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We present the case of an 8-year-old boy with a talon cusp associated with a permanent maxillary central incisor that was mistaken for a supernumerary tooth. The importance of early and correct diagnosis of a talon cusp is stressed. Diagnosis and treatment planning strategies are discussed.
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Incisor/abnormalities , Tooth Abnormalities/diagnosis , Child , Diagnosis, Differential , Humans , Male , Maxilla , Photography, Dental , Physical Examination , Tooth Abnormalities/therapy , Tooth, Supernumerary/diagnosisABSTRACT
We describe a case of dens invaginatus in an unerupted permanent maxillary lateral incisor, which led to facial cellulitis in a 10-year-old girl. We review the importance of recognizing dens invaginatus and present strategies for preventing loss of vitality in the affected tooth.
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Cellulitis/etiology , Dens in Dente/complications , Face , Focal Infection, Dental/complications , Anti-Bacterial Agents/therapeutic use , Cellulitis/drug therapy , Child , Clindamycin/therapeutic use , Dens in Dente/surgery , Female , Humans , Tooth ExtractionABSTRACT
We describe a case of dens invaginatus in an unerupted permanent maxillary lateral incisor, which led to facial cellulitis in a 10-year-old girl. We review the importance of recognizing dens invaginatus and present strategies for preventing loss of vitality in the affected tooth.
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Bicuspid/abnormalities , Cellulitis/etiology , Dens in Dente/complications , Face , Focal Infection, Dental/complications , Anti-Bacterial Agents/therapeutic use , Child , Clindamycin/therapeutic use , Female , Focal Infection, Dental/drug therapy , Humans , Incisor/pathology , MaxillaABSTRACT
This article describes a case of peripheral ossifying fibroma in a 12-year-old girl. Clinical, radiographic and histologic characteristics are discussed and recommendations regarding differential diagnosis, treatment and follow-up are provided. The importance of excellent communication with patients is emphasized.
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Fibroma, Ossifying/pathology , Gingival Neoplasms/pathology , Child , Dentist-Patient Relations , Diagnosis, Differential , Female , Humans , MaxillaABSTRACT
A case is presented in which an infant required extraction of 2 residual neonatal teeth. Some authors suggest routine curettage of the extraction sites of natal and neonatal teeth to prevent the development of residual teeth. In light of the rare occurrence of such residual teeth, this may represent overtreatment. Curettage at the time of extraction is recommended only in cases where the administration of an injectable local anesthetic is required because of greater gingival attachment.
