Familial primary failure of eruption of permanent teeth.
A son and his mother presented with features consistent with a diagnosis of primary failure of eruption. The features of this condition are described together with some aspects of treatment. The impact of the condition on vertical facial growth is discussed.
Brady
J
J
Birmingham Dental Hospital.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008310:Malocclusion / Q000628:therapy; D014078:Tooth Eruption; D014087:Tooth Movement Techniques; D014097:Tooth, Unerupted / Q000235:genetics*