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The impact of premature birth on dental maturation in the permanent dentition.

Liselotte PaulssonSara ArviniNiclas BergströmGunilla KlingbergChristina Lindh
Published in: Clinical oral investigations (2018)
The increased survival rate of extremely preterm babies adds a new group of children to society. Dental clinicians should be aware that the delay in tooth development could impact the timing of orthodontic diagnostics and potential treatment.
Keyphrases
  • oral health
  • gestational age
  • young adults
  • palliative care
  • low birth weight