Determination of the location of embedded incisor tooth in maxilla by intra oral radiography

Abstract

Embedded incisors occur more frequently in the maxilla than the mandible, and the location of these teeth become particularly important when extraction is necessary.

This report reveal three methods for the determination of the location of embedded teeth.

1.By the occlusal method of axial prolection of the beam of radiation.

2.By the dental method of disto-or medioeccentric projection.

3.By the geometric construction method of dental and conventional occlusal images.

As a result, the method using the eccentric projection appears to be the simplest and most available method for reducing the radiological dosage.