08/08/2025
How an Infected Primary Tooth Can Affect the Developing Permanent Tooth?
A deep cavity in a primary tooth can lead to pulp infection and periapical inflammation. Because the permanent tooth develops close to the roots of the primary tooth, this infection can affect its formation. Potential consequences include enamel defects, root malformations, delayed or ectopic eruption, and even damage to the tooth bud.
Early diagnosis and treatment of primary tooth infections are essential to prevent long-term complications in the developing permanent dentition.
