Therapeutic Strategies of Primary Molar Infraocclusion: A Systematic Review
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 syst...
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| author | Assunta Patano Angelo Michele Inchingolo Claudia Laudadio Daniela Azzollini Grazia Marinelli Sabino Ceci Giulia Latini Biagio Rapone Alessio Danilo Inchingolo Antonio Mancini Francesco Inchingolo Daniela Di Venere Gianluca Martino Tartaglia Gianna Dipalma Giuseppina Malcangi |
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| description | 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. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-5b574f6b79524660bcb7ec29f7fa0ffd2023-11-17T10:22:19ZengMDPI AGChildren2227-90672023-03-0110358210.3390/children10030582Therapeutic Strategies of Primary Molar Infraocclusion: A Systematic ReviewAssunta Patano0Angelo Michele Inchingolo1Claudia Laudadio2Daniela Azzollini3Grazia Marinelli4Sabino Ceci5Giulia Latini6Biagio Rapone7Alessio Danilo Inchingolo8Antonio Mancini9Francesco Inchingolo10Daniela Di Venere11Gianluca Martino Tartaglia12Gianna Dipalma13Giuseppina Malcangi14Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, ItalyDepartment of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, ItalyDepartment of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, ItalyDepartment of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, ItalyDepartment of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, ItalyDepartment of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, ItalyDepartment of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, ItalyDepartment of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, ItalyDepartment of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, ItalyDepartment of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, ItalyDepartment of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, ItalyDepartment of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, ItalyDepartment of Biomedical, Surgical and Dental Sciences, School of Dentistry, University of Milan, 20100 Milan, ItalyDepartment of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, ItalyDepartment of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, ItalyBackground: 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.https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/10/3/582paediatric dentistrypublic health dentistryorthodonticstooth ankylosistoothunerupted |
| spellingShingle | Assunta Patano Angelo Michele Inchingolo Claudia Laudadio Daniela Azzollini Grazia Marinelli Sabino Ceci Giulia Latini Biagio Rapone Alessio Danilo Inchingolo Antonio Mancini Francesco Inchingolo Daniela Di Venere Gianluca Martino Tartaglia Gianna Dipalma Giuseppina Malcangi Therapeutic Strategies of Primary Molar Infraocclusion: A Systematic Review Children paediatric dentistry public health dentistry orthodontics tooth ankylosis tooth unerupted |
| title | Therapeutic Strategies of Primary Molar Infraocclusion: A Systematic Review |
| title_full | Therapeutic Strategies of Primary Molar Infraocclusion: A Systematic Review |
| title_fullStr | Therapeutic Strategies of Primary Molar Infraocclusion: A Systematic Review |
| title_full_unstemmed | Therapeutic Strategies of Primary Molar Infraocclusion: A Systematic Review |
| title_short | Therapeutic Strategies of Primary Molar Infraocclusion: A Systematic Review |
| title_sort | therapeutic strategies of primary molar infraocclusion a systematic review |
| topic | paediatric dentistry public health dentistry orthodontics tooth ankylosis tooth unerupted |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/10/3/582 |
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