Fused upper central incisors: management of two clinical cases

Ann Stomatol (Roma). 2011 Mar;2(3-4):40-4. Epub 2012 Jan 27.

Abstract

This paper reports the management of two clinical cases, in which the upper right central incisor was fused with a supernumerary tooth and the upper left central incisor was macrodontic. A radiographic examination revealed that the fused teeth had two separate roots. Hemisectioning of the fused teeth was performed, the supernumerary portion was extracted and the remaining part was reshaped to remove any sharp margins and to achieve a normal morphology. The macrodontic central incisors were not treated. At 12-months post-surgery there were no periodontal problems and no hypersensitivity. Orthodontic treatment was performed to appropriately align the maxillary teeth and to correct the malocclusion.

Keywords: fused tooth; fusion; hemisection; macrodontia; supernumerary tooth.