Molar emergence and increased adiposity

Caries risk and sealant placement timing are affected by the emergence of the first permanent molars (FPMs) and the second permanent molars (SPMs). Both sex and race/ethnicity have been shown to influence emergence of these teeth. Recently evidence indicates  that increased adiposity, as determined by body mass index (BMI), is also associated with tooth emergence and dental acceleration. More and more children and adolescents in the United States are overweight and obese. Few studies have investigated the relationship between high BMI and accelerated t ooth emergence for this population.
Source: Dental Abstracts - Category: Dentistry Tags: Inquiry Source Type: research