Evolution of the Terminal Plane from Deciduous to Mixed Dentition
(1) Introduction: Correct development and growth of the dental arches and occlusion in the deciduous dentition is crucial for physiological occlusion in the permanent dentition. The present study evaluates the evolution of the terminal plane and canine occlusion class in the same children from decid...
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| author | María Eugenia Cabrera-Domínguez Antonia Domínguez-Reyes Antonio F. Galan-Gonzalez |
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| description | (1) Introduction: Correct development and growth of the dental arches and occlusion in the deciduous dentition is crucial for physiological occlusion in the permanent dentition. The present study evaluates the evolution of the terminal plane and canine occlusion class in the same children from deciduous to mixed dentition. (2) Materials and methods: The study included 257 children (164 girls and 93 boys) aged 3–5 years in the first phase and 8–10 years in the second phase. The chi-square test was used for the comparison of qualitative variables, while analysis of variance (ANOVA) or the Mann–Whitney U-test, Kruskal–Wallis test, and Wilcoxon test were used in the case of quantitative variables, as applicable. Statistical significance was considered for <i>p</i> < 0.05. (3) Results: The most common terminal plane in the first phase of the study was a bilateral flush plane (70%), followed by distal and mesial, with few differences between them. In the second phase, the most common terminal plane was mesial, followed by bilateral flush and distal. There were no statistically significant differences according to gender. Canine occlusion in the first phase was predominantly bilateral class I, followed by class II and class III. Similar results were recorded in the permanent dentition, except for a lesser percentage of children with canine class II. Molar occlusion in the second phase was predominantly class I, followed by half cusp class II and full cusp class II and class III. (4) Conclusions: The present study shows that knowing the age range in which maximum dental development and growth in both arches occurs may contribute to avoiding malocclusions and the possible need for orthodontic-orthopedic treatment, resulting in improved outcomes and greater stability. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-b2d52e8a0b7c49f8b7808491516e7dc12023-11-19T16:05:58ZengMDPI AGChildren2227-90672023-10-011010170810.3390/children10101708Evolution of the Terminal Plane from Deciduous to Mixed DentitionMaría Eugenia Cabrera-Domínguez0Antonia Domínguez-Reyes1Antonio F. Galan-Gonzalez2Departamento de Estomatología, Universidad de Sevilla, 41009 Sevilla, SpainDepartamento de Estomatología, Universidad de Sevilla, 41009 Sevilla, SpainDepartamento de Estomatología, Universidad de Sevilla, 41009 Sevilla, Spain(1) Introduction: Correct development and growth of the dental arches and occlusion in the deciduous dentition is crucial for physiological occlusion in the permanent dentition. The present study evaluates the evolution of the terminal plane and canine occlusion class in the same children from deciduous to mixed dentition. (2) Materials and methods: The study included 257 children (164 girls and 93 boys) aged 3–5 years in the first phase and 8–10 years in the second phase. The chi-square test was used for the comparison of qualitative variables, while analysis of variance (ANOVA) or the Mann–Whitney U-test, Kruskal–Wallis test, and Wilcoxon test were used in the case of quantitative variables, as applicable. Statistical significance was considered for <i>p</i> < 0.05. (3) Results: The most common terminal plane in the first phase of the study was a bilateral flush plane (70%), followed by distal and mesial, with few differences between them. In the second phase, the most common terminal plane was mesial, followed by bilateral flush and distal. There were no statistically significant differences according to gender. Canine occlusion in the first phase was predominantly bilateral class I, followed by class II and class III. Similar results were recorded in the permanent dentition, except for a lesser percentage of children with canine class II. Molar occlusion in the second phase was predominantly class I, followed by half cusp class II and full cusp class II and class III. (4) Conclusions: The present study shows that knowing the age range in which maximum dental development and growth in both arches occurs may contribute to avoiding malocclusions and the possible need for orthodontic-orthopedic treatment, resulting in improved outcomes and greater stability.https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/10/10/1708terminal planecanine occlusionmolar occlusiondeciduous dentitionearly mixed dentitionpermanent dentition |
| spellingShingle | María Eugenia Cabrera-Domínguez Antonia Domínguez-Reyes Antonio F. Galan-Gonzalez Evolution of the Terminal Plane from Deciduous to Mixed Dentition Children terminal plane canine occlusion molar occlusion deciduous dentition early mixed dentition permanent dentition |
| title | Evolution of the Terminal Plane from Deciduous to Mixed Dentition |
| title_full | Evolution of the Terminal Plane from Deciduous to Mixed Dentition |
| title_fullStr | Evolution of the Terminal Plane from Deciduous to Mixed Dentition |
| title_full_unstemmed | Evolution of the Terminal Plane from Deciduous to Mixed Dentition |
| title_short | Evolution of the Terminal Plane from Deciduous to Mixed Dentition |
| title_sort | evolution of the terminal plane from deciduous to mixed dentition |
| topic | terminal plane canine occlusion molar occlusion deciduous dentition early mixed dentition permanent dentition |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/10/10/1708 |
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