Temporary arrest of root development in a premolar of a child with hypodontia and extensive caries.
The arrested development of a permanent tooth as a sequela to a periradicular infection in a primary predecessor is a rare occurrence. A case is presented where temporary arrest of root development occurred in a premolar of a child with hypodontia and extensive caries. The aetiology, management and outcome are discussed.
McDonnell
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Oral Health and Development, University Dental School and Hospital, Wilton, Ireland. s.mcdonnell@ucc.ie
Liversidge
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Kinirons
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D000848:Anodontia / Q000503:physiopathology*; D001641:Bicuspid / Q000254:growth & development*; D002648:Child; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000503:physiopathology*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D009805:Odontogenesis / Q000502:physiology*; D010483:Periapical Diseases / Q000150:complications; D019227:Tooth Apex / Q000254:growth & development; D014092:Tooth Root / Q000254:growth & development*; D014094:Tooth, Deciduous / Q000473:pathology; D016896:Treatment Outcome