title: Mandibular first and second molar tooth transposition: a case report.
abstract: A case is reported of what appears to be a transposition affecting the mandibular first, second, and third molars. The possible aetiology is discussed in relation to previously published studies. In the case described the primary actilogical factor appears to intraosseous migration of the developing tooth germ.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthodontics, Eastman Dental Institute, London, UK.
authors.forename: J E R
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Grant
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Abu Mezier
authors.forename: A T
authors.initials: AT
authors.lastname: Dibiase
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D003795:Dental Sac / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008312:Malocclusion, Angle Class II / Q000175:diagnosis; D008334:Mandible / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008963:Molar / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D008964:Molar, Third / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D011859:Radiography; D014079:Tooth Eruption, Ectopic / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D014097:Tooth, Unerupted / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging