Segmental repositioning combined with orthodontic fine adjustment of nonerupting permanent molars: a case report.
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.
Kang
Yoon-Goo
YG
Department of Orthodontics, College of Dentistry, Kyunghee University, Seoul, Korea.
Kim
Ji-Young
JY
Lee
Young-Jun
YJ
Lee
Baek-Soo
BS
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