title: Management of Developing Anterior Malocclusion due to SupernumeraryTooth with Preventive and Intercep-tive Approach: A 1½ Year Case Study.
abstract: Variety of clinical complications occurs due to the presence of supernumerary teeth, especially mesiodens. It may result in impaction of one or both central incisors which in turn may lead to a variety of malocclusions. Timely intervention not only prevents malocclusion but also the time taken for corrective orthodontics. A complete case report of developing mesiodens' tooth germ resulting in malocclusion including treatment in 1½ year period is presented.
authors: Professor, Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Modern Dental College and Research Center, Gandhinagar Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India.
authors: Divya S
authors: DS
authors: Sharma
authors: Associate Professor, Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Modern Dental College and Research Center Gandhinagar, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India.
authors: H V
authors: HV
authors: Kambalimath
authors: Senior Lecturer, Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Modern Dental College and Research Center Gandhinagar, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India.
authors: Naveen Reddy
authors: NR
authors: Banda
keywords: Anterior malocclusion; interceptive orthodontics; supernumerary tooth.