ORTHODONTIC ERUPTION AS AN ALTERNATIVE TREATMENT FOR PRIMARY TEETH INTRUSIONS: A CASE REPORT

Purpose: this case report aim describes orthodontic eruption as an alternative treatment option for the management of intruded primary tooth. case report: a 5-year-old boy was referred to the gulhane medical academy centre of dental sciences department, 30 minutes after he suffered a dental trauma. in intraoral examination the intrusion of the upper right primary central incisor (51) and only clinical incisal crown tip could be examined. although 4 weeks waiting for re-eruption, teeth did not move. an orthodontic appliance was used for eruption of the intruded tooth with rubber ronder and a button on the surface of 51. results: two weeks later after eruption of 51 appliance has been given-up. the patient was taken regular follow ups for 3 years. permanent central incisors erupted normally after 3 years. conclusion: orthodontic eruption may not be the first treatment choice but it can be an alternative treatment with correct indication and short time use for intruded primary teeth.