Comparison of maxillary arch dimensional changes with passive and active self-ligation and conventional brackets in the permanent dentition: A multicenter, randomized controlled trial

Apr 7, 2017 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on Comparison of maxillary arch dimensional changes with passive and active self-ligation and conventional brackets in the permanent dentition: A multicenter, randomized controlled trial

Introduction The purpose of this study was to compare maxillary arch dimensional and inclination changes during alignment with conventional brackets and self-ligation. Methods Ninety-six patients, ages 16 years and above,…

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With this ring

Apr 7, 2017 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on With this ring

What do you do when one of your employees dresses inappropriately? This can take the form of clothes that are too revealing or maybe body art such as tattoos or…

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Three-dimensional soft-tissue and hard-tissue changes in the treatment of bimaxillary protrusion

Apr 7, 2017 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on Three-dimensional soft-tissue and hard-tissue changes in the treatment of bimaxillary protrusion

Introduction Facial convexity related to bimaxillary protrusion is prevalent in many populations. Underlying skeletal protrusion combined with increased dentoalveolar protrusion contributes to facial muscle imbalance and lip incompetence, which is undesirable…

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Survival of bonded lingual retainers with chemical or photo polymerization over a 2-year period: A single-center, randomized controlled clinical trial

Apr 7, 2017 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on Survival of bonded lingual retainers with chemical or photo polymerization over a 2-year period: A single-center, randomized controlled clinical trial

Introduction The objective of this trial was to compare the survival rates of mandibular lingual retainers bonded with either chemically cured or light-cured adhesive after orthodontic treatment. Methods Patients having…

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Effects of 2 bracket and ligation types on plaque retention: A quantitative microbiologic analysis with real-time polymerase chain reaction

Apr 7, 2017 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on Effects of 2 bracket and ligation types on plaque retention: A quantitative microbiologic analysis with real-time polymerase chain reaction

Introduction The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of self-ligating brackets and conventional brackets ligated with stainless steel ligatures on dental plaque retention and microbial flora. Methods…

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Periodontal health of palatally displaced canines treated with open or closed surgical technique: A multicenter, randomized controlled trial

Apr 7, 2017 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on Periodontal health of palatally displaced canines treated with open or closed surgical technique: A multicenter, randomized controlled trial

Introduction The aim of this study was to investigate differences in the periodontal outcomes of palatally displaced canines (PDC) exposed with either an open or a closed surgical technique. Methods…

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Precision of intraoral digital dental impressions with iTero and extraoral digitization with the iTero and a model scanner

Apr 7, 2017 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on Precision of intraoral digital dental impressions with iTero and extraoral digitization with the iTero and a model scanner

Introduction Digital impression devices are used alternatively to conventional impression techniques and materials. The aims of this study were to evaluate the precision of digital intraoral scanning under clinical conditions…

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The source

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Your next patient is a friendly 31-year-old woman who recently moved to your town from a military base on the East Coast. She is newly divorced from a serviceman who…

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Authors’ response

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We want to thank Drs Fang and Li for their interest in our article and take this opportunity to clarify some issues on the methodology and interpretation of our results….

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