J Korean Acad Pediatr Dent.  2018 Nov;45(4):464-473. 10.5933/JKAPD.2018.45.4.464.

Characteristics and Treatment Methods of Eruption Disturbance

• Suh H
• Song JS
• Shin TJ
• Hyun HK
• Kim YJ
• Kim JW
• Lee SH
• Jang KT

• KMID: 2431338
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5933/JKAPD.2018.45.4.464

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to investigate the distribution of eruption disturbance and to analyze its causes, treatment methods, and duration of orthodontic traction, based on 703 patients with eruption disturbance who were treated in the pediatric dental clinic of Seoul National University Dental Hospital between July 2011 and June 2016. Eruption disturbance in pediatric patients was most prevalent in the maxillary canine, followed by the maxillary central incisor and maxillary first molar. Eruption disorder of the maxillary canine was more common in females (p < 0.001), whereas the maxillary central incisor (p = 0.009), maxillary first molar (p < 0.001) and mandibular first molar (p = 0.028) were more common in males than females. The most common causes of eruption disturbance were abnormality of the eruption pathway and the presence of obstacles in the pathway. Orthodontic traction was the most prevalent treatment choice for eruption disorder, mostly done for the maxillary central incisors. The duration of orthodontic traction was shorter with younger age (p < 0.001) and lower crown position (p < 0.001). It is important for pediatric patients to detect eruption disorders early through regular checkup, and it is necessary to initiate treatment at an appropriate time with an accurate diagnosis and treatment plan.

Keyword

Eruption disturbance; Eruption disorder; Delayed eruption; Impaction; Ectopic eruption

MeSH Terms

Crowns
Dental Clinics
Diagnosis
Female
Humans
Incisor
Male
Methods*
Molar
Seoul
Traction