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  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
4,609 Views
11 Pages

Internal Morphology of Mandibular Second Premolars Using Micro-Computed Tomography

  • Thomas Gerhard Wolf,
  • Samuel Basmaci,
  • Sven Schumann and
  • Andrea Lisa Waber

23 November 2023

To examine root canal morphology of mandibular second premolars (Mn2P) of a mixed Swiss-German population by means of micro-computed tomography (micro-CT). Root canal configuration (RCC) of 102 Mn2P were investigated using micro-CT unit (µCT 40...

  • Article
  • Open Access
6 Citations
6,052 Views
10 Pages

Prevalence of Second Root and Root Canal in Mandibular and Maxillary Premolars Based on Two Classification Systems in Sub-Population of Northern Region (Saudi Arabia) Assessed Using Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT): A Retrospective Study

  • Sultan Meteb Alshammari,
  • Kiran Kumar Ganji,
  • Amjad Abdulrahman Albulayhid,
  • Akram Mojidea Alshammari,
  • Khalid Hamoud Raja Alhassan and
  • Munahi Abdullah Rushdallah Alsirhani

The objective of this paper is to assess the prevalence of a second canal in maxillary and mandibular premolars based on two classification systems of root canal morphology using Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) images. A total of 286 CBCT scans...

  • Case Report
  • Open Access
3,252 Views
10 Pages

Surgical Management of an Impacted Mandibular Second Premolar in Close Proximity to the Mental Foramen: A Case Report

  • Aikaterini Blouchou,
  • Panagiotis Rafail Peitsinis,
  • Ioannis H. Makrygiannis,
  • Gregory Venetis and
  • Ioannis Tilaveridis

15 September 2025

Background and Clinical Significance: Tooth impaction is a developmental anomaly characterized by the inability of a tooth to emerge into its predetermined anatomical position within the oral cavity during the normal eruption period. Impaction of the...

  • Article
  • Open Access
11 Citations
5,340 Views
19 Pages

Roots and Root Canals Characterization of Permanent Mandibular Premolars Analyzed Using the Cone Beam and Micro Computed Tomography—A Systematic Review and Metanalysis

  • Mohmed Isaqali Karobari,
  • Ali A. Assiry,
  • Galvin Sim Siang Lin,
  • Hussain Almubarak,
  • Saleh Ali Alqahtani,
  • Robina Tasleem,
  • Mohammed Mustafa,
  • Alexander Maniangat Luke,
  • Krishna Prasad Shetty and
  • Giuseppe A. Scardina

11 March 2023

This current paper aims to review the literature on the root canal configuration (RCC) and root structure of permanent mandibular premolars. To find the published scientific literature on the RCC of mandibular premolars up to July 2022, a systematic...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
1,513 Views
16 Pages

Micro-Computed Tomography Analysis of Reciprocating Systems in Three-Dimensional Models of Mandibular Premolars with Two Canals

  • María Medina-Gil,
  • Ana Martín-Díaz,
  • Natalia Navarrete,
  • José Aranguren,
  • P. S. Ortolani-Seltenerich,
  • Giulia Malvicini,
  • Gaya C. S. Vieira and
  • Alejandro R. Pérez

19 April 2025

Objective: This study investigated the shaping efficiency of four reciprocating systems—WaveOne Gold, Reciproc Blue, Excalibur, and One Reci—in three dimensional (3D) resin models of natural mandibular premolar teeth with two canals. Meth...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
2,867 Views
12 Pages

7 May 2024

Background: The aim of this investigation was to assess the apical extrusion potential of sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) in agarose-embedded mandibular first premolars employing four final agitation procedures. Methods: Based on CBCT confirmation of sin...

