title: The retrieval of unerupted teeth in pedodontics: two case reports.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  The retrieval of unerupted teeth in pedodontics is always significant to preserve the trophism of adjacent tissues, establish the correct space, provide adequate function and maintain good esthetics for the patient. The treatment plan is based on radiographic examinations and measurements, and on an accurate clinical evaluation; it aims to achieve the best treatment possible depending on the complexity of the specific case.In the most difficult clinical cases it is very important to have an early diagnosis, which is essential to plan the treatment and achieve success. In these cases, the pediatrician is in a strategic position to give an early diagnosis through a child's medical history and by counting the child's teeth.
  
  
  METHODS
  This article presents two different difficult clinical cases of impacted teeth diagnosed during pediatric age, with a radiological analysis, and successfully treated with orthodontic devices designed for these specific cases. Clinical case 1 describes a 13-year-old Italian girl; clinical case 2 describes a 9-year-old Italian girl. The use of these devices achieved the desired treatment goals. The problems associated with impacted teeth and the biomechanical interventions used for these patients are discussed.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  An early and careful diagnosis followed by an accurate treatment plan for the individual cases can lead to retrieval of the impacted teeth without affecting other anatomic structures and adjacent teeth. In these cases, the pediatrician is in a strategic position to give an early diagnosis through a child's medical history and by counting the child's teeth.
authors.affiliation: University Vita-Salute San Raffaele, Dental Clinic, via Olgettina, 58 20132 Milano, Italy. tecco.simona@hsr.it.
authors.forename: Simona
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Tecco
authors.forename: Mariano
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Lacarbonara
authors.forename: Maria Teresa
authors.initials: MT
authors.lastname: Dinoi
authors.forename: Gianni
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Gallusi
authors.forename: Enrico
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Marchetti
authors.forename: Stefano
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Mummolo
authors.forename: Vincenzo
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Campanella
authors.forename: Giuseppe
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Marzo
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008334:Mandible; D009971:Orthodontics, Corrective / Q000379:methods*; D010377:Pediatric Dentistry; D011862:Radiography, Panoramic; D014095:Tooth, Impacted / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*; D014097:Tooth, Unerupted / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*