title: Dilaceration of a permanent mandibular incisor. A case report.
abstract: A case is described where a permanent mandibular incisor was found to be dilacerated. Histological examination of the extracted tooth was consistent with trauma, although there was no supporting history. These findings are discussed and the orthodontic implications are considered.
authors.affiliation: Department of Child Dental Health, Dental School, Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: S M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Chadwick
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Millett
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007180:Incisor / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000293:injuries; D008334:Mandible; D018677:Tooth Injuries / Q000150:complications; D014092:Tooth Root / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000293:injuries; D014094:Tooth, Deciduous / Q000293:injuries