  • Case Report
  • Open Access
2 Citations
3,700 Views
12 Pages

Early Diagnosis and Treatment of Mandibular Second Premolar Impaction: A Case Report

  • Anna-Maria Janosy,
  • Abel Emanuel Moca and
  • Raluca Iulia Juncar

Odontogenesis, the process of tooth formation, is complex and susceptible to disruptions that can result in dental anomalies such as tooth impaction. The mandibular second premolar, though less commonly impacted than wisdom teeth, presents a unique c...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
2,648 Views
13 Pages

8 June 2022

(1) Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the association between unilateral premolar scissors bite and mandibular symmetry of adults via the 3D distance mapping method. (2) Methods: A total of 53 cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) images of adul...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
4,031 Views
11 Pages

Curve of Spee and Second Mandibular Premolar Agenesis—Present Knowledge and Future Perspectives

  • Lisa Schieffer,
  • Tiziana Klawitter,
  • Hanno Ulmer,
  • Michael Nemec,
  • Natalie Schenz-Spisic and
  • Adriano G. Crismani

18 November 2022

Background: We investigated the relationship between the mandibular Curve of Spee (COS) and a persisting primary second mandibular molar (ppM2) due to an agenesis of the second mandibular premolar, using a digital software technique. Methods: Digital...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1,477 Views
9 Pages

Radiological Evaluation of Retained Primary Molars in Adolescents with Mandibular Second Premolar Agenesis

  • Dita Meistere,
  • Aleksandra Karkle,
  • Sindija Mengele,
  • Liga Kronina and
  • Laura Neimane

Objectives: We aimed to evaluate the condition of retained primary molars in case of mandibular second premolar agenesis. Materials and Methods: In total, 2692 panoramic radiographs of adolescent patients were analyzed to determine the prevalence of...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
1,836 Views
12 Pages

Age Estimation in Brazilian Adults Using the Pulp/Tooth Ratio of the Maxillary Canine and Mandibular Second Premolar

  • Ismar Nery-Neto,
  • Orlando Aguirre Guedes,
  • Lucas Rodrigues de Araújo Estrela,
  • Luciano Tavares Angelo Cintra,
  • Cyntia Rodrigues de Araújo Estrela and
  • Carlos Estrela

(1) Background/Objectives: Accurate determination of chronological age is crucial in legal dental identification. This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of different formulas in estimating the age of a Brazilian subpopulation by analyzing the...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
4 Pages

Tomographic Evaluation of Mandibular Thickness on Premolar and Molar Regions Related to Monocortical Screws

  • Jonathan Ribeiro,
  • Charles Marin,
  • Nicolas Homsi,
  • Hernando Rocha Junior,
  • Luiz Magacho,
  • Guto Fidalgo and
  • Manuella Zanela

The aim of this study was to measure the thickness of the mandible from the external cortical plate to the teeth roots on premolar and molar regions using CT scan to determine the safety margin for the application of monocortical screws for internal...

  • Case Report
  • Open Access
3 Citations
3,347 Views
30 Pages

The Stresses and Deformations in the Abfraction Lesions of the Lower Premolars Studied by the Finite Element Analyses: Case Report and Review of Literature

  • Bogdan Constantin Costăchel,
  • Anamaria Bechir,
  • Mihail Târcolea,
  • Lelia Laurența Mihai,
  • Alexandru Burcea and
  • Edwin Sever Bechir

Background: The purpose of the study was to investigate the behavior of hard dental structures of the teeth with abfraction lesions when experimental occlusal loads were applied. Methods: A 65-year-old patient came to the dentist because she had pain...

  • Article
  • Open Access
4 Citations
6,901 Views
9 Pages

28 October 2022

Various endodontic interventions often lead to iatrogenic damage to the inferior alveolar nerve present in the inferior alveolar canal (IAC). The purpose of the present study was to analyze the relationships of IAC with the root apices of mandibular...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
2,818 Views
14 Pages

Geometric Morphometric Shape Analysis of Mandibular Post-Canine Dentition

  • Srikant Natarajan,
  • Junaid Ahmed,
  • Shravan Shetty,
  • Nidhin Philip Jose,
  • Sharada Chowdappa and
  • Kavery Chengappa

12 January 2024

Background: Genetic and epigenetic alterations have significant impacts on the morphology of permanent mandibular premolars and molars. Geometric morphometry is a powerful technique, which can be utilized to identify specific landmarks that exhibit v...

