Treatment of ectopic first permanent molar teeth

Ectopic eruption of the first permanent molar is a relatively common occurence in the developing dentition. A range of treatment options are available to the clinician provided that diagnosis is made early. Non-treatment can result in premature exfoliation of the second primary molar, space loss and...

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Published in:	Dental update Vol. 39; no. 9; pp. 656 - 661
Main Authors:	Hennessy, Joe, Al-Awadhi, EA, Dwyer, Lian O, Leith, Rona
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	London George Warman Publications 01-11-2012
Subjects:	Child Dentistry Humans Malocclusion - etiology Malocclusion - therapy Mesial Movement of Teeth - etiology Mesial Movement of Teeth - therapy Molar Orthodontic Wires Orthodontics Recurrence Tooth Eruption, Ectopic - complications Tooth Eruption, Ectopic - therapy Tooth, Impacted - complications Tooth, Impacted - therapy
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Summary:	Ectopic eruption of the first permanent molar is a relatively common occurence in the developing dentition. A range of treatment options are available to the clinician provided that diagnosis is made early. Non-treatment can result in premature exfoliation of the second primary molar, space loss and impaction of the second premolar. This paper will describe the management of ectopic first permanent molars, using clinical examples to illustrate the available treatment options. Clinical Relevance: This paper is relevant to every general dental practitioner who treats patients in mixed dentition.
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ISSN:	0305-5000 2515-589X
DOI:	10.12968/denu.2012.39.9.656