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Orthodontic correction of an ectopic mandibular first permanent molar: a case report
1Department of Orthodontics, University of Rome "Tor Vergata", Ospedale Fatebenefratelli – Isola Tiberina, Via Ponte Quattrocapi 34- 00184, Rome, Italy.
DOI: 10.17796/jcpd.25.2.0125173672t7pm54 Vol.25,Issue 2,April 2001 pp.119-121
Published: 01 April 2001
Ectopic eruption of mandibular first molar is a rare clinical problem.It is one result of an improper balance in the forces of growth and eruption. A case of ectopic eruption of the mandibular first permanent molar is described and the technique for repositioning it is showed.
Aldo Giancotti,Antonella Maselli. Orthodontic correction of an ectopic mandibular first permanent molar: a case report. Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry. 2001. 25(2);119-121.
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