Extreme distal migration of premolar in association with an unusual fracture of the mandible.
A case of an unerupted mandibular premolar, discovered as an incidental finding during investigation of a fracture of the mandible, is described. The possible mechanisms and outcome of migrations of such teeth are reviewed.
Clark
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Department of Plastic and Maxillofacial Surgery, Bangour General Hospital, Broxburn, West Lothian, Scotland.
Malden
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NJ
D000328:Adult; D001641:Bicuspid; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008335:Mandibular Condyle / Q000293:injuries*; D008337:Mandibular Fractures / Q000150:complications*; D014085:Tooth Migration / Q000150:complications*; D014097:Tooth, Unerupted / Q000150:complications*