Solitary Median Maxillary Central Incisor Syndrome: A Case Report.

AIM

This report intends to present a case of solitary median maxillary central incisor syndrome (SMMCI) and its multidisciplinary team approach for diagnosis of other associated anomalies, with special emphasis on their management.

BACKGROUND

Solitary median maxillary central incisor syndrome is a unique developmental condition characterized by only maxillary central incisor and a series of developmental defects, appearing as a syndrome. The appearance of a single incisor may take place due to the union of two incisor teeth or the absence of tooth germs. The mechanism of the fusion is still uncertain.

CASE DESCRIPTION

A 9-year-old female child reported with a chief complaint of pain in the right lower back tooth for the past 10 days. The presence of a single maxillary central incisor was an incidental finding. Then a detailed history and multidisciplinary evaluations revealed the diagnosis of SMMCI syndrome.

CONCLUSION

The effort in diagnosing and managing this syndrome had a strong impact on the child's life of which the parent was highly motivated and got a better understanding of associated problems of overall development.

CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE

In SMMCI syndrome, the patient requires a multidisciplinary health team in order to improve their quality of life. It is of greater importance to diagnose the syndrome and treatment of these median line deformities.

HOW TO CITE THIS ARTICLE

Balasubramanian S, Haridoss S, Swaminathan K. Solitary Median Maxillary Central Incisor Syndrome: A Case Report. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2022;15(4):458-461.