Preventive and Interceptive Orthodontic Treatment Needs in Early and Late Mixed Dentition: An IPION-Based Assessment in Children.
Researchers assessed orthodontic treatment need in 200 children aged 6 and 9 years using age-specific indices and found that preventive/interceptive treatment need was common, with different treatment profiles between age groups, and stronger associations between tooth loss and treatment need in younger children.
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Oral Health Management for PEG Fed Children
Oral health care for children fed entirely by PEG tube — a practical guide for Australian oral health therapists.
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