Management of a horizontally impacted maxillary primary central incisor: a case report and review of the literature.

Horizontally impacted maxillary primary central incisor

Abstract

Background: Traumatic dental injuries (TDIs) preceding the eruption of the primary dentition may result in undesirable disruptions, including the failure of the eruption of the primary teeth. Additionally, it may lead to undesirable complications on the permanent tooth's eruption, resulting in anomalies and localised enamel defects.

Objective: To report the management of horizontally impacted maxillary primary central incisor

Case Presentation: A case of trauma to the tooth-bearing area of the maxilla, which occurred at two months of age resulting in failure of eruption of the maxillary primary central incisor (tooth #51). On presentation at 33 months of age, a radiographic evaluation showed a horizontally impacted tooth #51 with a dilacerated root managed by surgical extraction.