Esthetic Rehabilitation with Mesiodens - A Case Report

Ishwarya Moorthy, Dr. Vyapaka Pallavi

Abstract: Cosmetic dentistry has become an integral part of a restorative dental practice, because aesthetics has become a primary concern among patients. Aesthetics and smile of an individual is affected when a supernumerary tooth is present in abnormal position, leading to malposition of normal tooth. If smile is affected in young individual, it is a challenging task for a dentist to rehabilitate the function and aesthetics. The aim of this case report is to share knowledge about the management of mesiodens which affects the treatment planning.

Keywords: Mesiodens, Supernumerary tooth, Hyperdontia, Aesthetics