Why Premature Loss of Primary Teeth Matters
The early loss of a primary (deciduous) tooth—whether due to trauma, caries, or other causes—can disrupt the natural dental development trajectory. While it may seem less critical than adult tooth loss, early intervention ensures proper alignment, occlusion, and space preservation for permanent successors. Without timely management, adjacent teeth...
Why Thumb Sucking Happens—and How It Can Shape Oral Development
Thumb sucking is a natural reflex in infants, often providing comfort and security. While it typically resolves on its own by age 4, persistent habits beyond this stage may influence dental alignment and oral health. The good news? Early awareness and gentle guidance can help mitigate long-term effects while fostering positive or...
Understanding the Impact of Premature Primary Tooth Loss
The loss of a primary (deciduous) molar before its natural exfoliation can disrupt the natural dental alignment and occlusion. While this may seem concerning, modern dentistry offers effective solutions to preserve oral health and ensure proper development of the permanent dentition. Early intervention not only maintains aesthetics but al...
Betapa bahagianya hati orang tua kala melihat buah hatinya mampu menyikat gigi sendiri. Tapi taukah ayah dan bunda ada bahaya tersembunyi jika anak terbiasa menyikat gigi sendiri tanpa pengawasan orang tua?
Fakor usia merupakan salah faktor penting yang menentukan proses pembersihan gigi dan mulut. Semakin meningkat usia semakin baik pembersihan gigi dan mulutnya.
Usia dapat mempengaruhi beberap...
Peneliti: G. F. Ferrazzano, T. Cantile, G. Sangianatoni, A. Ingenito
Jurnal rujukan:
Ferrazzano, G.F., Cantile, T., Sangianatoni, G., and Ingenito, A., 2008, Effectiveness of a Motivation Method on the Oral Hygiene Of Children, European Journal of Pediatric Dentistry; 9(4)
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Tujuan
Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh model motivasi kebersihan gigi da...