Unusual impaction of inverted primary incisor: Report of case

Uzamiş M., Ölmez S., ER N.

Journal of Dentistry for Children, vol.68, no.1, pp.67-69, 2001 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 68 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2001
  • Journal Name: Journal of Dentistry for Children
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.67-69
  • Keywords: Ectodermal dysplasia, Impaction, Inverted primary incisor
  • Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

A tooth that fails to erupt into a normal functional position by the time it normally should is considered impacted. Impactions of primary teeth are extremely rare, but when it does occur it usually involves the first and second molars. The purpose of this article is to present a case of a four-year-old patient with an impaction of an inverted primary mandibular incisor. On the basis of the patient's family history, the case might be considered as microform of ectodermal dysplasia.