author = {Parameswaran, Ratna. and Edathotty, Terry. and Mathew, Anoop.}, title = {{Clinical considerations for retaining the over-retained deciduous tooth: A rare case report}}, journal ={International Journal of Orthodontic Rehabilitation}, volume ={9}, number ={1}, pages = {27-31}, doi = {10.4103/ijor.ijor_27_17}, year = {2018}, abstract ={We often encounter deciduous teeth which are retained in the oral cavity beyond the age of its exfoliation. In most instances, we are posed with a question as to whether to consider retaining it further or to extract and substitute. The concept and clinical considerations for retaining deciduous teeth and substituting it for its permanent successors are projected through a case illustration in this clinical case report. }, URL ={https://www.orthodrehab.org/article.asp?issn=2349-5243;year=2018;volume=9;issue=1;spage=27;epage=31;aulast=Parameswaran;t=6}, eprint ={https://www.orthodrehab.org/article.asp?issn=2349-5243;year=2018;volume=9;issue=1;spage=27;epage=31;aulast=Parameswaran;t=6} }