Root development in relation to impacted mesiodens.
Presented here is a case of 7 years 6 month old child with an apically impacted mesiodens in relation to the developing root of right upper central incisor. The removal of mesiodens was deferred in order to avoid disturbance in the natural development of the upper central incisor. Serial X-rays are presented and case is discussed.
Kalra
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Department of Dentistry, University College of Medical Sciences, Shahdara, Delhi.
Chopra
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D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D007180:Incisor; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D014081:Tooth Extraction; D014092:Tooth Root / Q000254:growth & development*; D014095:Tooth, Impacted / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000601:surgery; D014096:Tooth, Supernumerary / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000601:surgery