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The multidisciplinary management of a fused maxillary central incisor with a talon cusp
Author(s) -
Ozden B,
Gunduz K,
Ozer S,
Oz A,
Ozden F Otan
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
australian dental journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.701
H-Index - 71
eISSN - 1834-7819
pISSN - 0045-0421
DOI - 10.1111/j.1834-7819.2011.01637.x
Subject(s) - supernumerary tooth , maxillary central incisor , medicine , dentistry , orthodontics , supernumerary , diastema , maxillary incisor , incisor
Background: A fused maxillary incisor required complex multidisciplinary treatment to preserve health and restore aesthetics. This report presents a rare case of a dental fusion between the maxillary right central incisor and a supernumerary tooth of a 9‐year‐old male patient with the chief complaint of the presence of a large anterior tooth. Methods: Radiographic investigation and computerized tomography indicated there was no connection between pulp chambers. After dividing the crown with a diamond bur, the supernumerary tooth was removed and the diastema between the maxillary central incisors was closed by orthodontic treatment. The tooth was then restored with composite resin. Results: The maxillary right central incisor was still healthy after a follow‐up examination period of 24 months. Conclusions: A multidisciplinary approach with the cooperation of different practitioners can contribute to the success of a treatment plan.