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Title: Four cases of unusually sited impactions. Report for Jan-Jul 80

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:5872478

The impacted tooth and its associated pathology provides the most diagnostic challenges to the dentist. Impactions can occur because of mal-positioning of the tooth bud and obstruction in the path of eruption. However, the exact mechanism is still unknown. Four unusual and uncommon cases of impacted permanent molars are being described.

Research Organization:
Army Inst. of Dental Research, Washington, DC (USA)
OSTI ID:
5872478
Report Number(s):
AD-A-103360/4
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English