Role Of Mesiodens In The Etiology Of Midline Diastema

Harish Babu S

doi:10.19070/2377-8075-20000176

Abstract

Role Of Mesiodens In The Etiology Of Midline Diastema

Highlights

Aesthetics and function are the two most important goals of modern-day dentistry [1-3]
Correct diagnosis of the etiology of diastema is essential for successful treatment.The aim of this study is to evaluate the prevalence of mesiodens in patients with midline diastema.Digital records of 1000 orthodontic patients over a six month period were retrieved and screened for presence of midline diastema.285 patient records with midline diastema as a clinical finding were randomly selected and included in the study
Pearson's test of independence was done to check for association between the variables.From this study, it was observed that mesiodens was present only in 9% of the patients with midline diastema

Summary

Introduction

Aesthetics and function are the two most important goals of modern-day dentistry [1-3]. Maxillary midline diastema is one of the most frequently seen malocclusions.Andrews described the dental midline diastema as a rather common form of incomplete occlusion characterized by a space between the maxillary and less frequently the mandibular central incisors [4]. Midline diastema is generally considered a part of normal dental development during mixed dentition period, which will be self corrected after eruption of maxillary canine [5, 6]. The supernumerary teeth when located in the maxillary central incisor region are called as mesiodens [12]. Their prevalence has been estimated to be 0.15 to 2.2% of the population with a predilection for males [13]. The most common type of supernumerary tooth is mesiodens. It can be single or multiple in an arch. The diagnosis of the mesiodens is made by clinical and radiographic examinations

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