Management of a Severely Submerged Primary Molar: A Case Report

• Main Authors: Iman Parisay, Fatemeh Kebriaei, Bentolhoda Varkesh, Milad Soruri, Roya Ghafourifard
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Hindawi Limited 2013-01-01
• Series: Case Reports in Dentistry
• Online Access: http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/796242

Ankylosis is a condition frequently associated with primary molars, wherein the ankylosed primary teeth remain in a fixed position, while the adjacent teeth continue to erupt, moving occlusally. In this case report, a five-year-old boy, who had a retained and submerged left lower second primary molar, was presented. Luxation of ankylosed primary molar was considered as a treatment approach. After four months, the tooth erupted to the occlusal level, and there was evidence of further development of a permanent successor in radiographic evaluation. After one year, tooth mobility, bone formation, and development of a permanent successor were in good condition.