Publications by authors named "Abdulrahman Z Alshehri"

Introduction: A vital component of public health that needs a lot of attention is oral health care for people with special needs. The phrase "special needs" describes a wide range of issues pertaining to behavior, development, health, and emotions that require specific medical and educational support. These individuals often present with complex oral health care needs that require specialized knowledge and skills.

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  • - Pediatric orthodontics focuses on diagnosing and treating dental and facial irregularities in children, considering various factors that contribute to malocclusions, including genetics and environment.
  • - The review discusses essential evaluation methods, common conditions like Class II and Class III malocclusions, and the impact of disorders like TMDs and OSA on treatment planning.
  • - It evaluates the effectiveness of clear aligners for early intervention, highlights when early treatment isn’t advisable, and addresses challenges in pediatric orthodontics such as compliance and the unique needs of children's developing teeth.
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