Case Report: Managing Odontoma and Molar-Incisor-Hypomineralization Challenges in Orthodontics: A Case Report [version 1; peer review: awaiting peer review]

• Published in: F1000 research 2024, Vol.13
• Main Authors: Alhazmi, Nora, Albawardi, Khalid, Aleraij, May, A. Alqahtani, Maram, O. Alsharif, Faisal, Shujaat, Sohaib
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• ISSN: 2046-1402
• DOI: 10.12688/f1000research.154672.1

This report presents the successful orthodontic management of a case of odontoma associated with impaction of the mandibular right permanent canine and Molar-incisor-hypomineralization (MIH). Although case studies have reported the management of odontomas and MIH as separate entities, there is a lack of evidence regarding the comprehensive management of patients presenting with a combination of odontoma, dental impaction, and MIH. A 15-year, 7-month-old female patient complained of the appearance of her smile and the delayed eruption of her mandibular right permanent canine. She was diagnosed with Angle's Class I molar relationship and Class II canine relationship with the maxillary permanent right lateral incisor in a lingual crossbite. Furthermore, she had mandibular right permanent canine impaction, retained mandibular right primary canine, and MIH in the permanent anterior teeth and first molars. The management involved the removal of the odontoma to allow for orthodontic traction of the lower permanent right canine. After that, the esthetic appearance of the teeth was improved through restorative treatment.