Juniper Publishers Journal Of Dentistry and Oral Health

              Juniper Publishers- Open Access Journal of Dentistry & Oral Health Third Molar Maturation Stages in Correlation with Cervical Vertebra Maturation Stages in a Saudi Sample- Juniper Publishers Authored by  Nayef H Felemban Abstract Introduction: Determination of the age is not only of forensic importance, however in orthodontic treatment planning, the relationship between skeletal and dental development are examined to detect the degree of maturity of the patient. To the best of our knowledge; no such study is investigated the relationship between skeletal maturity and the dental development in Saudi population. Objective and aim: The aim of the present study is to compare the cervical vertebra maturation (CVM) stages method and dental maturity using tooth calcification stages. Methods: The current study comprised of 405 subjects selected from Orthodontic patients of Saudi origin coming to clinics of the specialized ...

JUNIPER PUBLISHERS-OPEN ACCESS JOURNAL OF DENTISTRY & ORAL HEALTH Abstract The third molar is the last tooth to erupt in the oral cavity and it is also the most retained/impacted tooth of the jaws. Even though this tooth can remain asymptomatic causing no problems whatsoever to the patient, a series of disorders can be directly related with its presence. Throughout Dentistry history there have always been some doubts concerning the real need for asymptomatic impacted third molar removal and the best time to do it if indicated. This present article, Part I, has the objective to review the literature on the topic. A future to be published article, Part II, will discuss the still controversial issue and propose a conclusion. There is unanimity among oral and maxillofacial surgeons for impacted third molars removal when involved with pathological conditions. The concept of prophylactic extraction of third molars when the indications are not obvious, surgical ex...