ABSTRACT
This case report describes the repositioning of a laterally luxated primary central
incisor with occlusal interference, using a composite inclined plane. The patient
was a 4-year-old girl who applied to our clinic three days after the injury. Because
of the time delay between injury and presentation, it was not possible to reposition
the tooth with pressure. Following a root-canal treatment, an inclined plane was prepared
on the lower primary incisors, using composite resin. The tooth was repositioned in
two weeks, and the inclined plane was then removed. After 1 year of follow-up, the
treatment was found to be successful, both clinically and radiographically. The use
of a composite inclined plane, accompanied by careful follow-up, is an effective alternative
to extraction for laterally luxated primary incisors with occlusal interference. (Eur
J Dent 2011;5:117-120)
Key words:
Inclined plane - Primary teeth - Dental trauma
