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Oral cavity maxilla, June 2008
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When he was 5 years of age the intraoral examination revealed incomplete primary dentition with five missing teeth, marginal gingivitis, interdental papilla hypertrophy, carious lesions in seven primary teeth, and one permanent tooth of various degrees of advancement for conservative treatment (Fig. 1).
Panoramic radiograph, November 2008
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The roots of the lower incisors were only half of their normal length (Fig. 2).
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Maxilla, right side, December 2013
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When the patient was 10, the exposure of two-thirds of palatal roots and third-degree loosening of teeth were observed (Fig. 3).
Panoramic radiograph, December 2013
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A panoramic radiograph picture was taken (Fig. 4), which revealed complete absence of the bone base in all permanent first molars.
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Oral cavity, June 2015
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A few months later (Fig. 5), examination revealed intensified inflammation around tooth 36 with its roots halfway exposed, as well as looseness of teeth 32-42.
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Oral cavity, July 2018
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Panoramic radiograph, September 2018
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A control panoramic radiograph picture was taken (Fig. 8).
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