Failure of eruption of primary maxillary central incisor

ABSTRACT

Failure of eruption of primary teeth can be considered rare especially in maxillary anterior teeth. The problem can be either mechanical obstruction of eruption or a failure of the eruption mechanism. This case report presents failure of eruption of the maxillary right deciduous central incisor in a four year old girl. The unerupted primary tooth was removed surgically. The histological finding revealed fibroma with reactive giant cells. Periodic follow up visits were advised to monitor the developing dentition and to ensure enough space for the permanent incisor