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Buccolingual root dimension of permanent mandibular canines as a complementary ...
De Koninck, A; Azevedo, Á; Cardoso, M; Teixeira, A; Pérez-Mongiovi, DObjective: To evaluate the potential of the buccolingual dimension of the permanent mandibular canine roots as a sex estimator, using midsagittal cone-beam computed tomography images. Methods: In this retrospective study, 58 Portuguese patients (27 female and 31 male) aged 18-60 years were assessed. The maximum buccolingual dimension of the cervical root was measured in the midsagittal plane through cone-beam c...
Chronology of mineralization of the permanent mandibular second molar teeth and...
Fins, P; Pereira, ML; Afonso, A; Pérez-Mongiovi, D; Caldas, IMForensic age estimation frequently relies upon the chronology of mineralization of the third molar teeth. However, even when present, third molar teeth cannot always be used for estimating age in people who are classified as minors. Seconds molars develop earlier and in a more predictable way, and therefore are often more reliable for age estimation in this age group. This study aims to contribute to forensic a...
Clinical approach of Down syndrome children in the dental office; [Enfoque clín...
Areias, C; Pereira, ML; Pérez-Mongiovi, D; Macho, V; Coelho, A; Andrade, D; Sampaio-Maia, BIntroduction: This study intends to describe the characteristics of Down syndrome children and relate them to oral health in order to facilitate their treatment in the dental office. Material and methods: A PubMed database research was conducted and limited to articles published in English, Spanish, French and Portuguese, between the years of 1997 and 2012. Results and discussion: The characterization of oral h...