27 October 2004

Examination of infantile right maxilla, anterior fragment, with regard to dentition.

Visual:

One tooth present (upper right first deciduous molar (54*)). Alveoli (sockets) of upper right first deciduous incisor, second deciduous incisor, deciduous canine and deciduous second molar present (51, 52, 53, 55). Anterior/mesial wall of upper right permanent first molar (16) crypt visible. The crown of 54 shows occlusal wear facets and enamel lamellae.

Radiographic. crowns of upper right permanent

.        central incisor (11)
.        lateral incisor (12)
.        canine (13)
.        first premolar (14)
.        second premolar (15)

visible, with initial root development on the central incisor; crowns of the remaining teeth at an incomplete stage of development.

Interpretation:

The absent teeth 51, 52, 53, 55, and 16 were lost at post- or peri-mortem. The development of the unerupted permanent teeth suggests an age of 4.5 - 5 years.

*F.D.I. notation

X-Rays are Shown in "Positive" and "Negative" Views