Mandibular second premolar distoangulation: a longitudinal follow-up from the mixed to the permanent dentition

CONCLUSIONS: The frequency of MnP2 distoangulation among orthodontic patients was 4.85%. Mild to moderate distoangulated Mnp2 spontaneously uprighted from the mixed to the permanent dentition. Small lateral incisors, second premolar agenesis, and infraocclusion of deciduous molar were frequently found in cases with MnP2 distoangulation.PMID:37452680 | DOI:10.1093/ejo/cjad038

Source: European Journal of Orthodontics - July 15, 2023 Category: Dentistry Authors: Beatriz Quevedo Felicia Miranda Jos é Roberto Pereira Lauris Flavio Mauro Ferrari Junior Daniela Garib Source Type: research