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Mandibular first and second molar tooth transposition: a case report
Author(s) -
GRANT J. E. R.,
ABU MEZIER N.,
DIBIASE A. T.
Publication year - 2006
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.2006.00695.x
Subject(s) - medicine , transposition (logic) , molar , etiology , dentistry , orthodontics , mandibular first molar , pathology , philosophy , linguistics
Summary. A case is reported of what appears to be a transposition affecting the mandibular first, second, and third molars. The possible aetiology is discussed in relation to previously published studies. In the case described the primary actilogical factor appears to intraosseous migration of the developing tooth germ.