Advances in Human Biology

1-4

Authors: Rohan Bhatt, Gautami Shah.

Background: India remains a country, in which adolescent marriage remains extremely likely in addition to a high incidence rate of deplorable events and lack of education, which accounts for adolescent pregnancy. The oblivion towards the repercussions associated with adolescent pregnancy has led to a series of complications: both oral and systemic.

8-15

Authors: Applu Atrey, Rohan Bhatt, Jay Dave.

Background: Early childhood caries (ECC) is a serious public health concern especially for socially disadvantaged groups, in both developed and developing worlds. Yet, it remains relatively unexplored and poorly defined in many developing countries. The presence of high levels of ECC, despite a reduction in permanent-dentition caries through fluoridation of water and use of fluoridated tooth- pastes, begs for a broader look at social and behavioral factors that correlate with this form of the disease. All untreated Dental Carious lesions may not be detrimental to the general health; however, it significantly influences the QoL and dietary intake of children. Patterns of behavior learnt in early childhood are deeply ingrained and resistant to change and mother has an important role in this respect. Interventions found effective in preventing ECC in other populations has shown no demonstrable long- term or sustainable benefit in most communities.

22-24

Authors: Nalam Sai Gautam, Nalam Radhika Gautham.

Background: Supernumerary tooth (ST) is a developmental anomaly and has been argued to arise from multiple etiologies. These teeth may remain embedded in the alveolar bone or can erupt into the oral cavity. When it remains embedded, it may cause disturbance to the developing teeth. Hyperdontia is the condition of having supernumerary teeth, or teeth that appear in addition to the regular number of teeth. The prevalence of supernumerary teeth varies between 0.1 and 3.8% and is more common in the permanent dentition. These are more common in the mandible than in the maxilla. Presented here is a rare case of patient who was diagnosed with supernumerary premolar in both quadrants of maxilla discovered on routine radiographic examination.