Mandibular movements in children with deciduous and mixed dentition and in young adults with permanent dentition-the association between movements and occlusal traits.

Background: Cross-sectional studies of mandibular movements provide data on developmental trends of dentition and support planning of public health services.

Objective: The aim of this study was to measure mandibular movement capacities in children with deciduous and mixed dentition and in young adults with permanent dentition. The influence of age and gender on mandibular movements and the association between mandibular movements and occlusal traits were analysed.

Occlusal traits of 4-5-year-old Estonians. Parents' perception of orthodontic treatment need and satisfaction with dental appearance.

This study aims to evaluate the prevalence of occlusal traits and to assess parents'/caregivers' satisfaction with child's dental appearance and perception of orthodontic treatment need in 4-5-year-old Estonians. Clinical records and plaster casts of 390 children (190 girls and 200 boys, mean age 4.7 years, range 4 - 5 years) were analyzed.

Occlusal traits, orthodontic treatment need and treatment complexity among untreated 17-21-year-olds in Estonia.

To analyze data on occlusal traits, orthodontic treatment need and treatment complexity in orthodontically untreated 17-21-year-old Estonians. Clinical records and plaster casts of 390 untreated young adults (219 females and 171 males, mean age 18.5 years, range 17-21 years) were analyzed.

Occlusal traits and orthodontic treatment need in 7- to 10-year-olds in Estonia.

The aim of this study was to evaluate the distribution of occlusal traits and orthodontic treatment need and complexity in Estonian 7- to 10-year-old children. This data provides solid information for planning of orthodontic care. Data of 392 Estonian children (198 girls and 194 boys, mean age 9.