Development of odontoma in the permanent dentition after intrusion of primary incisors: case report

Abstract

Introduction: Dental trauma in childhood is a serious and high incidence complication, mostly due to the discovery phase. This is when the first steps begin, without adequate motor coordination, making children more prone to falls. Trauma to a deciduous tooth can leave sequelae owing to the anatomical proximity to the permanent successor tooth germ. Objective: This study aimed to report a case of severe intrusion in a 10-month-old baby with the emergence of odontoma after dental trauma. Case Report: A 9-year-old patient, accompanied by the guardian, sought attendance for delayed primary teeth exfoliation. During anamnesis, the trauma to the deciduous dentition was found in a 10-month old child, followed by clinical and radiographic examination, showing the presence of odontoma in teeth 11 and 21. The multidisciplinary treatment plan included surgery to remove the odontoma, with subsequent rehabilitation. Conclusion: Trauma to primary dentition can have several consequences for permanent dentition. Thus, dental care is required soon after the incident, besides careful follow-up to evaluate possible sequelae.