Orthodontics
Managing patients with temporomandibular disorders: A new “standard of care”
The field of temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) is well known for being a controversial topic in dentistry. Literature during the past 25 to 30 years has pointed the dental profession in…
Clinical guidelines and the use of cone-beam computed tomography
In recent years, the British Orthodontic Society has challenged the routine use of radiographs in orthodontics with publication of the third edition of its guidelines for clinical radiography. You might…
Treatment of an ankylosed maxillary incisor by intraoral alveolar bone distraction osteogenesis
An ankylosed tooth and adjacent alveolar process can lead to the development of an open bite, an unesthetic smile line, and abnormal function in mastication. Intraoral alveolar bone distraction osteogenesis…
Comparison of Twin-block and Dynamax appliances for the treatment of Class II malocclusion in adolescents: A randomized controlled trial
Introduction The aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of Twin-block and Dynamax appliances for the treatment of Class II Division 1 malocclusion. Methods This was a randomized…
Force characteristics of nickel-titanium open-coil springs
Introduction The objective of this study was to quantify the properties of commercially available nickel-titanium open-coil springs. Methods Eleven springs from 3 manufacturers were tested 5 times over a 12-week…
Effects of high-intensity curing lights on microleakage under orthodontic bands
Introduction Our objective was to compare the effects of 3 light-curing units (LCUs) (quartz-tungsten-halogen [QTH], light-emitting diode [LED], and plasma-arc curing [PAC]) on the microleakage patterns of a polyacid-modified composite…
Computed tomography evaluation of mandibular incisor bony support in untreated patients
Introduction In this study, we aimed to verify, via computed volumetric tomography, a correlation between the morphology of the mandibular symphysis and the various facial types. Methods From a sample…
Occlusal stability of adult Class II Division 1 treatment with the Herbst appliance
Introduction During recent years, some articles have been published on Herbst appliance treatment in adult patients, an approach that has been shown to be most effective in Class II treatment…
Class III subdivision malocclusion corrected with asymmetric intermaxillary elastics
Correcting a Class III subdivision malocclusion is usually a challenge for an orthodontist, especially if the patient’s profile does not allow for any extractions. One treatment option is to use…
