Disorders related to dental eruption: A review

Abstract

Introduction: Dental eruption is of great medical importance due to its crucial role in the proper development of the oral and general health of the individual. Objective: A review was carried out in the databases Scopus, PubMed and Google Scholar with the keywords dental eruption, ectopic eruption, anodontia, and delayed eruption, accelerated tooth eruption. Methodology: A search was carried out in the Pubmed, Google Schocar and Scopus databases using the keywords “dental eruption¨, ¨ectopic eruption¨, ¨delayed tooth eruption¨, ¨accelerated tooth eruption¨, ¨anodontia¨ and ¨hypodontia¨. Results: The results on dental eruption disorders show that each condition has specific characteristics in diagnosis and management. Accelerated tooth eruption can cause misalignment, requiring orthodontics. Delayed eruption, associated with retained deciduous teeth, is often managed with extractions and orthodontics. Anodontia and hypodontia, usually of genetic origin, require radiographic diagnosis to plan prostheses or implants. Ectopic eruption can complicate dental alignment, and its management varies from observation to extractions. These findings emphasize the need for a multidisciplinary approach and early intervention to improve dental health in pediatric patients. Conclusion: Early identification and proper management of these problems are essential to prevent long-term complications, such as malocclusions, infections, and functional difficulties in mastication and speech.