The aim was to establish whether there is a relationship between the presence of unilateral posterior crossbite (u-PCB) and mesio-distal inclination permanent upper canines, angulation occlusal plane, or labial commissure in children. A cross-sectional association study conducted. Panoramic radiography used measure canines frontal rest photography commissure. measurements were performed with tpsDig264 software version 2.25, 2016, Ecology & Evolution, SUNY), data obtained analyzed SPSS 22.0...

Background/Objectives: Preclinical training in pediatric dentistry is traditionally performed on acrylic primary teeth or natural extracted phantoms dental manikins. With technological advancements, virtual simulation has become increasingly common, enhancing the development of cognitive and motor skills students while complementing traditional methods. Specific objectives included assessing whether preclinical theoretical knowledge impacts skill scores, comparing quality preparations versus...

The ectopic eruption of the maxillary first permanent molar (EEM) is a local alteration dental with multifactorial aetiology. aims our study were to determine prevalence EEM in children and analyse whether there relationship between dento-skeletal characteristics. A total 322 analysed Ricketts cephalometric descriptive analytical statistical analysis was carried out. 8.7%, no statistically significant differences regarding gender or location, but higher 7-year-old age group (18.8%) bilateral...

The aim of this study was to evaluate the comfort children and adolescents with conventional full-arch dental impression methods compared two intraoral scanners (iTeroTM PrimescanTM). Methods: A monocentric, analytical, controlled crossover designed compare digital PrimescanTM) in teenagers. Patient evaluated using a 100 mm VAS scale adapted Spanish for children. descriptive analytical statistical method conducted confidence level 95% (p ≤ 0.05) asymptotic or bilateral significance. Results:...

The mechanical properties of polyurethane dental aligners have been studied in an oral environment at 37°C and subjected to thermal cycling between 5°C 55°C for long periods time different stresses. aim is determine the efficacy orthodontic aligner stress levels, effect with therapy on tooth position correction. Sixty same design were applying tensions 0, 3 30 N determining deformation times from 1 760 h. Half these stresses submerged artificial saliva other half cycles 2°C salivary medium....

Background and Objectives: Temporomandibular disorders or dysfunction (TMDs) encompass a range of complex conditions that impact the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), chewing muscles, teeth, and/or their supporting tissues. Stress is one most associated factors studied as TMD predictor. The aim to figure out influence stress on TMJ status salivary cortisol in university students during before exams. Materials Methods: study was non-experimental, employing longitudinal, analytical, observational...

The aim was to compare the activity of masseter muscles in children with different types breathing.

Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the relationship between oral hygiene (OH) efficiency and manual dexterity skills in Spanish five-year-old children using two fine motor tests. Methods: A cross-sectional with a pre–post evaluation designed. children’s OH measured according Silness Löe plaque index (PI) before toothbrushing upon arrival at school (pre) after supervised (post). Motor (children’s dexterity) were determined Visual Skills Resistance Fatigue test (VMSRF test) scale for...

Background: Dentinogenesis imperfecta type I (DGI-I) is a hereditary alteration of dentin associated with osteogenesis (OI). Aim: To describe and study the morphological characteristics DGI-I scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Material methods: Twenty-five teeth from 17 individuals diagnosed OI 30 control samples were studied SEM at level enamel, dentin-enamel junction (DEJ) four levels dentin, studying its relationship clinical-radiographic alterations. The variables analysed using...

The aim of the present study was to analyse root resorption primary mandibular molars and their relationship with permanent successors age patient.

The aim of the study was to establish normality ranges linear and angular measurements that can be carried out in orthopantomographies (OPGs) a paediatric sample from Madrid, according sex dentition. OPGs performed Radiology Service Faculty Dentistry Complutense University Madrid (UCM) caucasic children between 4–14 years old were selected. A total 44 made OPGs, type dentition each child recorded. Panoramic Mandibular Index Antegonial also calculated. Statistical tests with confidence level...

The aim of this manuscript analyses the efficacy Transpalatal Arch (TPA) and Nance Button (NB) in maintaining space after premature loss upper primary molars. Study design: 54 subjects who needed maintenance arch (23 TPA group 31 NB group) had radiographic follow-up until appliance removal were enrolled study. was obtained from measurements carried out initial final radiographs. Type dental changes molar relationship also recorded. Results: mean 1.336mm, while 0.695mm, with no statistically...

Abstract Background The association between dental anomalies has been studied, giving rise to the concept of Dental Anomaly Pattern (DAP). Tooth agenesis associated with alterations such as molar infracclusion, taurodontism and delayed development. aim this study was evaluate development pattern in patients non-syndromic agenesis, comparison a control group. Methods chronological age analysed sample size 204 orthopantomographs divided into group ( n = 104) 100) Demirjian Method. Intra...

Collaborative learning (CL) is the instructional use of small groups in such a way that students work together to maximize their own and others’ learning. In this study, aim was implement online collaborative (OCL) using Microsoft Teams (MT) platform analyze students’ preferences regarding presential or Material Methods: A descriptive analytical cross-sectional study conducted with 79 from Degree Dentistry. Four were created MT clinical cases problems uploaded for discussion each group....

The aim was to analyze the accuracy of digital models and 3D-printed casts from full-arch impressions using two intraoral scanners (iTero

The aim is to quantitatively analyze the diameter and tubular density semi-quantitatively elemental composition (Calcium Phosphorus) in dentin of primary teeth children with Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) comparison a control group. Material methods: A microstructural (in vitro) analysis OI was performed SEM EDS. variables measured were tubule count (tubule/mm2) (µm) at 2000 times magnification four points different depths. semiquantitative EDS Calcium Phosphorus (cps). Descriptive inferential...

En los últimos años, se ha incrementado el número de estudiantes a distancia. Todo ello, sumado la actual pandemia sufrida por COVID-19, hecho que docencia virtual haya tomado un gran protagonismo en universitaria. grado Odontología, donde tiene peso enseñanza presencial, debido tuvimos adaptar presencial virtual. presente curso estamos usando ambos tipos. Al ser primera vez empleábamos asignaturas relacionada con Odontología infantil, tanto Grado como Posgrado, nos pareció interesante...