Brook A. Niemiec DVM Southern California Veterinary Dental Specialties A deciduous malocclusion is one that is not standard for the breed which occurs during the deciduous phase of dentition. Any class of malocclusion can present in the deciduous phase, however jaw length discrepancies are more commonly seen at this time. Moreover, these malocclusions may be temporary or develop into a permanen...

The mixed dentition is the developmental period after the permanent first molars and incisors have erupted, and before the remaining deciduous teeth are lost. Phase I treatment is usually done early in this period. Mixed dentition treatment goals often focus on skeletal rather than dental correction. To design a treatment plan, the clinician must understand the growth and development patterns, ...

This report involves two cases of extreme dilaceration of the permanent mandibular incisor teeth. A history of trauma sustained to the primary dentition was elicited in each case. Although a relatively rare condition, several reports have been made regarding dilacerated maxillary incisor teeth. Very few case reports could be found involving dilacerated mandibular teeth.