Simplified technique for easy extraction of impacted supernumerary teeth using guided surgery

Quintessence Int. 2017;48(7):563-567. doi: 10.3290/j.qi.a38270.

Abstract

Most mesiodens remain impacted and can affect the growth and development of adjacent permanent teeth. Impacted mesiodens are usually located in an intraosseous position associated with complicated anatomical structures, necessitating minimally invasive surgical approaches. This article demonstrates a simple customized surgical stent for extraction of impacted mesiodens. Its use and advantages are described.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Cone-Beam Computed Tomography
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Radiography, Panoramic
  • Stents
  • Surgical Flaps
  • Tooth Extraction
  • Tooth, Impacted / diagnostic imaging
  • Tooth, Impacted / surgery*
  • Tooth, Supernumerary / diagnostic imaging
  • Tooth, Supernumerary / surgery*