title: Dilaceration of a mandibular incisor: case report.
abstract: The various theories of tooth eruption are discussed and a dilacerated mandibular incisor which illustrates the diversity of potential for teeth to erupt, is reported.
authors.affiliation: Eastern Health Board, Regional Orthodontic Department, St. James's Hospital, Dublin 8, Ireland.
authors.forename: T G
authors.initials: TG
authors.lastname: McNamara
authors.forename: C M
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: McNamara
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007180:Incisor / Q000002:abnormalities*; D008334:Mandible; D019228:Tooth Crown / Q000002:abnormalities*; D014078:Tooth Eruption