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DEVELOPMENT OF OCCLUSION
University Education Technology Cell & Centre of Distance and Online Education KVV DEVELOPMENT OF OCCLUSION Dr. Gouri R Reddy Dept of Pediatric & Preventive Dentistry SCHOOL OF DENTAL SCIENCES, KRISHNA …
Quadrant - II (Study Material)
1. DEVELOPMENT OF OCCLUSION
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1. DEVELOPMENT OF OCCLUSION
1. Define occlusion. Describe in detail the stages of development of occlusion from birth to permanent dentition. Key Points to Cover: Definition: Occlusion is the relationship between the maxillary and mandibular teeth when they approach each other during function. Stages: Neonatal period – gum pads Primary dentition (6 months – 6 years) Mixed dentition (6–12 years) Permanent dentition (>12 years) Key events: Eruption sequence Establishment of spacing (primate, leeway space) Development of molar relationships (flush terminal plane, mesial step) Canine relationships Importance of normal occlusion in mastication, esthetics, and speech 2. Describe the development of occlusion in the primary and mixed dentition periods. Add a note on the importance of primate and leeway spaces. Key Points to Cover: Primary dentition: Eruption sequence Spacing: physiological and primate Molar relationships: flush terminal plane, mesial/ distal step Mixed dentition: Transition from deciduous to permanent teeth Importance of leeway space Eruption of permanent first molars and incisors Ugly duckling stage Clinical implications of early loss or crowding 3. Write in detail about the factors influencing normal occlusal development. Key Points to Cover: Genetic and environmental influences Eruption sequence and timing Jaw growth and development Habits (thumb sucking, tongue thrusting) Space management (primate, leeway space) Role of muscle function and oral health Clinical significance in interceptive orthodontics