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VOL. 5, ISSUE 2 (2023)
Management of palatally retained maxillary posterior deciduous tooth: A case report
Authors
Swati Jaglan, Manoj Kumar
Abstract
In order to allow for the exfoliation of the
deciduous dentition and the eruption of succeeding permanent teeth, the
physiological process of root resorption of deciduous teeth occurs. When the
permanent tooth starts actively erupting and the follicle approach the root
surface, the roots of deciduous teeth resorb. Retained deciduous tooth
fragments in case of periodontitis create problems to patients like pain,
difficulty in chewing, hypersensitivity, bleeding tendency and food lodgment
etc. In current case report a systemically healthy male patient of 54 years old
without any history of smoking reported to outpatient department with chief
complaint of pain and tenderness in upper back teeth region from past 1 month.
On intraoral examination it was found a retained deciduous root stump was
present on palatal aspect of right maxillary second molar area. The area
adjacent to root stump was ulcerated, bleed on slight provocation. A complete
removal of deciduous root stump was done under local anesthesia. After 15 days
follow-up a complete healing of surgical site without any post-operative
complication occurs. Patient did not report any discomfort, pain after 24-48
hours of surgical procedure.
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Pages:21-22
How to cite this article:
Swati Jaglan, Manoj Kumar "Management of palatally retained maxillary posterior deciduous tooth: A case report". International Journal of Dental Sciences, Vol 5, Issue 2, 2023, Pages 21-22
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