  • Article
  • Open Access
684 Views
9 Pages

22 September 2025

Background/Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the relationships between facial morphology and alveolar crest cortical bone thickness and to determine the computed tomography (CT) values using multidetector CT (MDCT). Methods: A total of 39 s...

  • Article
  • Open Access
8 Citations
6,210 Views
17 Pages

Three-Dimensional Finite Element Analysis on Mandibular Biomechanics Simulation under Normal and Traumatic Conditions

  • Mihaela Hedeșiu,
  • Dan George Pavel,
  • Oana Almășan,
  • Sorin Gheorghe Pavel,
  • Horia Hedeșiu and
  • Dan Rafiroiu

19 August 2022

The main objective was to examine the biomechanical behavior of the mandible under standardized trauma and to develop models of biomechanical responses when the mandible is subjected to various simulated impacts. A homogenous model based on the bone&...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
1,341 Views
14 Pages

Objectives: This study used fractal dimension (FD) analysis to evaluate alveolar trabecular changes associated with gingival recessions in the mandibular incisor-canine and premolar regions in the post-orthodontic retention period, compare them to no...

  • Article
  • Open Access
9 Citations
4,990 Views
15 Pages

3 January 2023

Background: Osteoporosis is a disease which is characterized by a decrease in general bone mineral density (BMD), resulting in decreased bone strength and an increased risk of bone fractures. The effect of reduced BMD on the jawbones is still not ful...

  • Case Report
  • Open Access
3 Citations
7,136 Views
13 Pages

A Novel Technique for Shortening Orthodontic Treatment: The “JET System”

  • Shinichi Narita,
  • Kiyoko Narita and
  • Masaru Yamaguchi

19 January 2022

We have developed a novel technique, the Jiyugaoka Enjoyable Treatment (JET) system, to complete orthodontic treatment in a short time. It entails the use of the regional acceleratory phenomenon (RAP), light continuous forces and low friction in case...

  • Case Report
  • Open Access
3 Citations
11,024 Views
12 Pages

13 January 2022

Maxillary molar distalization to correct a dental Class II molar relationship and to create space to relieve crowding has been a long-lasting subject of debate in orthodontics. Generally, to distalize maxillary molars, an intra-arch distalization app...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
2,831 Views
10 Pages

Population-Specific Anatomical Variations in Premolar Root Canal Systems: A Cross-Sectional Cone-Beam Computed Tomography Study of Jamaican and Portuguese Subpopulations

  • Jorge N. R. Martins,
  • Sriteja Tummala,
  • Sasidhar Nallapati,
  • Duarte Marques,
  • Emmanuel João Nogueira Leal Silva,
  • João Caramês and
  • Marco A. Versiani

23 January 2025

Background/Objectives: The morphology of roots and root canals has a significant influence on the outcome of endodontic treatment. This study aimed to compare premolar root and root canal configurations between Central American and European subpopula...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
4,659 Views
11 Pages

Detection Rate and Variability in Measurement of Mandibular Incisive Canal on Cone-Beam Computed Tomography: A Study of 220 Dentate Hemi-Mandibles from Italy

  • Andrea Borghesi,
  • Diego Di Salvo,
  • Pietro Ciolli,
  • Teresa Falcone,
  • Marco Ravanelli,
  • Davide Farina and
  • Nicola Carapella

The mandibular incisive canal (MIC) is a small bony channel located in the interforaminal region; it represents the anterior continuation of the mandibular canal. Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) is the most commonly utilized radiological techniq...

  • Case Report
  • Open Access
4 Citations
5,350 Views
8 Pages

This report describes the case of a 12-year-old female patient with a long mandible experiencing difficulty chewing with the right molar. Considering the age of the patient, bone-anchored maxillary protraction using four miniplates placed below the m...

