OPG Case 10

Clinical Findings and Observations

  • Retained Primary Teeth: There are several retained deciduous teeth identified, including:
    • 62, 63, 64, 65
    • 71, 73
    • 81, 83
  • Permanent Tooth Status:
    • Hypodontia: This is a hyper hypodontia case.
    • Missing Teeth: 31 and 41 are most likely congenitally missing as they are not visible below the deciduous 71 and 81.
    • Uncertainty: It is unclear if premolars (such as 34, 35, 44, or 45) are missing based on the current view.
    • Impaction: The 25 is impacted.
  • Eruption Patterns:
    • Deciduous teeth have failed to exfoliate normally.
    • This “hanging on” of primary teeth has caused a disruption of the normal eruption pattern for the permanent teeth.
  • Pathology:
    • There is an inflammatory lesion associated with the roots of the 36.

Analysis and Diagnosis

  • Diagnosis: Hyper hypodontia.
  • Complications: The failure to exfoliate deciduous teeth earlier has led to the impaction of permanent teeth and has made the overall treatment more complicated.

Management and Referral

  • Orthodontic Consultation: The patient needs to see an orthodontist for further management.
  • Clinical Note: This condition should have been identified and addressed earlier to prevent the current complications.