A possible etiology for the dilaceration and flexion of permanent tooth roots relative to bone remodeling gradients in alveolar bone

Introduction: Trauma, altered tooth germ position and delayed tooth eruption have been hypothesized as possible causes of tooth root dilacerations and flexion, however these anatomical variations appear more commonly associated with posterior teeth and absence of traumatic history. The Hypothesis: P...

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Main Author: Richard G Standerwick
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2014-01-01
Series:Dental Hypotheses
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Online Access:http://www.dentalhypotheses.com/article.asp?issn=2155-8213;year=2014;volume=5;issue=1;spage=7;epage=10;aulast=Standerwick