  • Article
  • Open Access
28 Citations
8,749 Views
17 Pages

A CBCT Based Three-Dimensional Assessment of Mandibular Posterior Region for Evaluating the Possibility of Bypassing the Inferior Alveolar Nerve While Placing Dental Implants

  • Mohammed G. Sghaireen,
  • Kumar Chandan Srivastava,
  • Deepti Shrivastava,
  • Kiran Kumar Ganji,
  • Santosh R. Patil,
  • Anas Abuonq,
  • Mohammed Assayed Mousa,
  • Najla Dar-Odeh,
  • Ghazi M. Sghaireen and
  • Mohammad Khursheed Alam

A high rate of nerve injury and related consequences are seen during implant placement in the posterior mandibular arch. An approach has been proposed to avoid nerve injury by dodging the inferior alveolar nerve (IAN) while placing an implant. A pros...

  • Case Report
  • Open Access
12 Citations
13,867 Views
5 Pages

Oral Plasmacytoma in a Dog

  • Indira Pargass,
  • Alissa Bally and
  • Rod Suepaul

14 December 2017

A 6-year-old male Pit bull mix dog presented for bleeding from the mouth persisting for five days. A clinical evaluation revealed a 2 × 3 cm soft tissue mandibular mass at the crown of the first premolar, as well as a non-regenerative anemia and hype...

  • Article
  • Open Access
5 Citations
9,709 Views
11 Pages

Prevalence and Patterns of Permanent Tooth Agenesis among Orthodontic Patients—Treatment Options and Outcome

  • Shirley Schonberger,
  • Yehoshua Shapira,
  • Aikaterini Maria Pavlidi and
  • Tamar Finkelstein

30 November 2022

(1) Background: tooth agenesis is a very common dental anomaly of the human dentition most often affecting the maxillary anterior region, mandibular and maxillary premolar regions. (2) Purpose: the present study was aimed to evaluate the prevalence a...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
1,662 Views
21 Pages

19 December 2024

The most time-consuming aspect of dental prosthesis installation is the osseointegration of a metal implant with bone tissue. The acceleration of this process may be achieved through the use of extracorporeal shock wave therapy. The objective of this...

  • Article
  • Open Access
6 Citations
3,516 Views
13 Pages

21 November 2022

Background: This study aims to explore the detailed correlation between the movement of maxillary and mandibular central incisors and alveolar bone resorption in adults who had orthodontic premolar extraction treatment. Methods: A total of 63 adult p...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
2,465 Views
11 Pages

15 May 2020

This study established an in vitro model mimicking clinical peri-implant intra-bony defects. We investigated the effect of access limitation and the bactericidal effectiveness of erbium-doped yttrium, aluminum and garnet (Er:YAG) laser irradiation in...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
3,143 Views
13 Pages

Association between Eruption Sequence of Posterior Teeth, Dental Crowding, Arch Dimensions, Incisor Inclination, and Skeletal Growth Pattern

  • Marta García-Gil,
  • José Antonio Alarcón,
  • Alberto Cacho,
  • Rosa Yañez-Vico,
  • Juan C. Palma-Fernández and
  • Conchita Martin

1 April 2023

Background: We conducted research to investigate the effects of the eruption sequence of posterior teeth, arch dimensions, and incisor inclination on dental crowding. Material and Methods: A cross-sectional analytic study was performed on 100 patient...

  • Article
  • Open Access
26 Citations
8,504 Views
11 Pages

This study investigated the cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT)-based features of the mandibular canal, mental foramen, anterior loop, and accessory mental foramina with respect to age and sex. A total of 306 CBCT mandibular images were included in...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
1,362 Views
18 Pages

22 April 2025

Objectives: Anterior crowding in the lower jaw is a common orthodontic issue often managed through premolar extraction, which can affect facial profile development. This study aimed to evaluate skeletal and dental changes in moderate to severe crowdi...

