Orthodontic correction of a mandibular first molar deeply impacted by an odontoma: a case report.

Abstract

Orthodontic correction was used to a 12-year-old boy with a mandibular first molar deeply impacted by an odontoma. Following surgical removal of the odontoma, the molar was exposed and brought to a proper position by orthodontic traction. The treatment time was 29 months. After a 20-month follow-up, the molar was still in a satisfactory position.

• Authors: J K Liu, C K Hsiao, H A Chen, M Y Tsai
• Journal: Quintessence international (Berlin, Germany : 1985) (Quintessence Int) Vol. 28 Issue 6 Pg. 381-5 (Jun 1997) ISSN: 0033-6572 [Print] Germany
• PMID: 9477901 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Topics

• Child
• Humans
• Male
• Mandible (diagnostic imaging)
• Mandibular Neoplasms (complications, diagnostic imaging)
• Molar (diagnostic imaging)
• Odontoma (complications, diagnostic imaging)
• Orthodontics, Corrective (methods)
• Radiography, Panoramic
• Tooth, Impacted (diagnostic imaging, etiology, therapy)