title: Resorption of a first permanent molar.
abstract: A case is presented of an unerupted maxillary second premolar causing the severe resorption of a first molar tooth. This case underlines the need for adequate radiographic evidence before recommending the extraction of teeth for the relief of crowding.
authors.forename: F M
authors.initials: FM
authors.lastname: Hall
authors.forename: P A
authors.initials: PA
authors.lastname: Cook
mesh_terms: D001641:Bicuspid / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008437:Maxilla; D008963:Molar / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011859:Radiography; D014091:Tooth Resorption / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D014097:Tooth, Unerupted / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging