Resorption of premolar roots by ectopic canines.
This case report describes an unusual phenomenon related to bilaterally displaced canines, where both upper lateral incisors were absent, but where the canines produced extensive root resorption of both upper first premolars, necessitating their removal.
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D000293:Adolescent; D001641:Bicuspid; D003481:Cuspid; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D014079:Tooth Eruption, Ectopic / Q000150:complications*; D014091:Tooth Resorption / Q000209:etiology*; D014097:Tooth, Unerupted / Q000150:complications