Author/Authors :
Mustafa, Malaz M. Department of Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontic Sciences - College of Dentistry - King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia , Zakirulla, M. Department of Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontic Sciences - College of Dentistry - King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia , AlShahrani, Ibrahim Department of Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontic Sciences - College of Dentistry - King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia , Togoo, Rafi A. Department of Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontic Sciences - College of Dentistry - King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia , Alkahtani, Zuhair M. Department of Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontic Sciences - College of Dentistry - King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia , Ain, Tasneem S. Department of Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontic Sciences - College of Dentistry - King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia
Abstract :
Solitary median maxillary central incisor (SMMCI) is a rare dental anomaly. It is estimated to occur in 1 : 50,000 live births. The
SMMCI tooth differs from the normal central incisor in that the crown form is symmetric and it develops and erupts precisely
in the midline of the maxillary dental arch in both primary and permanent dentitions. The presence of SMMCI with hemifacial
microsomia (HFM) is a very rare clinical condition. We report a case of SMMCI in a female of African ethnic origin, who
presented with SMMCI in permanent dentition with mild nasal stenosis. An early diagnosis of SMMCI is important, since it
may be a sign for other severe congenital or developmental abnormalities. Therefore, systematic follow-up and close monitoring
of the growth and development of SMMCI patients are crucial.
