Management of the Submerged Deciduous Tooth: 2. Treatment

From Volume 26, Issue 8, October 1999 | Pages 350-352

Authors

Annabel M. Teague

BDS

Senior House Officer in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery/Orthodontics, Gwynedd General Hospital, Bangor

Articles by Annabel M. Teague

Philip Barton

BDS

Orthodontic Practitioner, Shrewsbury and Telford, Gwynedd General Hospital, Bangor

Articles by Philip Barton

William J. Parry

BDS, FDS RCS (Ed.), DOrthRCS (Eng.)

Consultant Orthodontist, Gwynedd General Hospital, Bangor

Articles by William J. Parry

Abstract

The previous article in this series dealt with the aetiology, diagnosis and potential consequences of submerging deciduous teeth. This paper will discuss the appropriate treatment options. The management is highly dependent on whether the permanent successor is present or absent. The degree of submergence and the age of the patient are also important factors for consideration.

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