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Interception of developing anterior malocclusion due to supernumerary tooth by “2 x 4 Appliance”: A clinical case report

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Case Report

Author Details : Jaya Verma*, Vipin Ahuja

Volume : 3, Issue : 1, Year : 2021

Article Page : 40-45

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.jdp.2021.010

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Abstract

Interceptive orthodontics in mixed dentition period of children is practiced to prevent the severity of incurred malocclusion at an incipient juncture of life. Identifying malocclusion at a very early phase and diagnosing it at right age can help the pediatric dentists to achieve stability as far as the treatment is concerned. Mesiodens is a common type of supernumerary tooth which is found commonly in the incisor region of oral cavity. This anomalous occurrence can lead to varied complications like unerupted teeth,
displaced teeth etc. This case report deciphers a case of mesiodens causing anterior teeth malocclusion and its management by 2 x 4 Orthodontic appliance.

Keywords: Mesiodens, 2 x 4 Appliance, Supernumerary teeth, Interceptive Orthodontics, Developing Malocclusion.

How to cite : Verma J , Ahuja V , Interception of developing anterior malocclusion due to supernumerary tooth by “2 x 4 Appliance”: A clinical case report. J Dent Panacea 2021;3(1):40-45

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