INTERDISCIPLINARY APPROACH FACILITATING THE ERUPTION OF IMPACTED TEETH: A CASE SERIES

Dr.HIMASAGAR  ELLAMPALLI; Dr.MOHANAVALLI  SINGARAM; Dr.SREE  VIJAYABALA; Dr.V.A.JANAGARATHINAM

doi:10.51168/sjhrafrica.v5i3.996

Authors

Dr. Himasagar Ellampalli ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, DEPARTMENT OF DENTISTRY, ESIC MEDICAL COLLEGE AND HOSPITAL, K.K.NAGAR, CHENNAI-600078.
Dr. Mohanavalli Singaram DIRECTOR PROFESSOR ,DEPARTMENT OF DENTISTRY, ESI-PGIMSR,ESIC MEDICAL COLLEGE AND ESIC HOSP. & O.D.C(EZ),JOKA,KOLKATA-700104.
Dr. Sree Vijayabala PROFESSOR, DEPARTMENT OF DENTISTRY, ESIC MEDICAL COLLEGE ,PGIMSR and MODEL HOSPITAL,RAJAJI NAGAR, BENGALURU.
Dr. V.A.Janagarathinam STAFF SURGEON, ESIC HOSPITAL, TIRUNELVELI.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51168/sjhrafrica.v5i3.996

Keywords:

Arch length discrepancy, impacted teeth, orthodontic management, retained deciduous teeth.

Abstract

This case series explores an interdisciplinary approach to managing impacted teeth, emphasizing the complexities involved and the successful outcomes achieved. Impacted teeth, defined as those failing to erupt within the physiological timeframe, present challenges due to various factors such as arch length deficiencies, retained deciduous teeth, or odontome-like conditions. Third molars are commonly impacted, but this series delves into instances where other teeth are affected. Clinical examinations and diagnostic tools aid in treatment planning by providing insights into the impacted tooth's position and surrounding structures. Dental morphology and eruption timing knowledge are crucial for accurate diagnosis and effective management. The case series highlights three distinct cases, detailing the treatment strategies employed to facilitate the eruption of impacted teeth using an interdisciplinary approach.