To investigate the commonly affected carious teeth in the early and late mixed dentition period of male and female orthodontic patients. A total of 224 (Male: Female ratio 118: 106) patients were diagnosed in the early mixed and late mixed dentition in 3 age subgroups; 6-7 years, 8-10 years and 11-13 years at the patients were investigated regarding carious lesions in the maxillary and mandibul...

tooth impaction rarely occurs in primary dentition. most of the primary teeth impactions are seen in second molars. the purpose of this article is to present a 4-year-old girl with bilateral impaction of inverted primary maxillary central incisors which trauma had displaced their tooth germ before erupting.

Mesiodens is a midline supernumerary tooth commonly seen in the maxillary arch, and incidence of molariform mesiodens in the maxillary midline is rare in permanent dentition and extremely uncommon in primary dentition. A midline supernumerary tooth in the primary dentition can cause ectopic or delayed eruption of permanent central incisors which will further alter occlusion and may compromise e...

background: the purpose of this study was to assess the dental arch dimensions in primary dentition of 3-5 years old filipino children and determining the existence of sexual dimorphism. m aterials and methods: in this descriptive study, 60 filipino preschool children aged 3-5 years old were selected from manila city. study casts were used for measurements of 3 arch dimensions: bicanine width, ...

The incidence of posterior crossbite in the primary dentition has been reported as 8-22%. The crossbite usually results from bilateral maxillary constriction and is commonly associated with an occlusion guided lateral deviation of the mandible upon closing. Correction of the posteriorcross bite in the primary dentition is indicated to establish a stable occlusion and avoid possible deleterious ...

Background: Traumatic injuries to the primary dentition are a frequent occurrence in children during the preschool ages of 1 to 4 years and are primarily due to falls. Developmental disturbances to the permanent teeth can occur from trauma to the primary dentition, resulting in hypoplastic defects and disruptions in eruption. The aim of this clinical case report was to demonstrate that developm...

Infraocclusion is a developmental abnormality that affects tooth lying below the plane of occlusion. It most common in children with mixed dentition, past age six. usually noticeable posterior part dental arch, involving one deciduous molars. The presence infraocclusion can be identified by clinical examination or on radiographs. aim study was to present literature review incidence primary mola...