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KMID : 0361920120420020094
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Korean Journal of Orthodontics
2012 Volume.42 No. 2 p.94 ~ p.98
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Late development of a mandibular second premolar
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Bicakci Ali Altug
Doruk Cenk
Babacan Hasan
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Abstract
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In this report, we present the case of a girl with delayed odontogenesis of a lower second premolar for which she was followed up for 8.5 years. Congenital absence of permanent mandibular second premolars was observed at the initial radiographic examination at 8 years and 1 month. One year later, during the treatment period, an unexpected odontogenesis of a right second premolar was diagnosed on follow-up radiography. The original treatment plan was revised and a new plan was successfully implemented. Th is unusual case showed that the orthodontist’s clinical philosophy must be fl exible because unexpected situations can arise, especially when treating growing patients.
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KEYWORD
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Agenesis, Dentofacial anomalies, Diagnosis and treatment planning, Pediatric dentistry
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