Molarization of the lower second premolars.
This paper presents a case of extreme tooth variation. The patient was first observed during the mixed dentition period, when she presented a mild Class II malocclusion with increased overjet and acceptable overbite. In a panoramic radiograph, the presence of lower second premolars of disproportionate dimensions was discovered. When these oversized premolars erupted, the Class I malocclusion tended toward Class III, with an edge-to-edge bite. This created an unstable occlusion and the possible need for extractions.
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Department of Orthodontics, University of Valencia, Spain.
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D001641:Bicuspid / Q000002:abnormalities*; D002648:Child; D003769:Dental Occlusion, Traumatic / Q000150:complications / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008313:Malocclusion, Angle Class III / Q000209:etiology*; D008334:Mandible; D008963:Molar / Q000002:abnormalities*; D009811:Odontometry; D014071:Tooth Abnormalities / Q000150:complications