Facilitated Eruption of an Impacted Premolar 8 Years Post-eruption Timing- Think before You Treat!!!

Abstract

The treatment planning of impacted teeth usually involves surgical intervention for bringing about its eruption with traction. But a thoughtful analysis in such cases looking at the possible aetiology may save the complexity of therapy. The present case demonstrates the importance of correct diagnosis in resolving impaction wherein an impacted mandibular second premolar was made to erupt using a simple removable appliance 8 years after its normal range of eruption timing.

• Authors: Neha, Tulika Tripathi, Priyank Rai, Navneet Singh
• Journal: Journal of clinical and diagnostic research : JCDR (J Clin Diagn Res) Vol. 9 Issue 10 Pg. ZD14-6 (Oct 2015) ISSN: 2249-782X [Print] India
• PMID: 26557628 (Publication Type: Case Reports)