Orthodontic Management of Impacted Teeth

The orthodontist is the central member of a team dealing with the management of impacted teeth with the knowledge and skill to either avert or simplify the treatment with relatively straightforward measures such as interceptive primary extractions or orthodontic space redistribution. Impacted teeth aren't always a problem, and in some cases, there's no need to treat them. Other times, however, they must be removed to prevent infection, pathology to other teeth, or other complications. In many cases, ectopic and impacted teeth may present complex treatment planning decisions requiring the integrated expertise of a range of dental specialists including periodontists, prosthodontists, and oral surgeons to produce lasting functional and esthetic improvements with minimal short-term or long-term biologic cost. Regular visit to the dentist from an early age can help your dentist identify impacted teeth early on and offer a treatment plan when necessary. Early diagnosis is very important and interceptive orthodontic treatment could not only improve skeletal mal relationship and eliminate functional interferences, but also may correct disturbances during the eruption.