Development of the Human Dentition

Beskrivelse

Now, he has updated those concepts in a new edition. Starting with tooth formation and the development of the deciduous dentition, the author systematically takes the reader through the transition to the permanent dentition and through the aging of the dentition. Emphasis is placed on the relationships among the development of the dentition, the growth of the face, and funcational factors. Subsequently, the development of orthodontic malocclusions is presented, followed by the effects of untimely loss of deciduous teeth.

Indholdsfortegnelse

1. Formation of Teeth

2. Jaw Growth During Formation and Eruption of Deciduous Teeth

3. The First Transitional Period: Transition of Incisors and Emergence of First Permanent Molars

4. Intertransitional Period

5. The Second Transitional Period: Transition of Canines and Deciduous Molars/Premolars and Emergence of Second Permanent Molars

6. Changes in the Molar Region

7. The Adult Dentition

8. General Aspects of the Development of the Dentition

9. Growth and Development of the Facial Complex: Interactions Among the Dentition, Skeleton, and Function

10. Abnormalities of the Dental Arches

11. Class II, Division 1 Malocclusions

12. Class II, Division 2 Malocclusions

13. Class III Malocclusions

14. Open Bites and Nonocclusions

15. Asymmetries, Transverse Deviations, and Forced Bites

16. Premature Loss of Deciduous Teeth

17. Statistical Data