Dental Anomalies' Characteristics.

The aim of this study was to characterize dental anomalies. The pretreatment records (photographs and radiographs) of 2897 patients (41.4% males and 58.

Canine Transposition - Prevalence, Distribution and Treatment Considerations among Orthodontic Patients.

Unlabelled: Tooth transposition is a relatively rare dental anomaly of interchange in position of two adjacent teeth.

Aim: To determine the prevalence and distribution of canine transposition in a sample of orthodontic patients and present treatment alternatives and outcome.

Study Design: The records of 3000 consecutively treated orthodontic patients from a university clinic were surveyed to detect canine transposition in both dental arches.

Prevalence and Characteristics of Supernumerary Teeth in Israeli Orthodontic Patients.

Background: Supernumerary teeth are one of the most common anomalies in the human dentition, found most frequently in the maxillary anterior region causing impaction or displacement of the adjacent permanent teeth.

Aim: The purpose of this retrospective study was to determine the prevalence and characteristics of supernumerary teeth in orthodontically treated patients.

Study Design: Pre-treatment facial and intraoral photographs, study models, panoramic and periapical radiographs of 3,000 consecutively treated orthodontic patients (mean age 12.

Agenesis of Permanent Canines in Orthodontic Patients: Prevalence, Location, Treatment Options and Outcomes.

Tooth agenesis is one of the most common anomalies of the human dentition, found most often in the maxillary anterior region and in the mandibular and maxillary premolar regions. Little information is available on the prevalence and distribution of permanent canine agenesis. The purpose of this retrospective study was to evaluate the prevalence and distribution of permanent canine agenesis in orthodontic patients and describe treatment options and outcomes.