Journal of PEARLDENT
  • Year: 2013
  • Volume: 4
  • Issue: 1

Multidisciplinary approach for treatment of fused lateral incisor: A case report

  • Author:
  • Vikas Gill1,, B.R. Adyanthaya2, Vandana Gill3
  • Total Page Count: 3
  • Page Number: 46 to 48

1Reader, Department of Orthodontics, Rajasthan Dental College & Hospital, Jaipur

2Prof.& Head, Dept of Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics, Rajasthan Dental College & Hospital, Jaipur

3PG student, Dept of Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics, Rajasthan Dental College & Hospital, Jaipur

*Corresponding Author: Dr. Vikas Gill, Reader, Department of Orthodontics, Rajasthan Dental College & Hospital, Jaipur

Online published on 2 May, 2013.

Abstract

The fused tooth is a kind of teeth developmental malformation. Clinically, there are several treatments according to different situation, such as retaining by root canal therapy or extraction. In this paper, a crown-fused tooth was separated and partially extracted, then orthodontic treatment was implemented. This case highlights the treatment options of a fused tooth and the need for multidisciplinary planning and treatment.

Keywords

Geminated teeth, fused teeth, orthodontic treatment