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Unerupted second primary molars: report of two cases

S H Järvinen1

  • 1Department of Pedodontics and Orthodontics, University of Helsinki, Finland.

ASDC Journal of Dentistry for Children
|September 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary

Unerupted primary molars require careful extraction timing. This ensures proper development of permanent successors and maintains space in the permanent dentition for optimal dental alignment.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Dentistry
  • Dental Development

Background:

  • Unerupted primary teeth can complicate dental arch development.
  • Congenital absence of succedaneous teeth presents unique challenges.

Observation:

  • Two cases of unerupted primary mandibular second molars are presented.
  • One case involved a congenitally missing permanent second premolar.
  • The other case showed the unerupted molar positioned below and behind its permanent successor.

Findings:

  • Extraction of unerupted primary molars is generally recommended.
  • Optimal extraction timing is crucial for successful outcomes.

Implications:

  • Careful consideration of succedaneous premolar development is necessary before extraction.
  • Assessment of permanent dentition space relations is vital for timing extractions.
  • Management of unerupted primary molars impacts long-term dental arch integrity.

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