Late development of a mandibular second premolar.
10.4041/kjod.2012.42.2.94
- Author:
Ali Altug BICAKCI
1
;
Cenk DORUK
;
Hasan BABACAN
Author Information
1. Department of Orthodontics, Cumhuriyet University, Faculty of Dentistry, Sivas, Turkey. altugbicakci@gmail.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Agenesis;
Dentofacial anomalies;
Diagnosis and treatment planning;
Pediatric dentistry
- MeSH:
Bicuspid;
Follow-Up Studies;
Humans;
Odontogenesis;
Pediatric Dentistry;
Philosophy
- From:The Korean Journal of Orthodontics
2012;42(2):94-98
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
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 flexible because unexpected situations can arise, especially when treating growing patients.
