Key Points
In this part, we will discuss:
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Why occlusal considerations are different in children
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How the adult occlusion can be influenced by the treatment of common problems in the child's dentition
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The difference between paediatric dentistry and most other branches of dentistry is that in the child the occlusion is changing. Consequently 'Good Occlusal Practice' in children is a matter of making the right clinical decisions for the future occlusion. The clinician needs to be able to predict the influence that different treatment options will have on the occlusion when the child's development is complete.
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Davies, S., Gray, R. & Mackie, I. Good occlusal practice in children's dentistry. Br Dent J 191, 655–659 (2001). https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.bdj.4801261
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