Leveling the curve of Spee with continuous archwire appliances in different vertical skeletal patterns: A retrospective study

Apr 2, 2017 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on Leveling the curve of Spee with continuous archwire appliances in different vertical skeletal patterns: A retrospective study

Introduction The aim of this study was to determine the effects of the leveling of the curve of Spee in subjects treated with preadjusted appliances in different skeletal vertical patterns….

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Sixteen-week analysis of unaltered elastomeric chain relating in-vitro force degradation with in-vivo extraction space tooth movement

Apr 2, 2017 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on Sixteen-week analysis of unaltered elastomeric chain relating in-vitro force degradation with in-vivo extraction space tooth movement

Introduction The purposes of this study were to evaluate whether unaltered elastomeric chain can continue to move teeth for 16 weeks and to relate it to the amount of force remaining…

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Logistic regression: Part 1

Apr 2, 2017 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on Logistic regression: Part 1

In the article discussing the chi-square test, I used a clinical trial scenario with the objective of assessing the clinical alignment efficiency of 2 types of wires. These wires (A…

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Orthodontic and surgical management of a patient with severe skeletal Class II deformity and facial asymmetry: A case report with a 5-year follow-up

Apr 2, 2017 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on Orthodontic and surgical management of a patient with severe skeletal Class II deformity and facial asymmetry: A case report with a 5-year follow-up

In this case report, we present the orthodontic and surgical management of an 18-year-old girl who had a severe craniofacial deformity, including maxillary prognathism, vertical maxillary excess (gummy smile), mandibular…

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Radiographic prognostic factors determining spontaneous space closure after loss of the permanent first molar

Apr 2, 2017 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on Radiographic prognostic factors determining spontaneous space closure after loss of the permanent first molar

Introduction Permanent first molars (PFM) with a poor prognosis are routinely extracted in children throughout the United Kingdom. National guidelines suggest that to achieve spontaneous closure for the mandibular arch, the…

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Assessment of antibacterial and cytotoxic effects of orthodontic stainless steel brackets coated with different phases of titanium oxide: An in-vitro study

Apr 2, 2017 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on Assessment of antibacterial and cytotoxic effects of orthodontic stainless steel brackets coated with different phases of titanium oxide: An in-vitro study

Introduction Our objective was to assess the antibacterial and cytotoxic effects of orthodontic stainless steel brackets coated with different phases of photocatalytic titanium oxide. Methods From a total sample of…

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Improvement in Peer Assessment Rating scores after nonextraction, premolar extraction, and mandibular incisor extraction treatments in patients with Class I malocclusion

Apr 2, 2017 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on Improvement in Peer Assessment Rating scores after nonextraction, premolar extraction, and mandibular incisor extraction treatments in patients with Class I malocclusion

Introduction Different treatment protocols implemented for correction of Class I malocclusion aim at achieving ideal occlusal characteristics. This study was planned to evaluate the improvement in the occlusal characteristics of…

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Streptococcus mutansforms xylitol-resistant biofilm on excess adhesive flash in novel ex-vivo orthodontic bracket model

Apr 2, 2017 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on Streptococcus mutansforms xylitol-resistant biofilm on excess adhesive flash in novel ex-vivo orthodontic bracket model

Introduction During orthodontic bonding procedures, excess adhesive is invariably left on the tooth surface at the interface between the bracket and the enamel junction; it is called excess adhesive flash…

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Does orthodontic treatment before the age of 18 years improve oral health-related quality of life? A systematic review and meta-analysis

Apr 2, 2017 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on Does orthodontic treatment before the age of 18 years improve oral health-related quality of life? A systematic review and meta-analysis

Introduction Orthodontics aims to improve oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL). In this systematic review, we examined the evidence for changes in OHRQoL after orthodontic treatment for patients treated before…

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Who benefits?

Apr 2, 2017 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on Who benefits?

Concluding your day with an initial examination is usually a pleasant endeavor. A family of 3 boys, ranging in age from 8 to 11 years, has just signed in for initial…

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