Management of Delayed eruption of Permanent Maxillary Central

Abstract

Supernumerary teeth are those which are additional or in excess of the normal number. They can be present anywhere in the dental arch with predilection for the premaxilla. They can cause many complications, the most common being the delayed eruption of permanent teeth. Early diagnosis and management can minimize the potential complications caused by supernumerary teeth and the extent of surgery and orthodontic treatment. Aim: This case report highlights the problem of delayed eruption of permanent maxillary left central incisor in a 9-year-old boy due to a supernumerary tooth. After surgical removal and 18 months of follow up, the left permanent central incisor erupted.