  • Review
  • Open Access
12 Citations
24,596 Views
15 Pages

The Cat Mandible (I): Anatomical Basis to Avoid Iatrogenic Damage in Veterinary Clinical Practice

  • Matilde Lombardero,
  • Diana Alonso-Peñarando and
  • María del Mar Yllera

5 February 2021

Cats are one of our favourite pets in the home. They differ considerably from dogs but are usually treated clinically as small dogs, despite some anatomical and physiological dissimilarities. Their mandible is small and has some peculiarities relativ...

  • Article
  • Open Access
5 Citations
2,053 Views
11 Pages

25 December 2023

Orthodontic treatments often involve tooth movement to improve dental alignment. In this study, we aimed to compare tooth movement in regenerated bone induced by two different bone fillers, carbonated hydroxyapatite (CAP) and deproteinized bovine bon...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3,008 Views
8 Pages

Finite Element Comparative Analysis of Von Mises Stress Levels in Unilateral Removable Partial Denture with and without Distal Implant

  • Oana Cella Andrei,
  • Livia Alice Tănăsescu,
  • Ioana Daniela Tărlungeanu,
  • Magdalena Natalia Dina and
  • Mircea Horia Tierean

19 May 2022

The aim of this paper is to compare von Mises stress levels and displacements between two possible designs of a class II Kennedy unilateral removable partial denture. Finite element analysis was used to compare two unilateral class II Kennedy removab...

  • Case Report
  • Open Access
2 Citations
10,383 Views
17 Pages

18 November 2022

Protrusion can occur after correction of the anterior crossbite in Class III malocclusions. Four-premolar extractions might be indicated if the patients asked for a profile reduction. Two similar Class III anterior crossbite cases illustrate how the...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2,045 Views
11 Pages

Tooth Movement Patterns Based on Traction Methods for Mandibular Canine Retraction Using Skeletal Anchorage: A Finite Element Analysis

  • Dong-Hwan Lee,
  • Jong-Moon Chae,
  • Jae Hyun Park,
  • Na-Young Chang,
  • Kyung-Hwa Kang and
  • Sung-Kwon Choi

8 April 2025

Objective: This study compared the tooth movement patterns of a power arm and a lever jig during mandibular canine retraction into a premolar extraction space using skeletal anchorage. Methods: A finite element model was developed based on anatomical...

  • Article
  • Open Access
4 Citations
2,317 Views
13 Pages

Mechanical Effect of an Implant Under Denture Base in Implant-Supported Distal Free-End Removable Partial Dentures

  • Naomichi Murashima,
  • Yoshiyuki Takayama,
  • Toshifumi Nogawa,
  • Atsuro Yokoyama and
  • Kiwamu Sakaguchi

11 November 2024

Background: In recent years, implant-assisted removable partial dentures (IARPDs) have been used clinically. However, the extent to which additional implants reduce the burden of supporting tissues is unclear. The aim of this study was therefore to i...

  • Case Report
  • Open Access
18 Citations
10,209 Views
9 Pages

Analysis of the Changes in Occlusal Plane Inclination in a Class II Deep Bite “Teen” Patient Treated with Clear Aligners: A Case Report

  • Edoardo Staderini,
  • Valentina Ventura,
  • Simonetta Meuli,
  • Liliana Ávila Maltagliati and
  • Patrizia Gallenzi

Background: Optimal management of hypodivergent growing patients demands a strict control of vertical dimension and to exploit the growth potential. If a deep bite malocclusion causes a traumatic contact between the upper and lower incisors and affec...

  • Article
  • Open Access
12 Citations
5,467 Views
14 Pages

25 January 2023

This study aimed to investigate the efficacy of torque movement and the incidence of root resorption in the maxillary and mandibular teeth with clear aligner therapy using cone-beam computed tomography. The sagittal root positions, the faciolingual i...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1,994 Views
11 Pages

Multi-Scale Characterization of Conventional and Immediate Dental Implant Systems

  • Seeun Mok,
  • Mori E. Naftulin,
  • Luiz Meirelles,
  • Minji Kim,
  • Jie Liu,
  • Christine H. Lee,
  • Hany A. Emam,
  • Courtney A. Jatana,
  • Hua-Hong Chien and
  • Do-Gyoon Kim

26 October 2024

We hypothesized that the different post-implantation healing stages between the conventional and immediate implantations produce different amounts and tissue composition of the peri-implant bone. Thus, the objective of the current study was to examin...

