Eruption rates of lower second premolars at different development stages evaluated with cone-beam computed tomography.

CONCLUSIONS: LPm2 at Demirjian stage F showed greater eruption rates than at stages D or E, regardless of whether rates were measured from the ARL or the OPL. Faster eruption is expected for LPm2 at stage F. Evaluation of the LPm2's developmental stage using CBCT can aid in clinical decision making regarding the correct timing for intervention.
PMID: 27684190 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: The Angle Orthodontist - September 28, 2016 Category: Dentistry Authors: Rinaldi MR, de Lima EM, de Menezes LM, Rizzatto SM, Matje PR, Ribeiro RV Tags: Angle Orthod Source Type: research