Interceptive Management of Midline Diastema Related to Mesiodens: A Case Report

Abstract

Supernumerary teeth which occur both in the primary and the permanent dentition are seen more frequently in the permanent dentition causing a variety of pathological and occlusal disturbances. Presented herewith is a case report of a patient with a mesiodens which had caused problem in esthetic appearance and spontaneous eruption of right sided upper lateral incisor. Extraction of the mesiodens was carried out, subsequently followed by the space closure utilizing simple fixed orthodontic therapy.