• Journal of the korean academy of Pediatric Dentistry
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• v.26 no.4
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• pp.669-676
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• 1999

The dentigerous cysts originate through alteration of the reduced enamel epithelium after amelogenesis is completed, with accumulation of fluid between the layers of the enamel epithelium, or between this epithelium and the tooth crown. Next to the radicular cyst, they are the second most common type of odontogenic cyst. They occur over a wide age range with a peak frequency in the 2nd to 3rd decade. A substantial majority involve the mandibular third molars, followed in order of frequency by the maxillary permanent canines, mandibular second premolars, and maxillary third molars. With regard to the treatment of these cysts, the marsupialization procedure with obturator is recommended during the age when the eruptive force of the teeth is still strong. It can be effective when preservation of the displaced teeth is desirable. We treated the dentigerous cyst by marsupialization with obturator and guided the eruption of involved teeth to normal position. And we got the results as follows : 1. Severely dislocated teeth associated with dentigerous cyst erupted into proper position. 2. The enamel hypoplasia and the root deformity were observed some cases. 3. The bone expansion and defect were healed without infection and recurrence.

• Journal of the korean academy of Pediatric Dentistry
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• v.37 no.1
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• pp.136-142
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• 2010

Ectopic eruption is defined as the eruption of the tooth in an abnormal position or orientation. In the molar region, ectopic eruption may cause distal root resorption and premature exfoliation of the neighbor teeth and uncontrolled space loss is followed. Prolonged partial impaction of the permanent molar may also cause undetected caries or abscess formation of the neighbor teeth. While 66% of ectopically erupting permanent molars are corrected spontaneously without treatment, the treatment is necessary for the irreversible ectopic eruption cases. The optimal treatment approach depends on a number of factors including the clinical eruption status of the molar, amount of enamel ledge and the mobility of the neighbor tooth, and the presence of pain or infection. This case report presents the results of treatment of the ectopically erupting maxillary first permanent molars and mandibular second molars using elastic separators or modified Halterman appliance with or without surgical approach.

• The korean journal of orthodontics
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• v.29 no.1 s.72
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• pp.129-136
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• 1999

Etiologies of the molar teeth impaction are cyst, supernumerary teeth, ankylosis by replacement resorption, abnormal eruptive path, improper orthodontic treatment, etc. If the impacted teeth were untreated, the sequallae was as follows : loss of occlusal function, loss of permanent tooth, extrusion of opposite tooth, root resolution of adjacent teeth. The most important factor of solution of impacted teeth is treatment timing & proper application of orthodontic forces.

• Journal of the korean academy of Pediatric Dentistry
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• v.40 no.4
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• pp.314-320
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• 2013

With a prevalence rate of 0.01%, the presence of eruption disturbances of mandibular first molar has rarely been in populations. Eruption disturbances of permanent molars have been usually manifested as impaction, primary retention, and secondary retention. The treatments of eruption disturbances are carried out by: periodic observation; surgical exposure; forced eruption after surgical exposure; forced eruption with luxation; surgical repositioning; and extraction. This case report show successfully erupted mandibular first molars by various treatment methods on five patients diagnosed with impaction, primary retention, and secondary retention, respectively. Eruption disturbances of the mandibular first molar can be properly diagnosed with impaction, primary retention, and secondary retention by clinical and radiographic examination at normal eruption time of the mandibular first molar. The treatment should be done synthetically, considering eruption state of affected tooth, the relationship between the affected tooth and the adjacent or opposite tooth, the patient's age, treatment compliance, and economic state.

• Journal of the korean academy of Pediatric Dentistry
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• v.38 no.2
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• pp.194-201
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• 2011

A dentigerous cyst is the most common developmental odontogenic cyst. Patients with dentigerous cyst usually feel no pain or discomfort. If it is not treated, tooth eruption might not only be impeded, but also let the tooth translocate to the unusual area. So, early detection and appropriate treatment are important. Enucleation & marsupialization are the best options to treat a dentigerous cyst. Treatment plan depends on patient's age, health, preserve & protect of important structures, and sort of cyst. In these dentigerous cysts cases, by marsupialization and using obturator, affected tooth could be achieved spontaneous eruption into the dental arch even though they were badly dislocated.

• Journal of the korean academy of Pediatric Dentistry
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• v.36 no.1
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• pp.84-88
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• 2009

Tooth impaction refers to situations where a tooth fails to erupt due to mechanical blocking and remains unerupted beyond the normal time of eruption. It is commonly found in permanent dentition, but rarely in deciduous dentition. Tooth impaction is caused by systemic or local factors, and most common etiology is odontoma. Odontoma is also commonly found in permanent dentition, and rarely in deciduous dentition. We are presenting case of 4 year and 4 month year old girl, who had impacted and disto-angulated lower left deciduous second molar due to odontoma. We removed odontoma and performed orthodontic traction of impacted lower left deciduous second molar. Then, the impacted primary molar was erupted and acceptable occlusion was obtained.

