Impediments and Discretion During Management Perplexities in Cases of Dental Impactions: A Case Series
Impacted teeth are significant dental anomalies affecting primary and mixed dentition, potentially causing issues with permanent teeth and affecting dental and facial aesthetics. Supernumerary teeth are commonly impacted in the anterior maxilla, while premolars are the third most common in permanent dentition, after third molars and canines. Untreated impactions can lead to complications such as delayed or ectopic eruption of adjacent teeth, resulting in crowding, midline diastema, or nasal cavity eruption. Early diagnosis and prompt treatment are essential to prevent these issues. Despite advanced surgical techniques, some complications can be iatrogenic, making awareness and preventive measures crucial. This article presents a series of cases highlighting common complications and precautions associated with the management of dental impactions. Timely diagnosis and proactive management can mitigate complications from impacted teeth. Dental surgeons should remain vigilant for clinical signs and unexpected findings during routine examinations.
Authors
- Deval Kumar Arora (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9398-6339)
- Jay Kishor Somkuwar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0615-775X)
- Pallavi Parasramka (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7559-9455)
- Tarang Chadha
Institutions
- King George's Medical University (IN)
- Sardar Patel Post Graduate Institute of Dental and Medical Sciences (IN)
- Northern State Medical University (RU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Cureus
- Published
- 2024-09-05
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.68756
- Primary Topic
- dental development and anomalies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00