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Cureus
September 2024
Dentomaxillofacial Radiology, Faculty of Dentistry, Ankara University, Ankara, TUR.
Pierre Fauchard, widely referred to as the "Father of Modern Dentistry," fundamentally transformed the field with his seminal 1728 publication, Born circa 1677 in Brittany, France, Fauchard's early exposure to severe dental conditions during his naval service catalyzed his pursuit of advancements in dental science. Upon transitioning from naval service to establish a practice in Angers, and subsequently gaining acclaim in Paris, Fauchard systematically documented and organized dental practices, encompassing oral surgery, orthodontics, periodontics, and prosthodontics, thereby laying the foundational framework for contemporary dental practices. Fauchard's innovations included the use of materials such as lead, tin, and gold for dental fillings and the introduction of early orthodontic techniques, notably the His treatise also emphasized the importance of preventive care and oral hygiene, which provided a basis for modern dental hygiene protocols.
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May 2023
Periodontic Division, Specialized Dental Center, King Fahad Armed Forces Hospital, Jeddah, SAU.
Orthodontics and periodontics are intricately linked since adult orthodontics often implicate the periodontium. Periodontal intervention is needed throughout all phases of orthodontic treatment, from orthodontic diagnosis to mid-treatment periodontal assessment and postoperative evaluation. Invariably, periodontal health affects orthodontic success.
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March 2019
Department of Periodontology, Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine.
Introduction: Tooth agenesis is a type of dental anomaly in which individuals are missing teeth due to developmental failure as a result of genetic or environmental factors. With approximately one fourth of the population missing ≥1 third molar, tooth agenesis is considered a common dental anomaly. However, the severity of tooth agenesis can range from a missing single tooth to multiple teeth.
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February 2019
Jerusalem, Israel.
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