PMC3408665_01
(a) Showing erupting mesiodens in place of central incisor, (b) showing occlusal view of mesiodens, and (c) radiograph showing mesiodens displacing permanent central incisor.
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PMC3408665_02
(a) Showing mesiodens erupting in between upper central incisors, (b) showing unilateral position of mesiodens socket, and (c) showing extracted mesiodens.
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On intraoral examination, mesiodens was seen (Figure 2(a)). Considering that the presence of mesiodens will be responsible for noneruption of permanent central incisors, as a precautionary measure, it was extracted. (Figures 2(b) and 2(c)).
PMC3408665_03
(a) Showing mesiodens in upper arch. (b) Radiograph showing rotated mesiodens and permanent incisor.
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On examination mesiodens was seen in upper arch (Figure 3(a)). It was conical in shape (Figure 3(b)).
PMC3408665_04
(a) Showing mesiodens in lower arch. (b) Radiograph showing mesiodens in lower arch.
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