A novel approach for treatment of skeletal Class II malocclusion: Miniplates-based skeletal anchorage

Dec 12, 2018 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on A novel approach for treatment of skeletal Class II malocclusion: Miniplates-based skeletal anchorage

Introduction The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of a new approach—bimaxillary miniplates-based skeletal anchorage—in the treatment of skeletal Class II malocclusion compared with untreated subjects. Methods…

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Long-term changes in oral health-related quality of life of standard, cleft, and surgery patients after orthodontic treatment: A longitudinal study

Dec 12, 2018 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on Long-term changes in oral health-related quality of life of standard, cleft, and surgery patients after orthodontic treatment: A longitudinal study

Introduction The aim of this study was to assess long-term changes and describe the trajectories of oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) in a cohort of cleft, surgery, and standard…

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Accuracy of bracket positions with a CAD/CAM indirect bonding system in posterior teeth with different cusp heights

Dec 12, 2018 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on Accuracy of bracket positions with a CAD/CAM indirect bonding system in posterior teeth with different cusp heights

Introduction Our objective was to evaluate the effect of cusp height of posterior teeth (first premolar, second premolar, first molar) on the accuracy of the computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing…

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Statistical testing against baseline

Dec 12, 2018 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on Statistical testing against baseline

There is abundant evidence that biomedical research can be compromised by both methodologic and reporting limitations, which may lead to flawed inferences and interpretations of the findings of research studies….

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Surgery-first approach vs traditional approach

Dec 12, 2018 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on Surgery-first approach vs traditional approach

We praise the authors of the article entitled “Surgery-first orthognathic approach vs traditional orthognathic approach: oral health-related quality of life assessed with 2 questionnaires” (Pelo S, Gasparini G, Garagiola U,…

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Residents’ journal review

Dec 12, 2018 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on Residents’ journal review

Effects of the mandibular protruding device Fransson AM, Kowalczyk A, Isacsson G. A prospective 10-year follow-up dental cast study of patients with obstructive sleep apnoea/snoring who use a mandibular protruding…

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A friend in need

Dec 12, 2018 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on A friend in need

You have been a patron of the same dry cleaner facility for over 2 decades. Gina has been the smiling cashier who welcomes you for as long as you can remember….

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Continuous arch and rectangular loops for the correction of consistent and inconsistent load systems in extruded and tipped maxillary second molars

Dec 12, 2018 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on Continuous arch and rectangular loops for the correction of consistent and inconsistent load systems in extruded and tipped maxillary second molars

Introduction The aim of this research was to compare the load systems produced by rectangular loops and continuous arches for the correction of extruded second molars with a mesial inclination (inconsistent…

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Interdisciplinary treatment for a compensated Class II partially edentulous malocclusion: Orthodontic creation of a posterior implant site

Dec 12, 2018 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on Interdisciplinary treatment for a compensated Class II partially edentulous malocclusion: Orthodontic creation of a posterior implant site

A 36-year-old woman with good periodontal health sought treatment for a compensated Class II partially edentulous malocclusion associated with a steep mandibular plane (SN-MP, 45°), 9 missing teeth, a 3-mm…

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Agreement in the determination of preformed wire shape templates on plaster models and customized digital arch form diagrams on digital models

Dec 12, 2018 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on Agreement in the determination of preformed wire shape templates on plaster models and customized digital arch form diagrams on digital models

Introduction The aim of this study was to verify the accuracy of preformed wire shape templates on plaster models and those of customized digital arch form diagrams on digital models….

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Photoelastic analysis of stress distribution in mandibular second molar roots caused by several uprighting mechanics

Dec 12, 2018 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on Photoelastic analysis of stress distribution in mandibular second molar roots caused by several uprighting mechanics

Introduction Mandibular molar uprighting is indicated when mesial inclination of the second molars occurs because of missing first molars. There are many methodologies to perform such movement. In this study, we…

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