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Intraoral view of the left second submerged primary mandibular molar.
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Radiographic view of the left second submerged primary mandibular molar.
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The second premolar dental follicle was completely situated between the roots of the ankylosed primary molar (Figure 2). 
The surgical site was packed with reinforced zinc oxide eugenol.
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The occlusal table of the submerged tooth was exposed by removing covering gingiva, and the surgical site was packed with reinforced zinc oxide eugenol (Zonalin, Kemdent, UK) to provide a path for the tooth to erupt (Figure 3).
The tooth position four months after luxation.
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After four months, the primary tooth erupted and reached the occlusal level of the primary dentition (Figure 4).
Restored tooth with resin composite.
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(a) Ten-month periapical view. (b) Ten-month panoramic view.
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