AAssociation of early childhood caries and malocclusion patterns: A pedodontic-orthodontic perspective.
Researchers found that severe early childhood caries was significantly linked to malocclusions including increased overjet, crossbite, and anterior open bite, with behavioral and dietary factors also playing a role in this relationship.
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Oral health of the child with childhood cancer: during treatment, recovery, and long-term survivorship
From pre-treatment clearance to lifelong survivorship — practical, evidence-based oral care for the Australian dental team
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