Hemisection of fused teeth involving a maxillary permanent incisor and a supernumerary tooth. Issue 3 (December 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Zheng, Jiajia; Shinonaga, Yukari; Kawai, Saki; Abe, Yoko; Harada, Kyoko; Arita, Kenji
• Is Part Of: Pediatric dental journal. Volume 25: Issue 3(2015)
• Page Start: 84
• Page End: 91
• Publication Date: 2015-12
• Subjects: Fused tooth -- Hemisection -- Partial pulpotomy -- Restoration -- Supernumerary tooth; Pedodontics -- Periodicals; Pediatric Dentistry -- Abstracts; Pediatric Dentistry -- Periodicals; 617.645005
• DOI: 10.1016/j.pdj.2015.09.001
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0917-2394

Abstract

Abstract: Purpose: Fusion is the union of adjacent teeth with or without pulp involvement. It can lead to serious esthetic problems and malocclusion. Here we report two rare cases of fusion of a permanent maxillary incisor with a supernumerary tooth that we successfully corrected using hemisection, which was performed after we confirmed that the roots had developed and separated. Case reports: In the first case, the whole vital pulp was preserved. In the second case, partial pulpotomy was performed. Conclusion: The differential diagnosis and appropriate management of permanent anterior fused teeth are essential to attain a favorable outcome and minimize the risk of any complications.