Oral habits in children have a definite bearing on the development of occlusion. Frequently, children acquire certain habits that may either temporarily or permanently be harmful to dental occlusion and to the tooth supporting structures. A habit can be defined as the tendency towards an act that has become a repeated performance, relatively fixed, consistent [...]
Continue reading …The local factors responsible (Etiology of malocclusion) to produce a localized effect confined to one or more adjacent or opposing teeth. Anomalies in Number of Teeth in etiology of malocclusion In order to achieve good occlusion, the normal number of teeth should be present. Presence of extra teeth or absence of one or more teeth [...]
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The Classification of Malocclusion has been done by many and is given in detail below: Angle’s System of classification of malocclusion Edward Angle introduced a system of classifying malocclusion in the year 1899. Angle’s classification is still in use after almost 100 years of its introduction due to its simplicity of application. Basis for Angle’s [...]
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Malocclusion can present itself in numerous ways. Classification involves the grouping together of various malocclusion into simpler or smaller groups. In order to have a system of classification, standards should be set up that represent normalcy. The deviations from the accepted norms should also be grouped into various smaller divisions or categories. The advantages of [...]
Continue reading …During the 1970’s, andrews six keys to normal occlusion came forward after studying models of 120 patients with ideal occlusion. Andrews considered the presence of these features essential to achieve an optimal occlusion. Andrews six keys to normal occlusion are considered under the following headings: 1. Molar inter-arch relationship 2. Mesio-distal crown angulation 3. Labio-lingual [...]
Continue reading …The term disclusion is used to describe dis-occlusion or separation of nonfunctional posterior teeth during eccentric motions of the jaw. Disclusion of posterior teeth is brought about by condylar guidance and incisal guidance Condylar guidance refers to the downward movement of both the condyles along the slopes of the articular eminence during protrusive movements leading [...]
Continue reading …Family dental practice is an important subject to understand where the special developmental characteristics of the pediatric patients and the important relationship these patients establish with their parents, the practitioners and staff members call for a unique environment and establishment. Those who treat children should periodically review various aspects of family dental practice management, such [...]
Continue reading …Child is nature’s most benevolent creation. The child is not just a miniature adult but a dynamic organism undergoing constant mental, physical and emotional changes. Pedodontics is the branch of dentistry concerned with providing comprehensive dental care and treatment for the child patient, making it the most satisfying and rewarding type of dentistry. The Pediatric [...]
Continue reading …Forensic dentistry or Forensic odontology is one of the most rapidly developing branch of forensic medicine and forensic science. This is mainly due to the immense importance of dental evidence in the identification of victims of mass disaster, abuse or organized crimes. A comprehensive understanding of this science is absolutely necessary for the Pedodontists as [...]
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