(C and D) Posteruptive breakdown on the upper third of incisors. (E and F) Extensive loss of enamel from an initially formed surface after tooth eruption, and variability in color and size. The following judgment criteria (European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry assessment criteria) is commonly...
After third molars the most common tooth to have disordered eruption is the maxillary canine. Palatally displaced maxillary canines are present in about 2% of the population19and a significant percentage cause root resorption of the adjacent incisors. When using plain radiographic films, root resorptio...
Effects of therapy with Class II elastics are mainly dentoalveolar: in the upper arch, extrusion and retrusion of the upper incisors with uncontrolled lingual inclination is observed, while, at the lower arch, buccal inclination and intrusion of lower incisors, and extrusion and mesialization of ...