ReviewChildren (Basel, Switzerland)2023
Therapeutic Strategies of Primary Molar Infraocclusion: A Systematic Review.
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14 citing papers in PubMed, 4 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 18 citations in OpenAlex.
- Therapeutic management of primary molar infraocclusion: a systematic review.European archives of paediatric dentistry : official journal of the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry · 2026Pooled it
- Unilateral Agenesis of the Upper Permanent Lateral Incisors in Growing Patients: Gap Closure or Gap Opening? A Systematic Review.International dental journal · 2025Pooled it
- Qualitative and quantitative assessment of infraoccluded deciduous teeth: a systematic review.Head & face medicine · 2024Pooled it
- The Use of Platelet-Rich Fibrin (PRF) in the Management of Dry Socket: A Systematic Review.International journal of molecular sciences · 2024Pooled it
- Is infraocclusion always caused by ankylosis? Current perspectives on primary molar ankylosis: A systematic review.The Japanese dental science review · 2026Review
- Preventive Management of a Primary Tooth with Ankylosis.Pediatric reports · 2026Article
- Prevalence and clinical features of infraoccluded primary molars in children: a cross-sectional study.BMC oral health · 2026Article
- Clinical Efficacy of Clear Aligners in Class II Malocclusion: From Pediatric to Adult Cases-A Narrative Review.Journal of functional biomaterials · 2025Review
- Clinical Statistical Study on the Prevalence of Carious Lesions in First Permanent Molars.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
- The Diagnosis and Management of Infraoccluded Deciduous Molars: A Systematic Review.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Review
- Characterizing infraocclusion in primary molars: prevalence, accompanying findings, and infraocclusion severity and treatment implications.BMC oral health · 2024Article
- Clear Aligners in the Growing Patient: A Systematic Review.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Review
- Infraocclusion in the Primary and Permanent Dentition-A Narrative Review.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2024Review
- The Effects of Dexmedetomidine on Children Undergoing Magnetic Resonance Imaging: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Review
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15 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.
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Abstract
backgroundInfraocclusion of deciduous molars is a clinical disturbance that occurs during primary and mixed dentition and has some orthodontic implications. Infraoccluded teeth are believed to be potential sites of malocclusion, with a risk of tipping neighbouring teeth and losing space. This systematic review aims to analyse the management of primary molars infraocclusion and to provide updated guidelines.
methodsA literature search was performed using PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science databases from 1 January 2017 to 28 November 2022. The inclusion criteria were: studies only on human subjects, open access studies, case reports, randomised trials, retrospective, observational studies, and English language.
resultsA total of 372 publications were identified from the databases and a final number of nine studies were included in the review for qualitative analysis.
conclusionManagement of patients suffering from infraocclusion depends on the severity, age at diagnosis, and presence of succeeded premolars. Early diagnosis of infraoccluded primary elements is fundamental and cannot be postponed. Preservation of the primary molars may be a valid option with long-term stability if there is no or moderate primary molar infraocclusion, root resorption of less than half of the root, and no decay or restoration.
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