Pathologically induced molar extrusion--a report of an unexpected odontogenic keratocyst.
The development of a pathological process may occasionally produce unexpected tooth movements, resulting in undesirable effects upon the occlusion. A 14-year-old Caucasian male patient is reported where a mandibular second permanent molar was extruded and tilted by a rapidly developing odontogenic keratocyst, which became evident 1 year after commencing orthodontic fixed appliance therapy. The rapidity of onset, the mode of presentation, and the effects upon the occlusion are discussed.
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Booth Hall Children's Hospital, Blackley, Manchester.
D000293:Adolescent; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008310:Malocclusion / Q000628:therapy; D008336:Mandibular Diseases / Q000150:complications*; D008963:Molar; D009807:Odontogenic Cysts / Q000150:complications*; D012391:Root Resorption / Q000209:etiology; D014076:Tooth Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D014078:Tooth Eruption; D014087:Tooth Movement Techniques