Interceptive Management of Midline Diastema Related to Mesiodens: A Case Report

Authors

  • Mamta Dali Lecturer, Dept of Pedodontics & Preventive Dentistry, KIST Medical & Dental College, Lalitpaur
  • Parajeeta Dijshit Lecturer, Dept of Pedodontics & Preventive Dentistry, Kantipur Dental College, Kathmandu
  • Sandhya Joshi Lecturer, Dept of Pedodontics & Preventive Dentistry, KIST Medical & Dental College, Lalitpaur
  • Arathi Rao MCODH, Mangior

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/ojn.v1i1.9372

Keywords:

Interceptive orthodontics, Malocclusion, Mesiodens, Midline diastema

Abstract

Supernumerary teeth which occur both in the primary and the permanent dentition are seen more frequently in the permanent dentition causing a variety of pathological and occlusal disturbances. Presented herewith is a case report of a patient with a mesiodens which had caused problem in esthetic appearance and spontaneous eruption of right sided upper lateral incisor. Extraction of the mesiodens was carried out, subsequently followed by the space closure utilizing simple fixed orthodontic therapy.

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Published

2011-11-01

How to Cite

Dali, M., Dijshit, P., Joshi, S., & Rao, A. (2011). Interceptive Management of Midline Diastema Related to Mesiodens: A Case Report. Orthodontic Journal of Nepal, 1(1), 68–70. https://doi.org/10.3126/ojn.v1i1.9372

Issue

Vol. 1 No. 1 (2011)

Section

Case Reports

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