permanent tooth eruption

image captured with TelScope Telehealth System

Permanent tooth eruption

image captured with TelScope Telehealth System

PROBLEM

10-year-old female patient says, “I feel something in the top of my mouth”. No pain reported.

DIAGNOSIS

A clinical exam, documented here with a TelScope image, confirms an over retained primary (baby) tooth with a stainless steel crown present.

It’s replacement permanent tooth is emerging (erupting) in the palate. The primary tooth was not mobile because a portion of the roots failed to resorb. Although this is not an urgent situation, the removal of the primary tooth by a dentist is indicated to allow the permanent tooth to fully erupt. The permanent tooth will likely drift back toward a more ideal position if the baby tooth is removed soon.

INTERESTING FACT

This is not an uncommon problem, and is an excellent example of a situation that can be pre-screened by a dentist through a teledentistry consultation with a clear photograph such as this that can easily be taken with a TelScope Telehealth System.

About the Author: Dr. Richard Simpson, DMD

Dr. Richard is a board certified pediatric dentist in private practice.
His achievements include:
• Diplomate in the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
• Fellow in the American College of Dentists
• Fellow in the International College of Dentists
• Fellow in the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
• Advisory Board Member of The TeleDentists
• Advisory Board Member of Holland Healthcare
Dr. Richard’s experience and active interests include telehealth, child advocacy, health disparities, policy, and advancing improved medical-dental access to care. Dr. Richard is also a veteran with 15 years of military service.
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