• Journal of the korean academy of Pediatric Dentistry
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• v.32 no.1
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• pp.26-32
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• 2005

A tooth impaction means a state that a tooth does not erupt out of oral mucosa or alveolar bone for many reasons. The reasons for an impaction of the Maxillary central incisor are an odontoma, supernumerary tooth, space loss, prolonged remaining or early loss of a preceding deciduous tooth, abnormalities of crown or root caused by trauma of a deciduous tooth and an ectopic position of a tooth germ. In the case of the impacted maxillary incisor, a rapid mesial movement of a lateral incisor leads a space loss and a midline deviation can be happened. Furthermore, it can cause a cyst. When we treated a patient with an impacted central incisor early, we could see a better prognosis. It means an early diagnosis and an exact treatment are very important. Generally if the impaction is not severe or it is caused by a keratinized covering tissue, a surgical exposure can induce an eruption easily but an orthodontic force is recommended when an eruption does not happen after a surgical method, when the eruption path is too transpositioned to be corrected spontaneously and when an impacted tooth is located so deeply. In the treatment using an orthodontic force, careful considerations about a root length, pulp, and a periodontal tissue can improve the periodontal and esthetic prognosis for the long follow-up results. This case is using an orthodontic traction following a periodic observation and in no expectation of spontaneous eruption. After treatment of this case, I have got some knowledges, so I report this case.

• Journal of the korean academy of Pediatric Dentistry
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• v.38 no.3
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• pp.303-308
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• 2011

Tooth impaction refers to situations in which the eruption is inhibited by some physical barriers in eruptive path and the tooth remains unerupted beyond the normal time of eruption. The etiology of impacted tooth is controversial, but ankylosis has been suggested probably as a leading role. Impacted primary molars may cause several problems such as space loss, tipping of adjacent teeth, supra-eruption of the antagonists, dislocation of succeeding premolar, cystic change and infection. As one of conventional treatments of impacted primary molars, early tooth extraction or surgical extraction following space regaining when there is space loss has been suggested. However, when they are in normal formation and not ankylosed, orthodontic traction following surgical exposure can be the choice of treatment. In this case, a 3-year-old boy was referred to the department of pediatric dentistry for the unerupted mandibular right second primary molar. After surgical removal of gingiva on the occlusal surface, orthodontic traction was performed. After treatment, we could get normal alignment of primary teeth and the opportunity for normal development of permanent teeth.

• Journal of the korean academy of Pediatric Dentistry
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• v.28 no.3
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• pp.383-390
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• 2001

It is a relatively common clinical experience to see a impacted maxillary central incisor Most often, the central incisor is impacted labially. The labial impaction has been indicated as the most difficult to manage. The labial impactions have been found to be associated with mucogingival recession, reduced attached gingiva and periodontal pockets. For the successful treatment, clinicians should avoid loss of attached gingiva in surgical exposure. The most common methods of uncovering labially impacted maxillary anterior teeth are gingivectomy, apically positioned flap and closed eruption technique. If gingivectomy will not leave enough attached gingiva, then an apically positioned flap may be the treatment of choice. If the tooth is impacted in the middle of the alveolus or high in the vestibule near the nasal spine, the closed eruption technique may be the treatment of choice. Closed eruption technique was used in one case, apically positioned flap was used in two case. As the result in two cases of impacted maxillary central incisor, apically positioned flap provide the adequate width of attached gingiva. In case of impacted maxillary central incisor, through the clinical and radiologic examination to select correct surgical operation for reduce the complications.

• The Journal of Korea Assosiation for Disability and Oral Health
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• v.6 no.2
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• pp.105-111
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• 2010

Objective : To report eruption of maxillary canine through Bio-$Oss^{(R)}$ graft in patients with secondary bone-grafted alveolar clefts. Methods : Secondary alveolar bone grafts placed in the cleft alveolar defect have been shown to support dental eruption through the graft and may further affect the prevalence of impacted teeth. As the case may be, it could be difficult to do secondary alveolar bone graft with autologous bone. In particular, few reports have been shown the secondary bone graft with heterogenous bone(Bio-$Oss^{(R)}$). In this report, the eruption of canine into bone-grafted alveolar clefts was recorded as panoramic, occlusal radiographs, in 3 patients grafted with Bio-$Oss^{(R)}$ Results : Like autologous bone graft, the canine was erupted and developed into the cleft alveolar defect through Bio-$Oss^{(R)}$ graft. Conclusion : In some cases that autologous bone graft is not available, we can consider heterogenous bone graft into the cleft alveolar defect for dental development and eruption of impacted teeth.