Why Deep Fissures Pose a Risk to Children’s Teeth
Children’s primary and permanent molars often develop deep grooves—known as occlusal fissures —on their chewing surfaces. While these natural contours aid in mastication, they also create microenvironments where plaque bacteria thrive. Without proper oral hygiene, these fissures become prime targets for dental caries , particularly...
Why Primary Molars Matter: More Than Just Baby Teeth
Primary (deciduous) molars play a crucial role in a child’s oral development, serving as essential tools for chewing and speech formation. Unlike permanent teeth, they lack the robust enamel of adult molars, making them more susceptible to decay and infection. When a primary molar becomes inflamed or infected, prompt attention ensures not o...
RESULTS
All patients finished treatment with Class I molar relationships, normal overjet (2–4 mm) and normal overbite (2–4 mm). There was some relapse during the posttreatment phase.
Dental Changes
The treated group showed a statistically insignificant 0.4 mm of maxillary molar intrusion during treatment, whereas the controls exhibited 2.9 mm of eruption (Table 1). During the posttreatment ...
MATERIALS AND METHODS
Study Design and Population
The study sample consisted of 17 retrognathic hyperdivergent patients who had previously received treatment at the graduate orthodontic clinic of Texas A&M University College of Dentistry. Both the original treatment study and the current follow-up assessing post-treatment stability were conducted prospectively. Inclusion criteria for all parti...
The general superimposition observed on the anterior cranial base at Sella indicates that there has been substantial vertical development throughout therapy. The general vertical development of the face complex appeared to keep proceeding inferiorly and posteriorly, indicating a degree of posterior growth rotation. The anterior modifications included soft tissue remodeling and maturation.
The max...
Radiographic discoveries.
The final OPG revealed that the roots are usually of adequate parallelism, with the exception of the upper right lateral incisor and upper premolars, which seemed to be mesially pointed. To rectify this, second-order bends were added to a 0.019 x 0.025" SS arch wire during the case's final process. The location of the growing lower-third molars has not changed significan...
[Table/Fig-4]: Edentulous space in mandibular right first molar region
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Abstract
Objectives and Background
In order to restore normal contour, function, and aesthetics, missing teeth must be restored since they cause structural imbalance, inefficient function, bad aesthetics, and psychological affects on people. Since ancient times, a variety of synthetic and natural alternatives have been employed to replace lost teeth. The newest replacement techni...
Figure 31. Mandibular molar extraction
However, hard tissue formation within extraction sockets is highly variable in humans.