Prevalence and severity of ectopic eruption of first permanent molars in 5-12-year-Old children attending a tertiary dental hospital in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Among 962 children in Dubai, ectopic eruption of first permanent molars occurred in 4.1% (61 teeth affected), predominantly in the maxilla and mostly presenting as mild cases, with no associations to sex, age, or nationality.
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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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