Vol. 9, Issue 2, Part C (2023)
Supernumerary tooth impacted close to the nasal cavity: Case report
Author(s):
Bertha Garza Bernal, Juan Eduardo Arizpe Coronado, Juan Manuel Solís Soto and Rosa Isela Sánchez Nájera
Abstract:
Introduction: In Latin America, the prevalence of mesiodens is 1.7%. Mesiodens impacted towards the base of the nostril can cause complications such as: pain, epistaxis, rhino sinusitis, nasal obstruction and congestion and even eruption through the nostril.
Case report: A 7-year-old male patient with no clinical pathological data came for consultation due to interference in occlusion caused by a palatine erupted mesiodens. A radiographic finding was a second mesiodens in the anterior maxillary area.
Diagnosis: Inverted conical mesiodens near the floor of the nasal cavity.
Treatment: Surgical treatment by means of a vestibular incision in the anterior maxillary area.
Results: The procedure was performed under local anesthesia, surgical procedure of the impacted tooth, low speed hand piece was used, the dental organ was removed and stitches were placed.
Conclusion: Early detection of mesiodens is of utmost importance since timely treatment allows avoiding future complications.
Pages: 216-218 | 768 Views 452 Downloads
How to cite this article:
Bertha Garza Bernal, Juan Eduardo Arizpe Coronado, Juan Manuel Solís Soto and Rosa Isela Sánchez Nájera. Supernumerary tooth impacted close to the nasal cavity: Case report. Int. J. Appl. Dent. Sci. 2023;9(2):216-218. DOI: 10.22271/oral.2023.v9.i2c.1731
