A periapical radiograph reveals a mesiodens in a 7 year old. The maxillary right central incisor has erupted only partially. The maxillary left central incisor has not yet appeared. The most appropriate management is to
remove the mesiodens and observe progress carefully.
allow the mesiodens to erupt before attempting extraction
remove the mesiodens, immediately band the unerupted central incisor and initiate orthodontic therapy
allow the mesiodens and the right central incisor to erupt into the oral cavity to determine their relative positions
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