Development of Dentition

Treat Occlusion from the Point View of Habilitation Development of Dentition

Abstract

Occlusion is the basis of dentistry and required for suitable posture, oral function and morphology. We treat with consideration for balance, not hung up on only the affected part; development of the dentition is the main purpose in pedodontics. Naturally, to guide retouching and adaptation by removing factors impeding good growth development becomes the main theme. If abnormalities found in early stage are left untreated for a long time, it will be virtually impossible to recover. In contrast, early medical examination and treatment can often lead to cure and prevent children from getting serious conditions. Cross bite, eccentric occlusion and impacted tooth are recommended to treat in early stages and improvement of oral habits is also important. Even if there are some deviations from the growth and development determined by genetics, it is not possible to simply distinguish between abnormal and normal based on morphology alone. It is, however, possible and effective to anticipate the future and take timely action. In this way, development will be stimulated by function, and posture will act as an appropriate sustained external force. It is also necessary to respond to the individual differences. In pedodontics, it is important to investigate the cause of the disorder and take preventive measures for habilitation, rather than just repeating symptomatic treatment.