-61
ISSN: 1557-5268
1053-4628
DOI: 10.17796/1053-4628-42.1.10
Popis: Supernumerary teeth are the most common developmental dental anomalies in the maxillary anterior region causing interference to the developing permanent incisors resulting in poor dental and facial esthetics. Two different opinions regarding the timing for surgical removal of the supernumerary teeth are presented. In this case report, three brothers with supernumerary teeth in the maxillary anterior region are presented, their surgical and orthodontic management and outcome are discussed.
Databáze: OpenAIRE