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Daniela Garib^1,2, Felicia Miranda¹, Camila Massaro^1,3

¹Universidade de São Paulo, Faculdade de Odontologia de Bauru (Bauru/SP, Brazil).

Dental Press Journal of Orthodontics

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Summary

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Dental occlusion changes subtly over 50 years, with slight crowding and wear observed. Despite facial aging, the occlusion remains remarkably stable, highlighting the importance of lifelong oral care.

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Area of Science:

Dentistry
Orthodontics
Gerontology

Background:

Increased life expectancy necessitates understanding lifelong occlusal changes.
Clinical treatment planning requires knowledge of maturational occlusal development.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe occlusal and facial aging changes over nearly 50 years.
To analyze maturational changes in a normal occlusion sample.
To review the aging process from gerontological and psychological perspectives.

Main Methods:

Longitudinal study of a normal occlusion sample from Bauru Dental School.
Evaluation at ages 13, 17, and 60 using digital dental models and cephalometric radiographs.

Main Results:

Observed maturational changes in non-treated individuals were subtle.
Noted mandibular crowding, decreased overbite, and second molar position changes.
Identified increased clinical crown length, dental wear, and discoloration over time.

Conclusions:

Occlusion demonstrates significant stability compared to other facial aging features.
Lifelong adequate oral care preserves a youthful smile in mature adults.