Numerical abnormalities of permanent dentition - a case report.

Tooth number abnormalities may occur under the influence of genetic or environmental factors which intervene in the tooth formation stages (induction and proliferation), most commonly the permanent dentition being affected. The result is the appearance of dental anomalies with numerical deficiency (hypodontia, anodontia), or with dental excess (hyperodontia, over-teeth). In this paper we report a case of a 15-year-old boy with associated abnormalities of permanent dentition: mesiodens and palatal impacted cuspid at the maxillary dental arch and incisor anodontia at the mandibular dental arch.

Moorrees-like mesh diagram for Romanian patients - a pilot study.

Background And Aims: In 1976, Coenraad F.A. Moorrees completed a series of facial mesh diagrams to ease the orthodontic diagnosis and treatment of North-American patients.

Facial Attractiveness Assessment using Illustrated Questionnairers.

Introduction: An attractive facial appearance is considered nowadays to be a decisive factor in establishing successful interactions between humans. In relation to this topic, scientific literature states that some of the facial features have more impact then others, and important authors revealed that certain proportions between different anthropometrical landmarks are mandatory for an attractive facial appearance.

Aim: Our study aims to assess if certain facial features count differently in people's opinion while assessing facial attractiveness in correlation with factors such as age, gender, specific training and culture.

The Use of Dental Sealing in Cluj, Romania: Frequency, Materials and Techniques - A Questionnaire Study.

Aims: Dental decay is a condition that affects both temporary and permanent dentitions. Prophylactic methods for dental decays consist of: dental sealing, use of fluorides, oral hygiene and healthy diet habits. This article focuses on the frequency, dental materials and techniques of dental sealing used for caries prophylaxis in the Cluj County.