Molariform Mesiodens in Primary Dentition

Box 2

Complications that are associated with mesiodens.

(i) Delayed eruption of permanent teeth

(ii) Displacement of permanent teeth

(iii) Crowding

(iv) Aesthetic problem in the maxillary anterior region

(v) Abnormal formation of roots of permanent teeth.

(vi) Resulting in dilacerations

(vii) Diastema or spacing.

(viii) Impacted mesiodens may interfere with the eruption of permanent

  teeth causing malocclusion.

(ix) Failure of eruption or impaction of permanent teeth

(x) Resorption of roots of adjacent teeth

(xi) Loss of tooth vitality of adjacent teeth

(xii) Cystic lesions

(xiii) Ectopic eruption into nasal cavity and in other anatomical spaces

(xiv) Development of dental caries