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- Title
Therapeutic Strategies of Primary Molar Infraocclusion: A Systematic Review.
- Authors
Patano, Assunta; Inchingolo, Angelo Michele; Laudadio, Claudia; Azzollini, Daniela; Marinelli, Grazia; Ceci, Sabino; Latini, Giulia; Rapone, Biagio; Inchingolo, Alessio Danilo; Mancini, Antonio; Inchingolo, Francesco; Di Venere, Daniela; Tartaglia, Gianluca Martino; Dipalma, Gianna; Malcangi, Giuseppina
- Abstract
Background: Infraocclusion of deciduous molars is a clinical disturbance that occurs during primary and mixed dentition and has some orthodontic implications. Infraoccluded teeth are believed to be potential sites of malocclusion, with a risk of tipping neighbouring teeth and losing space. This systematic review aims to analyse the management of primary molars infraocclusion and to provide updated guidelines. Methods: A literature search was performed using PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science databases from 1 January 2017 to 28 November 2022. The inclusion criteria were: studies only on human subjects, open access studies, case reports, randomised trials, retrospective, observational studies, and English language. Results: A total of 372 publications were identified from the databases and a final number of nine studies were included in the review for qualitative analysis. Conclusion: Management of patients suffering from infraocclusion depends on the severity, age at diagnosis, and presence of succeeded premolars. Early diagnosis of infraoccluded primary elements is fundamental and cannot be postponed. Preservation of the primary molars may be a valid option with long-term stability if there is no or moderate primary molar infraocclusion, root resorption of less than half of the root, and no decay or restoration.
- Subjects
PREVENTIVE orthodontics; THERAPEUTICS; ONLINE information services; STRATEGIC planning; STATISTICAL reliability; TOOTH loss; MOLARS; SYSTEMATIC reviews; DENTAL occlusion; DECIDUOUS dentition (Tooth development); ROOT resorption (Teeth); MEDLINE; DENTAL caries
- Publication
Children, 2023, Vol 10, Issue 3, p582
- ISSN
2227-9067
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3390/children10030582