title: Permanent molars: delayed development and eruption.
abstract: Delayed development and eruption of all the permanent molars is a rare phenomenon, which can cause disturbance in the developing occlusion. The eruption of permanent first and second molars is very important for the coordination of facial growth and for providing sufficient occlusal support for undisturbed mastication. In the case described, the first permanent molars were delayed in their development and were seen erupting at the age of nine and a half years. Severe disparity between the left and the right side of the dentition with respect to the rate of development of molars were also present.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, A Constituent Institution of MAHE, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore 575 001, Karnataka, India.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Arathi
authors.forename: B S
authors.initials: BS
authors.lastname: Suprabha
authors.forename: S M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Pai
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D019229:Dentition, Permanent; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008963:Molar / Q000503:physiopathology*; D014078:Tooth Eruption