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Maxillomandibular distraction osteogenesis in orthodontics

May 10, 2026 by drzezo in Orthodontics 0 comments

Introduction Distraction osteogenesis (DO) is a biological process and a technique to stimulate the new bone formation between vascularised margins of bone segments created by osteotomy and gradually separated by…

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Management of malocclusions with decreased vertical dimensions of the face

May 10, 2026 by drzezo in Orthodontics 0 comments

Introduction Class II and III malocclusions, associated with decreased vertical dimension of the face, pose significant challenges for the clinician aiming for optimal treatment outcomes and maintaining the corrected occlusion…

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Uncommon adverse effects in orthodontics

May 10, 2026 by drzezo in Orthodontics 0 comments

Introduction Adverse effects in orthodontics refer to unexpected and undesirable outcomes that may occur during or after orthodontic treatment. Adverse effects in orthodontic practice can manifest in various events and…

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Pain of orthodontic origin and its management

May 10, 2026 by drzezo in Orthodontics 0 comments

Introduction During orthodontic treatment, patients frequently encounter discomfort related to various orthodontic procedures. Typically, individuals describe these discomforts as sensations of pressure, tooth soreness and pain. It has been reported…

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Pain of orthodontic origin and its management

May 10, 2026 by drzezo in Orthodontics 0 comments

Introduction During orthodontic treatment, patients frequently encounter discomfort related to various orthodontic procedures. Typically, individuals describe these discomforts as sensations of pressure, tooth soreness and pain. It has been reported…

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Orthodontic treatment of borderline class III malocclusion with camouflage

May 10, 2026 by drzezo in Orthodontics 0 comments

Introduction Class III borderline cases pose diagnostic and therapeutic challenges for decision making, on timings and approach to treatment. Should they be treated with orthodontics alone or combined with orthognathic…

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Deband, debracketing and polishing

May 10, 2026 by drzezo in Orthodontics 0 comments

Introduction Debonding is particularly important for the patient and their parents, who are eagerly anticipating the final treatment outcome of a lengthy orthodontic treatment process. It is also a moment…

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Deband, debracketing and polishing

May 10, 2026 by drzezo in Orthodontics 0 comments

Introduction Debonding is particularly important for the patient and their parents, who are eagerly anticipating the final treatment outcome of a lengthy orthodontic treatment process. It is also a moment…

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Orthodontic considerations in patients with underlying medical conditions

May 10, 2026 by drzezo in Orthodontics 0 comments

Introduction Chronic medical issues are notably prevalent, with estimates suggesting that 10%–15% of children under 16 years and a higher proportion of adults experience long-tetabkerm health conditions involving multiple systems….

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Tweed’s philosophy, principles of treatment and standard edgewise biomechanics

May 10, 2026 by drzezo in Orthodontics 0 comments

‘Let us all remember this fact, clinical findings and scientific research should be closely wedded, only then many of our complex problems in orthodontics be solved, not before’. Charles H….

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Uncommon adverse effects in orthodontics

May 10, 2026 by drzezo in Orthodontics 0 comments

Introduction Adverse effects in orthodontics refer to unexpected and undesirable outcomes that may occur during or after orthodontic treatment. Adverse effects in orthodontic practice can manifest in various events and…

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Asymmetry of occlusion

May 10, 2026 by drzezo in Orthodontics 0 comments

Definition and criteria of asymmetric occlusion Asymmetric occlusal relationships can result from an asymmetry within a single arch or asymmetric skeletal relationships between the maxillary and the mandibular dental arches….

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Enamel homeostasis and post-orthodontic care

May 10, 2026 by drzezo in Orthodontics 0 comments

Introduction The patient and orthodontist look forward to completing orthodontic treatment with great anticipation. While the results of orthodontic treatment can be gratifying, the compromise of the surface integrity of…

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Enamel homeostasis and post-orthodontic care

May 10, 2026 by drzezo in Orthodontics 0 comments

Introduction The patient and orthodontist look forward to completing orthodontic treatment with great anticipation. While the results of orthodontic treatment can be gratifying, the compromise of the surface integrity of…

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Treatment approaches with twin block appliance

May 10, 2026 by drzezo in Orthodontics 0 comments

Introduction The twin block appliance is a two-piece functional appliance. , It is fundamentally a pair of upper and lower plates with occlusal bite blocks that interlock the mandible in…

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Interception and treatment of mandibular retrusion with non-compliant fixed functional appliances

May 10, 2026 by drzezo in Orthodontics 0 comments

Introduction The previous chapters have described the treatment of class II malocclusion in growing patients with a retrusive mandible. The main therapeutic approach involved forward repositioning of the mandible and…

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The applications of extra-alveolar miniscrews in orthodontics

May 10, 2026 by drzezo in Orthodontics 0 comments

Introduction The evolution of temporary skeletal anchorage devices (TSADs), spanning miniscrews, miniplates and diverse appliance designs is a testament to their precision in addressing a wide range of orthodontic challenges…

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Artificial intelligence applications in orthodontics

May 10, 2026 by drzezo in Orthodontics 0 comments

Introduction In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has progressed by leaps and bounds in its ability to imitate human cognitive functions. This has benefitted the medical and dental community by…

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Non-extraction treatment with non-compliance maxillary molar distalisation

May 10, 2026 by drzezo in Orthodontics 0 comments

Introduction and historical review Molar distalisation has a long history in orthodontics. Molar distalisation, as a treatment strategy, has been in practice with the success of Kloehn headgear and facebow,…

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Orthodontic aspects of impacted maxillary incisor

May 10, 2026 by drzezo in Orthodontics 0 comments

Introduction The delayed eruption and impaction of the anterior tooth or teeth, especially the maxillary incisor, represent a frequently encountered challenge in paediatric and general dentistry practices. The frequency of…

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