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Discolored lateral incisors

MedGen UID:
401017
•Concept ID:
C1866510
•
Finding
Synonyms: Abnormality of color of front teeth; Abnormality of color of lateral incisor; Abnormality of colour of front teeth; Abnormality of colour of lateral incisor; Abnormality of shade of lateral incisor; Discolored front teeth; Discoloured front teeth; Discoloured lateral incisors
 
HPO: HP:0006290

Definition

The presence of discolored lateral incisors. [from HPO]

Term Hierarchy

CClinical test,  RResearch test,  OOMIM,  GGeneReviews,  VClinVar  
  • Discolored lateral incisors

Professional guidelines

PubMed

Treatment outcomes of dental injury diagnoses as related to blood flow measurements from teeth.
Emshoff R, Moschen I, Strobl H
J Oral Rehabil 2008 Mar;35(3):209-17. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2842.2007.01757.x. PMID: 18254799

Recent clinical studies

Etiology

Tigecycline-Induced Tooth Discoloration in Children Younger than Eight Years.
Zhu Z, Yu Q, Qi G, Yang J, Ni Y, Ruan W, Fang L
Antimicrob Agents Chemother 2021 Aug 17;65(9):e0085421. doi: 10.1128/AAC.00854-21. PMID: 34228549Free PMC Article
Conservative approach to treating severe tetracycline staining: a 12-month follow-up.
Rocha RS, Souza MY, Ruano V, Bresciani E
Gen Dent 2021 Jul-Aug;69(4):41-44. PMID: 34185667
Threshold Values for the Perception of Color Changes in Human Teeth.
Thoma DS, Ioannidis A, Fehmer V, Michelotti G, Jung RE, Sailer I
Int J Periodontics Restorative Dent 2016 Nov/Dec;36(6):777-783. doi: 10.11607/prd.2937. PMID: 27922642
Maxillary incisor root resorption induced by ectopic canines.
Bjerklin K, Guitirokh CH
Angle Orthod 2011 Sep;81(5):800-6. Epub 2011 Apr 4 doi: 10.2319/011311-23.1. PMID: 21463218Free PMC Article
Pulpal and periodontal reactions to orthodontic alignment of palatally impacted canines.
Woloshyn H, Artun J, Kennedy DB, Joondeph DR
Angle Orthod 1994;64(4):257-64. doi: 10.1043/0003-3219(1994)064<0257:PAPRTO>2.0.CO;2. PMID: 7978520

Diagnosis

Spectrophotometric Evaluation of Anterior Maxillary Tooth Color Distribution According to Age and Gender.
Karaman T, Altintas E, Eser B, Talo Yildirim T, Oztekin F, Bozoglan A
J Prosthodont 2019 Jan;28(1):e96-e102. Epub 2018 Mar 13 doi: 10.1111/jopr.12783. PMID: 29533497
Color matching strategies for non-vital discolored teeth: part 2. In-vivo bleaching options for discolored teeth preparations.
Chu SJ, Mieleszko AJ
J Esthet Restor Dent 2015 Mar-Apr;27 Suppl 1:S18-23. Epub 2015 Apr 20 doi: 10.1111/jerd.12153. PMID: 25900687
Comparison of relative efficacy of two techniques of enamel stain removal on fluorosed teeth. An in vivo study.
Bharath KP, Subba Reddy VV, Poornima P, Revathy V, Kambalimath HV, Karthik B
J Clin Pediatr Dent 2014 Spring;38(3):207-13. doi: 10.17796/jcpd.38.3.0h120nkl8852p568. PMID: 25095314
Oral manifestations in Apert syndrome: case presentation and a brief review of the literature.
Soancă A, Dudea D, Gocan H, Roman A, Culic B
Rom J Morphol Embryol 2010;51(3):581-4. PMID: 20809043
Development of clinical and radiographic signs associated with dark discolored primary incisors following traumatic injuries: a prospective controlled study.
Holan G
Dent Traumatol 2004 Oct;20(5):276-87. doi: 10.1111/j.1600-9657.2004.00285.x. PMID: 15355387

