Practice abstract
British Dental Journal 203, 632 - 634 (2007)
Published online: 8 December 2007 | doi:10.1038/bdj.2007.1063
Subject Categories: Orthodontics | Paediatric dentistry | Primary dental care
Diagnosis and management of the infraerupted primary molar
J. Noble1, N. Karaiskos2 & W. A. Wiltshire3
- Readers will understand the incidence and aetiology of infraerupted primary teeth.
- Readers will understand how to effectively diagnose an infraerupted primary tooth.
- Readers will become aware of the potential consequences of an infraerupted primary tooth and the different treatment options available.
Abstract
An infraerupted tooth is a tooth that has failed to erupt to be in line with adjacent teeth in the vertical plane of occlusion. The general dentist may be faced with this predicament which requires careful attention and thoughtful consideration in terms of long-term patient goals. It is important to diagnose infraerupted teeth and treat them in a timely fashion to help prevent unwelcome sequelae. Important interdisciplinary communication is vital between the dentist and the orthodontist to ensure that precious space and time are not lost. Here we present a review article of complications and considerations that must be taken into account when faced with a patient who has an infraerupted tooth.
- Orthodontic graduate residents, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
- Orthodontic graduate residents, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
- Professor and Head of Orthodontics and Head of the Department of Preventive Dental Science, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Correspondence to: J. Noble1 Dr James Noble, University of Manitoba, Faculty of Dentistry, Preventive Dental Science, 780 Bannatyne Avenue D341, Winnipeg, MB, R3N 0W3 e-mail: umnoble@cc.umanitoba.ca
