Effect of occlusal vertical dimension changes on postsurgical skeletal changes in a surgery-first approach for skeletal Class III deformities

Apr 6, 2017 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on Effect of occlusal vertical dimension changes on postsurgical skeletal changes in a surgery-first approach for skeletal Class III deformities

Introduction The purposes of this study were to investigate the relationship between occlusal vertical dimension (VD) changes and postsurgical skeletal changes in the surgery-first approach and to derive regression models…

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Effectiveness of Er:YAG laser-aided fiberotomy and low-level laser therapy in alleviating relapse of rotated incisors

Apr 6, 2017 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on Effectiveness of Er:YAG laser-aided fiberotomy and low-level laser therapy in alleviating relapse of rotated incisors

Introduction In this study, we compared the effectiveness of laser-aided circumferential supracrestal fiberotomy (CSF) and low-level laser therapy (LLLT) with conventional CSF in reducing relapse of corrected rotations. Methods The…

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Correction of facial asymmetry and maxillary canting with corticotomy and 1-jaw orthognathic surgery

Apr 6, 2017 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on Correction of facial asymmetry and maxillary canting with corticotomy and 1-jaw orthognathic surgery

Although 2-jaw orthognathic surgery is a typical recommendation for the treatment of facial asymmetry, another good treatment alternative is maxillary corticotomy with temporary skeletal anchorage devices followed by mandibular orthognathic…

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Facial soft-tissue thickness in patients affected by bilateral cleft lip and palate: A retrospective cone-beam computed tomography study

Apr 6, 2017 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on Facial soft-tissue thickness in patients affected by bilateral cleft lip and palate: A retrospective cone-beam computed tomography study

Introduction The purposes of this study were to evaluate the facial soft-tissue thicknesses and craniofacial morphologies of patients affected by bilateral cleft lip and palate (BCLP) and to compare the…

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Residents’ journal review

Apr 6, 2017 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on Residents’ journal review

Effectiveness of varnish containing CPP and ACP in reducing depth of caries lesions around orthodontic brackets Pithon MM, dos Santos MJ, Andrade CS, Leao Filho JC, Braz AK, de Araujo…

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Root morphology and development of labial inversely impacted maxillary central incisors in the mixed dentition: A retrospective cone-beam computed tomography study

Apr 6, 2017 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on Root morphology and development of labial inversely impacted maxillary central incisors in the mixed dentition: A retrospective cone-beam computed tomography study

Introduction The aim of this study was to analyze 3-dimensional data of root morphology and development in labial inversely impacted maxillary central incisors. Methods Cone-beam computed tomography images from 41…

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Above and beyond

Apr 6, 2017 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on Above and beyond

Joanie and Jimmy Read are 12-year-old twins for whom you have just initiated treatment to resolve severe crowding. This is a “salt of the earth” family. The twins’ parents are…

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