Surgical Repositioning of an Impacted Maxillary Central Incisor: A Case Report

Impaction of the maxillary central incisors is relatively rare but can present considerable esthetic and functional challenges in pediatric patients. Treatment approaches commonly include orthodontic traction, extraction followed by prosthetic replacement, or surgical repositioning. Among these, surgical repositioning and orthodontic traction are frequently employed for managing unerupted incisors. This case report describes the successful surgical repositioning of an impacted maxillary right central incisor in a 10-year-old female patient. The comprehensive management of surgical repositioning of central incisor results in favorable outcomes after one year follow up with no evidence of root resorption, ankylosis, or periodontal breakdown. This case report emphasizes that surgical repositioning can also serve as a viable treatment option in selected cases of impacted tooth, offering predictable and timely results. Keywords: Impacted tooth, Surgical repositioning, Maxillary central incisor