Hypomineralised first permanent molars and the orthodontist

Authors:

J. K. Williams
Department of Orthodontics, Pinderfields Hospital, Wakefield
A. J. Gowans
Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds, UK

ABSTRACT

Aim

This paper discusses the orthodontic implications that need to be considered when a child presents with
hypomineralised permanent molars. The various historical and present day orthodontic approaches are outlined and indications for the
various sequences or extraction of first permanent molars presented.

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Publication date:

Sep /2003

Keywords:

hypomineralised molars, orthodontics

Issue:

Vol.4 – n.3/2003

Page:

129 – 132

Publisher:

Ariesdue

Cite:

Harvard: J. K. Williams, A. J. Gowans (2003) "Hypomineralised first permanent molars and the orthodontist", European Journal of Paediatric Dentistry, 4(3), pp129-132. doi:

Vancouver: J. K. Williams, A. J. Gowans. Hypomineralised first permanent molars and the orthodontist. European Journal of Paediatric Dentistry [Internet]. 2003Sep.1 [cited 2025Dec.05];4(3):129-132. Available from: https://www.ejpd.eu/abstract-pubmed/hypomineralised-first-permanent-molars-and-the-orthodontist/

MLA: J. K. Williams, A. J. Gowans Hypomineralised first permanent molars and the orthodontist. European Journal of Paediatric Dentistry. 2003;4(3):129-132

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