title: Segmental repositioning combined with orthodontic fine adjustment of nonerupting permanent molars: a case report.
abstract: Eruption disturbance of a permanent tooth is challenging to clinicians. Eruption failure of a posterior tooth causes lateral open bite that severely interrupts function. This case report describes the treatment of nonerupting permanent molars by segmental repositioning followed by orthodontic fine adjustment. Two nonerupting permanent molars at different eruption stages were repositioned with a one- or two-step single-tooth segmental osteotomy technique. Final location of the repositioned tooth-alveolar bone segment was adjusted via orthodontic means.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthodontics, College of Dentistry, Kyunghee University, Seoul, Korea.
authors.forename: Yoon-Goo
authors.initials: YG
authors.lastname: Kang
authors.forename: Ji-Young
authors.initials: JY
authors.lastname: Kim
authors.forename: Young-Jun
authors.initials: YJ
authors.lastname: Lee
authors.forename: Baek-Soo
authors.initials: BS
authors.lastname: Lee
mesh_terms: D000541:Alveolectomy / Q000379:methods; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008963:Molar / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D009969:Orthodontic Wires; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000379:methods*; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D020254:Tooth Ankylosis / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy; D014087:Tooth Movement Techniques / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D014097:Tooth, Unerupted / Q000601:surgery* / Q000628:therapy