Single rooted primary mandibular first molar is a rare developmental anomaly. Literatures reveal that failure of invagination of Hertwig's epithelial root sheath leads to this unusual root form. Thorough knowledge of root canal morphology and anatomical variations of primary teeth can help a pediatric dentist in successful root canal treatment. Hereby, we describe two cases of primary mandibula...

The present study investigated the effects of two orthodontic appliances on changes in the cephalometric reference planes using the three-dimensional finite element method. We simulated the use of a headgear and an orthopedic facial mask, two devices for the application of orthodontic force to the jaw. Using a finite element model of the skull, orthodontic force was applied to the maxillary fir...

AIM Molar-Incisor Hypomineralisation (MIH) is a congenital disease which increases in prevalence. It affects permanent first molars and, often to a lesser degree, permanent incisors with variable severity. The aetiology is unknown, but different hypotheses have been advanced. Differential diagnosis is mandatory not to confound MIH with other diseases. Treatment consists in a minimally invasive ...

OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to evaluate the mean rotation of the upper first molar (U1(st) M) in cast models from nontreated patients presenting: Class I, skeletal Class II, dental Class II, and skeletal Class III, comparing with Class I orthodontically treated patients. MATERIALS AND METHODS One hundred cast models were evaluated with five groups, composed of nontreated Class I (n = ...

The success rates of implants placed in the posterior region of both jaws are less than the anterior segments. Anatomic features, mastication dynamics, and adequate implant selection are all significant for long-term prognosis in the molar region. This article discusses important aspects in planning the use of dental implants in the areas of first molars.

OBJECTIVE To observe the presence of sexual dimorphism and compare the mesiodistal width of the teeth in Caucasian, African and Japanese individuals with Brazilian ancestry not orthodontically treated and with normal occlusion. METHODS One hundred pairs of dental casts were used. It was measured, from first molar to first molar in both arches, the teeth's mesiodistal widths, using a digital c...

In the Bodmin Tors example above, notice from Figure 14a (p.20) that the clustering structure is actually quite different from that of the Redwood Seedling example in 12a (p.12). Rather than small isolate clumps, there appear to be two large groups of points in the northwest and southwest, separated by a large empty region. Moreover, the points within each group are actually quite uniform with ...