K. Maheshkumar, Nagalakshmi Chowdhary, K. T. Manjula, A. Thirumagal Anuraaga, Nikhitha Elsa Shaji & Ambika Nandini·Asian Journal of Pediatric Research·2023
The period of mixed dentition is considered to be one of the most appropriate ages for getting an orthodontic treatment. Most parents have a misconception that orthodontic treatment should only be started after all of the permanent teeth have fully erupted. Early mixed dentition...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2023/v13i2261
A. Thirumagal Anuraaga, Veena Shivanna, Nagalakshmi Chowdhary, V. Rajashekar Reddy, D. Sharmila & Aishwarya Agarwal·Asian Journal of Pediatric Research·2023
Ankyloglossia is a congenital disorder that develops when the inferior lingual frenulum is excessively short and attaches to the tip of the tongue, restricting its movements. It results in limited tongue mobility, which in turn affects speech and also leads to growth discrepancie...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2023/v13i3269
A. Thirumagal Anuraaga, V. Rajashekar Reddy, Nagalakshmi Chowdhary, Veena Shivanna, K. Mahesh Kumar & D. Sharmila·Asian Journal of Pediatric Research·2023
Dental fluorosis is a particular condition brought on by long-term, excessive fluoride consumption during the formation of enamel. Fluorosis staining is frequently seen as an aesthetic problem may have psychological effect of when seen on maxillary anterior teeth. Bleaching, micr...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2023/v13i2262
Bruxism is a condition characterized by grinding and involuntary clenching of teeth. It is risk factor for development of dysfunction. The psychologist’s paediatrician need help in deciding whether dysfunctional behavioural is in need of treatment or not. Many factors associated...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2023/v13i2254