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Orthodontic and Surgical Treatment of Impacted Maxillary Central Incisors Allied with Impacted Supernumerary Tooth

Orthodontic and Surgical Treatment of Impacted Maxillary Central Incisors Allied with Impacted Supernumerary Tooth

January 2010

Although impaction of the maxillary central incisors is reported less frequently than that of the third molars or the canines, early referral of patients in the mixed dentition is common due to concern of parents and pediatric dentists or general dentists regarding delayed eruption of the permanent maxillary central incisors.

The Mandibular Third Molar: A Method for Predicting its Eruption

The Mandibular Third Molar: A Method for Predicting its Eruption

February 1999

One of the problems in orthodontics and oral surgery is determining when to extract third molars or when it is advisable to let them complete their eruption. This study attempts to establish a prediction method using panoramic radiographs to help make that decision.