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Temporary arrest of root development in a premolar of a child with hypodontia and extensive caries
Author(s) -
MCDONNELL S. T.,
LIVERSIDGE H.,
KINIRONS M.
Publication year - 2004
Publication title -
international journal of paediatric dentistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.183
H-Index - 62
eISSN - 1365-263X
pISSN - 0960-7439
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-263x.2004.00582.x
Subject(s) - medicine , sequela , hypodontia , dentistry , permanent teeth , primary tooth , premolar , etiology , orthodontics , molar , surgery , psychiatry
Summary. The arrested development of a permanent tooth as a sequela to a periradicular infection in a primary predecessor is a rare occurrence. A case is presented where temporary arrest of root development occurred in a premolar of a child with hypodontia and extensive caries. The aetiology, management and outcome are discussed.