[Preventive and therapeutic extractions in orthodontics].
1967
I György
UI
MeSH Term
Description
Entries
D008963
Molar
The most posterior teeth on either side of the jaw, totaling eight in the deciduous dentition (2 on each side, upper and lower), and usually 12 in the permanent dentition (three on each side, upper and lower). They are grinding teeth, having large crowns and broad chewing surfaces. (Jablonski, Dictionary of Dentistry, 1992, p821)
Molars
D009973
Orthodontics, Preventive
Treatment methods intended to prevent the development of crooked teeth that involve the use of space maintainers for BABY TEETH lost early or removal of PRIMARY TEETH that don't come out on their own. Commonly used in pediatric dentistry.
Preventive Orthodontics
D006801
Humans
Members of the species Homo sapiens.
Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D014079
Tooth Eruption, Ectopic
An abnormality in the direction of a TOOTH ERUPTION.