Management of Developing Anterior Malocclusion due
to Supernumerary Tooth with Preventive and Interceptive
Approach: A 1½ Year Case Study
Divya S Sharma, HV Kambalimath, Naveen Reddy Banda
Citation Information :
S Sharma D, Kambalimath H, Reddy Banda N. Management of Developing Anterior Malocclusion due to Supernumerary Tooth with Preventive and Interceptive Approach: A 1½ Year Case Study. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2010; 3 (2):107-110.
Variety of clinical complications occurs due to the presence of supernumerary teeth, especially mesiodens. It may result in impaction of one or both
central incisors which in turn may lead to a variety of malocclusions. Timely intervention not only prevents malocclusion but also the time taken
for corrective orthodontics. A complete case report of developing mesiodens’ tooth germ resulting in malocclusion including treatment in 1½ year
period is presented.
