Ectopic eruption of maxillary first permanent molars: a review.
This paper presents information on the ectopic eruption of the maxillary first permanent molar, a local eruption disturbance. Two types can be differentiated: reversible and self-correcting, and an irreversible type, in which the permanent molar remains locked. Many treatment methods have been suggested.
D006801:Humans; D008437:Maxilla; D008963:Molar / Q000601:surgery; D009967:Orthodontic Appliances; D011379:Prognosis; D014079:Tooth Eruption, Ectopic / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*; D014081:Tooth Extraction; D014087:Tooth Movement Techniques