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To describe the diagnosis and surgical management of a palatally impacted mesiodens affecting orthodontic treatment.

July 16, 2026CureusOpen Access

Surgical Removal of an Impacted Palatal Mesiodens Prior to Orthodontic Treatment: A Case Report

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Case report shows successful surgical removal of an impacted mesiodens prior to orthodontic treatment, suggesting improved outcomes.

To describe the diagnosis and surgical management of a palatally impacted mesiodens affecting orthodontic treatment.
Surgical case report of a 14-year-old male patient with dental crowding due to an impacted mesiodens.
Combination of panoramic radiography and cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) for localization.
Surgical extraction performed under local anesthesia using a palatal envelope flap.
Successful removal of the impacted mesiodens without complications.
Postoperative healing was uneventful, enabling prompt commencement of orthodontic treatment.
CBCT-guided planning minimized risk to adjacent anatomical structures.

Marcia et al. (2026) studied this question.

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