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Objectives: To investigate the prevalence of orthodontically induced inflammatory root resorption (OIIRR) during distal movement of the entire maxillary dentition with mini-implants using cone-beam computed tomography. Methods: A total of 224 teeth from 16 patients were evaluated. Distal movement of the maxillary t...

Objectives: Apical periodontitis is a lesion of endodontic origin caused by an immune response to necrotic and infected dental pulp. Since apical periodontitis can persist after endodontic treatment, radiographic diagnosis is crucial. This study evaluates factors associated with the prevalence of apical periodontiti...

Achieving a favorable outcome after endodontic treatment depends on a clear understanding of tooth anatomy, identification of variations, and precise root canal location. Multi-rooted mandibular molars often deviate from the expected configuration, sometimes featuring additional roots, such as radix entomolaris (RE)...

Objectives: To define the timing of the first deciduous tooth eruption in a sample of Portuguese children. Methods: Observational study including a convenience sample of 2115 healthy Portuguese children aged between 1-24 months. A single clinician performed the oral observation under an artificial light source, ide...

Objetivos: Os objetivos deste estudo foram caracterizar a implementação da escovagem e de outras medidas de promoção da saúde oral em jardins de infância e identificar os fatores que influenciam a implementação da escovagem dos dentes. Métodos: A recolha de dados foi efetu...