For a tooth that is impacted due to an odontoma, what is the typical treatment?

When a tooth is impacted due to an odontoma, the typical treatment involves surgical removal and orthodontic treatment. An odontoma is a type of benign tumor that consists of dental tissues and can obstruct the normal eruption of teeth. The surgical removal is necessary to eliminate the odontoma and allow for the impacted tooth to have space to fully erupt.

Following the surgical intervention, orthodontic treatment may be implemented to guide the tooth into its proper position in the dental arch. This approach not only addresses the immediate issue of the impacted tooth but also manages the alignment and positioning of adjacent teeth, fostering overall dental health and function.

In contrast, other options such as recontouring or extraction of adjacent teeth may not effectively address the underlying issue, and monitoring with regular x-rays, while important for oversight, would not actively resolve the problem of the impacted tooth. These alternatives lack the direct intervention needed for successful treatment, reinforcing why surgical removal accompanied by orthodontics is considered the best practice for teeth impacted by odontomas.