A new systematic review has found pit-and-fissure sealants to be effective regardless of tooth type or location. In fact, sealants on premolars may last longer and prevent more caries than those on ...

What factors should dentists consider before extracting a badly decayed first permanent molar in a child, and what are the consequences of removing or restoring it? Since there's no clear consensus ...

Replacement of Primary Canines and Premolar Teeth The combined width of the primary canine, first molar, and second molar is greater than the total width of permanent canine, first premolar, and ...

Teeth are called incisors, canines, premolars, and molars. Each type of tooth has a specific function, including biting, chewing, and grinding food. Teeth are made up of different layers — enamel, ...

It can be easy to take our teeth for granted until something goes wrong. Our teeth play a major role in our ability to eat and digest food, and can affect our overall health. Adults typically have 32 ...