  • Article
  • Open Access
405 Views
12 Pages

18 November 2025

Background/Objectives: Population-specific data on permanent-tooth eruption are essential for accurate diagnosis, treatment planning, and public health strategies. In Hungary, current clinical practice relies on outdated international eruption standa...

  • Article
  • Open Access
7 Citations
3,570 Views
12 Pages

Morphometric Analysis of the Mandibular Canal and Its Anatomical Variants in a Chilean Subpopulation: Cone Beam Computed Tomography Study

  • Jacob Guzmán,
  • Jaime Abarca,
  • Pablo Navarro,
  • Ivonne Garay,
  • Josep Arnabat-Domínguez and
  • Pablo Betancourt

30 August 2024

The inferior alveolar nerve (IAN), contained within the mandibular canal (MC), is a structure prone to damage in clinical and surgical procedures on the mandible. This study aimed to analyze the MC morphology and its anatomical variants in a Chilean...

  • Article
  • Open Access
36 Citations
9,439 Views
13 Pages

Dental Anomalies’ Characteristics

  • Tatiana Sella Tunis,
  • Ofer Sarne,
  • Israel Hershkovitz,
  • Tamar Finkelstein,
  • Aikaterini Maria Pavlidi,
  • Yehoshua Shapira,
  • Moshe Davidovitch and
  • Nir Shpack

The aim of this study was to characterize dental anomalies. The pretreatment records (photographs and radiographs) of 2897 patients (41.4% males and 58.6% females) were utilized to detect dental anomalies. The dental anomalies studied were related to...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1,309 Views
8 Pages

Three Dimensional Stress Analysis in the Crowned Human Teeth

  • Halil Aykul,
  • Mustafa Toparh,
  • Onur Sayman and
  • Celal Artunç

The stress distribution on a mandibular right second premolar tooth was investigated by using a three dimensional finite element model. Three crowns cast in different materials were subjected to 11 simulated biting force of 100 N with six different p...

  • Case Report
  • Open Access
7 Citations
6,407 Views
11 Pages

30 August 2022

Adequate alveolar bone volume is a prerequisite condition for successful orthodontic tooth movement and posttreatment stability. Mandibular anterior teeth are more likely to exhibit dehiscence and fenestration in adult patients, which make orthodonti...

  • Article
  • Open Access
16 Citations
3,311 Views
13 Pages

11 November 2022

The aim of this study was to compare the crossbite correction of a group (n = 43; f/m 19/24; mean age 27.6 ± 9.5 years) with surgically assisted rapid palatal expansion (SARPE) versus a non-surgical transversal dentoalveolar compensation (DC)...

  • Case Report
  • Open Access
8 Citations
1 Views
2 Pages

3 October 2011

The dentigerous cyst is one of the most common developmental odontogenic cysts in the jaw. Occurrence of the bilateral dentigerous cyst is uncommon, and frequently associated with syndromes like basal cell nevus syndrome or cleidocranial dysplasia. T...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
6,094 Views
3 Pages

The Treatment of Anterior Open Bite Associated with a Thumb Sucking Habit: A Case Report

  • Laura Amorim,
  • Dinis Pereira,
  • Ana Margarida Ramos,
  • Margarida Fernandes,
  • Paulo Fernandes-Retto and
  • Ana Sintra Delgado

Anterior open bite malocclusion, defined as a lack of vertical overlap or contact between the maxillary and mandibular incisors, has a multifactorial etiology. A 17-year-old female patient came to the Egas Moniz University Clinic complaining of anter...

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