Abstract

Imen Raâdani*, Obaid Garouechi, Raja Fayala, Riadh Ray, Amira Benhadjamor, Marwa Hedhli, Ikdam Blouza

ABSTRACT

Reimpaction is a clinical condition in which a completely erupted tooth is submerged in the alveolar bone, producing the clinical appearance of the infraocclusion. Studies report prevalence rates of infraocclusion to be from 1, 3% to 8,9% of the population. Infraocclusion is classified as slight, moderate or severe. This phenomenon is not clearly understood. Nevertheless, certain factors such as ankylosis, heredity, agenesis, traumatisms, infection, or inflammation are involved. Once a diagnosis of an infraerupted tooth is made in the primary or mixed dentition, the course of treatment depends on whether the tooth is ankylosed and if there is a permanent successor present. The authors present a new case of reimpaction of primary molar in a carrier of the Von Willebrand disease.The prevalence, the uncertain etiology, diagnosis, treatment options of this phenomenon as well as the management protocol in patient with Willebrand disease are discussed based on a review of the current literature.