Bilateral Symmetrical Fusion of Permanent Mandibular Lateral Incisors and Canines: A Rare Clinical Case [PDF]
Fusion is a rare developmental anomaly characterized by the union of two adjacent tooth germs during the morphodifferentiation stage of tooth formation, resulting in a single enlarged tooth.
Suresh Kandagal Veerabhadrappa +5 more
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Association between malocclusion and other occlusions in mixed and permanent dentitions: a cross-sectional study [PDF]
IntroductionMalocclusion, a dental abnormality commonly found in children, has been associated with a risk of developing other occlusion problems. In the literature, no comparison has been made as to whether children with mixed or permanent dentition are
Sarah Ahmed Bahammam +1 more
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A Comparative Analysis of Differences in Salivary hBD-2 Levels and Their Correlation with Dental Caries and Unstimulated Saliva pH in Children with Primary and Permanent Dentition [PDF]
Background/Objectives: This exploratory study aimed to investigate potential differences and associations between salivary hBD-2 levels and dental caries, as well as between unstimulated salivary pH and salivary hBD-2 levels, in children with primary and
Branislava Stojković +10 more
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Objective: Traumatic dental injuries (TDIs) affect the aesthetics and function of primary teeth and can cause sequelae in their permanent successors. This study assessed the distribution of TDIs and sequelae in the primary dentition and the respective ...
Paula Akemi Albuquerque Kominami +5 more
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The position of the upper first molar (UFM) is currently considered the “key of occlusion”. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of the mesiorotated UFM, and its relationship with anterior dental crowding in mixed and permanent ...
Vincenzo Quinzi +5 more
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Morphological variations of mandibular sigmoid notch in children aged 4-14 years
Aim: The sigmoid notch additionally known as the mandibular notch is a deep notch setting apart the coronoid process and the condyle. Different morphological variations of sigmoid notch (wide, round and sloping) have been documented in literature as ...
Rahul Hegde +2 more
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Objective: This study, using a retrospective analysis of nationwide dental records of school-going children over 8 years, aims to identify childhood factors associated with dental caries incidence in the permanent dentition up to adolescence.
Sharon Hui Xuan Tan +3 more
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Minimally invasive orthodontics: elastodontic therapy in a growing patient affected by Dentinogenesis Imperfecta [PDF]
AIM: The aim of the study was to report the use of an elastodontic therapy in a growing patient affected by Dentinogenesis Imperfecta, second class malocclusion, deep bite and lower arch crowding from the deciduous dentition to permanent one. CASE
IERARDO, GAETANO +4 more
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Numerical abnormalities of permanent dentition - a case report
Tooth number abnormalities may occur under the influence of genetic or environmental factors which intervene in the tooth formation stages (induction and proliferation), most commonly the permanent dentition being affected. The result is the appearance of dental anomalies with numerical deficiency (hypodontia, anodontia), or with dental excess ...
Decusara, Mioara +3 more
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Talon cusp affecting primary dentition in two siblings: a case report [PDF]
The term talon cusp refers to a rare developmental dental anomaly characterized by a cusp-like structure projecting from the cingulum area or cement-enamel junction.
King, N. M. +3 more
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