Dentigerous cyst with atypical mesiodens: an unusual clinical case report
RSBO (Impr.)
;
12(2): 220-224, Apr.-Jun. 2015. ilus
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in English
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| ID: lil-792048
ABSTRACT
Introduction:
Mesiodens is a common supernumerary tooth occurring in anterior region of maxilla. Its occurrence is more in permanent dentition than the primary dentition. Presence of mesiodens is associated with various complications, cystic changes being less common complication of mesiodens itself.Objective:
The aim of the present article is to report an atypical mesiodens with cystic changes causing complication in adjacent structures. Case report Hereby we report a case of dentigerous cyst associated with atypical mesiodens which was impacted, inverted and had dilaceration in the crown. Surgical removal of cystic lesion along with the mesiodens was carried out.Conclusion:
Supernumerary tooth associated with dentigerous cyst may result in considerable bone destruction along with other complications. Dentist should be aware of complications associated with supernumerary structures.
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English
Journal:
RSBO (Impr.)
Journal subject:
Dentistry
Year:
2015
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
India
Institution/Affiliation country:
Rajiv Gandhi University/IN
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