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Medical Forum / General / Dentistry / August 2007Correct Term for Retained Deciduous Tooth?
Is there a term for a deciduous tooth that does not fall out and does not have an unerupted permanent tooth 'behind' it? I've tried just about every combination of words I can think of to search, but can't find the right ones to come up with the term, if there is one.  Signature"Did Father shoot him? I will eat Grandfather for dinner." - Helen Keller, on learning of the death of her grandfather email: aripee at inanna . com Retained deciduous tooth or retained primary tooth. John > Is there a term for a deciduous tooth that does not fall out and does > not have an unerupted permanent tooth 'behind' it? I've tried just about > every combination of words I can think of to search, but can't find the > right ones to come up with the term, if there is one. > Is there a term for a deciduous tooth that does not fall out and does > not have an unerupted permanent tooth 'behind' it? I've tried just about > every combination of words I can think of to search, but can't find the > right ones to come up with the term, if there is one. There's hundreds of years of dental experience here. Do you have a question about them? Steve > > Is there a term for a deciduous tooth that does not fall out and does > > not have an unerupted permanent tooth 'behind' it? I've tried just about [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > There's hundreds of years of dental experience here. Do you have > a question about them? Well, in a vague way and I thought if I knew what the hell it was called, I could look it up myself without being more of a pest. The vague query really has little to do with dental treatment. (My husband does have one (it runs in his family) and I'm of the opinion he should have it capped or something - it's his #10 - but he's an extreme dental phobic and just getting him in for routine work is like, well, pulling teeth.) Signature"Did Father shoot him? I will eat Grandfather for dinner." - Helen Keller, on learning of the death of her grandfather email: aripee at inanna . com > (My husband does have one (it runs in his family) and I'm of the opinion > he should have it capped or something - it's his #10 - but he's an > extreme dental phobic and just getting him in for routine work is like, > well, pulling teeth.) Each case needs to be evaluated on an individual basis. Some retained deciduous teeth are pretty solid and have well formed roots. Some have roots that have dissolved and the tooth cannot withstand any additional forces that might be created by getting a crown (cap). *If* an X-ray shows sound root structure, it is often possible to place a porcelain or composite veneer to make the tooth larger and more esthetic. This is also something that can usually be done without needing an anesthetic injection. Of course, he really needs to have *everything* examined to see if there are other problems brewing. Best wishes, D |
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