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Archives of Dentistry
ISSN: 2689-6222
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Radiographic Evaluation of Position and Angulation of Impacted Maxillary Canines in Cleft Palate Cases
Swapnil J Korde , Pallavi Diagavane , Rohit Kulshrestha , Vinay Umale , Kshama Chandurkar , Chinmaya Hawaldar
A normally developed tooth that cannot erupt in the maxillary or mandibular dentition after its normal eruption age is likely to be an impacted tooth. Radiographic confirmation suggests that it will not erupt in its dental arch [1]. The most commonly impacted teeth are the mandibular third molars followed by permanent maxillary canines. Langberg quoted “no tooth is more interesting from a developmental point of view than the maxillary canine” [2].
Arch Dent, 2023, Volume 5, Issue 1, p1-8 | DOI: 10.33696/dentistry.5.023
Baseline Assessment of Dental Behavior Patterns, Associated Factors and Non-pharmacological Behavior Management Approaches among High Caries Risk 2-5-year Old Children Receiving Preventive Oral Health Care
Irosha Perera , K.N.N. Karunachandra , B. A. S. Wimalasena , A. M. Mustapha , Manosha L. Perera
Background & Aim: Providing dental treatment to young children becomes challenging due to their dental fear or anxiety, which manifests in disruptive or non-compliant behavior. This study aims to collect baseline information on the behavior patterns and related factors of 2- 5-yearold children with dental caries at the first visit for basic preventive dental treatment and non-pharmacological behavioral management.
Arch Dent, 2023, Volume 5, Issue 1, p9-18 | DOI: 10.33696/dentistry.5.024
Assessment of Oral Hygiene Practice and Associated Factors among Middle-aged People in a Rural Municipality, Nepal
Maheshor Kaphle , Achel Tamang , Rajesh Karki , Nirmala Regmi , Renu Khadka , Mangesh Bajracharya
Background/Aims: Good oral hygiene practice helps to prevent oral cavity diseases and dental problems. This study aims to assess oral hygiene practices and their associated factors among middle-aged people in a rural municipality of central Nepal.
Arch Dent, 2023, Volume 5, Issue 1, p19-28 | DOI: 10.33696/dentistry.5.025