Judgement in artificial eruption of embedded teeth from an oral surgery perspective: review article
10.5125/jkaoms.2020.46.1.12
- Author:
Basel MAHARDAWI
1
;
Kumar K C
;
Kanin ARUNAKUL
;
Teeranut CHAIYASAMUT
;
Natthamet WONGSIRICHAT
Author Information
1. Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand. natthamet.won@mahidol.ac.th
- Publication Type:Review
- From:Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
2020;46(1):12-18
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Impacted teeth are a frequent phenomenon encountered by every clinician. The artificial eruption of embedded teeth is the process of directing an impacted tooth into normal occlusion. This procedure is currently attracting attention, with the aim of finding the best technique to use according to each case. This article presents key information regarding impacted incisors, canines, and premolars. In addition, we describe the most common techniques to use for artificial eruption, the open and closed techniques. We review the literature concerning these techniques and outline how clinicians can manage every type of impacted tooth.
