The analysis of dental wear is a valuable tool to obtain information about diet, ecology, and daily-task activities in past human populations and in extinct hominin species (Molnar, 1972; Smith, 1984; ...

Searches were made for data using Medline, the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Web of Science and the controlled-trials database of clinical trials (www.controlled_trials.com).

Dental caries-a highly prevalent public health problem in preschoolers and school children-is the main cause of premature dental loss during childhood, and this may be related to loss of space in the ...

Interproximal enamel reduction is a part of orthodontic treatment for gaining a modest amount of space in the treatment of crowding. Today interproximal enamel reduction has become a viable ...

The presence of a dental contact point is essential to maintain normal occlusion and to preserve the health of periodontal structures. Occasionally dental caries could compromise the interproximal ...

1 Orthodontics Department, Faculty of Dentistry, University Hassan II, Casablanca, Morocco. 2 Orthodontics Department, Faculty of Dentistry, University Mohamed VI of Health Sciences (UM6SS), ...

A cavity between two teeth is called an interproximal cavity. Just like any other cavity, interproximal cavities form when enamel is worn away and bacteria sticks to the tooth and causes decay.

Aligner Dental Academy shares some guidelines for successful interproximal reduction (IPR) for clear aligner patients. Many of us will feel a sense of dread when we open our patient’s treatment plan ...