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Optimized Approach for Retrieval of Multiple Impacted Teeth in Cleidocranial Dysplasia

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Cleidocranial dysplasia (CCD) is a rare congenital condition characterized by patients presenting with craniofacial anomalies, multiple supernumerary and impacted teeth, retained primary teeth, and delayed eruption, necessitating multi-stage and innovative treatment mechanics to facilitate tooth eruption. This case report highlights the orthodontic management of a 21-year-old female with CCD using a sequential, interdisciplinary approach including the extraction of retained primary and supernumerary teeth, and exposure, bonding, and forced eruption of impacted teeth. The latter was achieved with a custom-fabricated lower appliance and a modified transpalatal arch designed to reinforce anchorage and facilitate simultaneous traction of multiple impacted teeth via a closed surgical technique, achieving their successful retrieval and good orthodontic outcomes.

Source: The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal

DOI: 10.1177/10556656261447538

Authors: Roohi Sobti, Shilpa Upadhyay, Andrew Paige, Juliana Panchura, Yi Lin, Sunil Kapila

Institution: University of California, Los Angeles

Language: English

Topic: Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics

Subfield: Orthodontics

Field: Dentistry

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $4,150