Inverted impacted mesiodens – An incidental radiographic finding
Journal Title: IP International Journal of Maxillofacial Imaging - Year 2017, Vol 3, Issue 4
Abstract
Impacted tooth is one of the most common diagnoses done during routine dental check-up, especially the third molars in the teenagers and impacted permanent teeth in children during mixed dentition period. But inverted impacted tooth are rare findings. Herewith we are reporting a case of inverted impacted mesiodens, which was an incidental finding during routine dental radiography.
Authors and Affiliations
Anusha R. L, Nilofer Halim, Chaithra Kalkur, Sham Kishor Kannepady, Kiran Kumar B. S
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- DOI 10.18231/2455-6750.2017.0030
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