Journal of Dentistry Indonesia (Nov 2015)

Mesiodens Penyebab Malposisi Gigi Insisif Sentral pada Periode Geligi Bercampur (Laporan Kasus)

  • Rastia Indriyati,
  • Heriandi Sutadi,
  • Hendrarlin Soenawan

DOI
https://doi.org/10.14693/jdi.v8i2.906
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 8, no. 2

Abstract

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Supernumerary teeth are teeth added to normal complement of teeth. Mesiodens is a special and frequent type of supernumerary teeth, that usually conical, one or two teeth and located at or near the midline in the incisal region of the maxilla. Mesiodens can cause function and aesthetic problems, mainly at early mix dentition period. This case describe treatment of mesiodens that cause malposition of central incisor.