Exploring Tooth Wear and Tertiary Crowding in Amazon Indigenous Populations: Key Insights for Dental Professionals

Posted: January 6, 2025
A 13-year cohort study in Amazon Indigenous populations explored the impact of tooth wear on tertiary crowding, revealing an increase in crowding and tooth wear over time. The study highlighted how tooth wear, tooth loss, and changes in arch dimensions influence dental crowding differently in the upper and lower arches. Tooth wear was found to have a small and specific effect on lower arch crowding. These findings provide valuable insights into the etiology of dental crowding and emphasize the importance of considering tooth wear in treatment planning.

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