EVALUATION OF ECTOPIC ERUPTION IN TEETH’S OF CHILDRENS FROM 5 TO 12 YEARS AGE GROUP

Abstract

Treatment is advised to guide the tooth into a more favorable path of eruption to minimize damage to affected dentition, preserve arch length, and to maintain function. Without intervention, sequelae can include premature loss of the anteriorly affected tooth, tipping and rotation of the ectopic molar, space loss and malocclusion. Treatment will depend upon the severity of the impaction. Mildly to moderately impacted molars can be guided easily with elastic orthodontic separators. More severe impactions require more complex treatment options, including potential extraction of the anteriorly affected tooth, removable or fixed appliances, or surgical uprighting. The present study was planned for evaluation of Evaluation of Ectopic Eruption in Teeth’s of Childrens from 5 to 12 Years Age Group. The present study was planned in Department of Orthodontics, Patna Dental College and Hospital, Patna. Total 50 childrens referred to Department of Orthodontics were evaluated for the ectopic eruptions. All the radiographs were compared in each patient, along all the usual followup time. To rule out the possibility of error due to radiographic magnification, the crown measurements in bitewing radiographs and in dental casts were compared, and no significant differences were present. Early intervention of ectopically erupting first permanent molars is very crucial to avoid complex orthodontic treatment later on. Ectopic eruption of individual teeth tend to occur as often bilaterally as unilaterally in the same arch, except for mandibular central incisors, first molars and mandibular canines. Early diagnosis and interception of ectopically erupting teeth will allow us in preventing more complicated malocclusions in future. Keywords: Eruption problems, Ectopic eruption, Permanent teeth, etc.