Therapy

Tigecycline-Induced Tooth Discoloration in Children Younger than Eight Years.
Zhu Z, Yu Q, Qi G, Yang J, Ni Y, Ruan W, Fang L
Antimicrob Agents Chemother 2021 Aug 17;65(9):e0085421. doi: 10.1128/AAC.00854-21. PMID: 34228549Free PMC Article
Long-term follow-up of enamel color changes after treatment with fixed orthodontic appliances.
Kaya Y, Alkan Ö, Değirmenci A, Keskin S
Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 2018 Aug;154(2):213-220. doi: 10.1016/j.ajodo.2017.11.032. PMID: 30075923
Double-blind Randomized Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Over-the-counter Tooth-whitening Agents Containing 2.9% Hydrogen Peroxide.
Kim YM, Ha AN, Kim JW, Kim SJ
Oper Dent 2018 May/Jun;43(3):272-281. Epub 2018 Mar 7 doi: 10.2341/16-379-C. PMID: 29513635
Comparison of relative efficacy of two techniques of enamel stain removal on fluorosed teeth. An in vivo study.
Bharath KP, Subba Reddy VV, Poornima P, Revathy V, Kambalimath HV, Karthik B
J Clin Pediatr Dent 2014 Spring;38(3):207-13. doi: 10.17796/jcpd.38.3.0h120nkl8852p568. PMID: 25095314
Development of clinical and radiographic signs associated with dark discolored primary incisors following traumatic injuries: a prospective controlled study.
Holan G
Dent Traumatol 2004 Oct;20(5):276-87. doi: 10.1111/j.1600-9657.2004.00285.x. PMID: 15355387

Prognosis

Conservative approach to treating severe tetracycline staining: a 12-month follow-up.
Rocha RS, Souza MY, Ruano V, Bresciani E
Gen Dent 2021 Jul-Aug;69(4):41-44. PMID: 34185667
Long-term follow-up of enamel color changes after treatment with fixed orthodontic appliances.
Kaya Y, Alkan Ö, Değirmenci A, Keskin S
Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 2018 Aug;154(2):213-220. doi: 10.1016/j.ajodo.2017.11.032. PMID: 30075923
Maxillary incisor root resorption induced by ectopic canines.
Bjerklin K, Guitirokh CH
Angle Orthod 2011 Sep;81(5):800-6. Epub 2011 Apr 4 doi: 10.2319/011311-23.1. PMID: 21463218Free PMC Article
Development of clinical and radiographic signs associated with dark discolored primary incisors following traumatic injuries: a prospective controlled study.
Holan G
Dent Traumatol 2004 Oct;20(5):276-87. doi: 10.1111/j.1600-9657.2004.00285.x. PMID: 15355387
Pulpal and periodontal reactions to orthodontic alignment of palatally impacted canines.
Woloshyn H, Artun J, Kennedy DB, Joondeph DR
Angle Orthod 1994;64(4):257-64. doi: 10.1043/0003-3219(1994)064<0257:PAPRTO>2.0.CO;2. PMID: 7978520

Clinical prediction guides

Conservative approach to treating severe tetracycline staining: a 12-month follow-up.
Rocha RS, Souza MY, Ruano V, Bresciani E
Gen Dent 2021 Jul-Aug;69(4):41-44. PMID: 34185667
Mini-screw implant-supported pontics for the transitional management of missing permanent maxillary lateral incisors in children and adolescents: a review of currently available evidence.
Michelogiannakis D, Javed F, Vastardis H
Eur Arch Paediatr Dent 2020 Jun;21(3):285-293. Epub 2020 Apr 7 doi: 10.1007/s40368-020-00521-1. PMID: 32266664
Development of clinical and radiographic signs associated with dark discolored primary incisors following traumatic injuries: a prospective controlled study.
Holan G
Dent Traumatol 2004 Oct;20(5):276-87. doi: 10.1111/j.1600-9657.2004.00285.x. PMID: 15355387
Pulpal and periodontal reactions to orthodontic alignment of palatally impacted canines.
Woloshyn H, Artun J, Kennedy DB, Joondeph DR
Angle Orthod 1994;64(4):257-64. doi: 10.1043/0003-3219(1994)064<0257:PAPRTO>2.0.CO;2. PMID: 7978520
Remodeling of canines to the shape of lateral incisors by grinding: a long-term clinical and radiographic evaluation.
Thordarson A, Zachrisson BU, Mjör IA
Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 1991 Aug;100(2):123-32. doi: 10.1016/S0889-5406(05)81519-7. PMID: 1867163

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