Introduction In this study, we investigated the nanohardness and elastic modulus of enamel after debonding metal brackets. Methods The surfaces of 3 maxillary premolars were subdivided into 3 regions. Two…
Introduction One common negative side effect of orthodontic treatment with fixed appliances is the development of incipient caries lesions around brackets, particularly in patients with poor oral hygiene. Bio-available minerals…
Introduction En-masse sliding mechanics have been typically used for space closure. Because of friction created at the bracket-wire interface, the force system during tooth movement has not been clarified. Methods…
AAO Annual Sessions May 13-17, 2011 Chicago, Ill May 4-8, 2012 Honolulu, Hawaii May 3-7, 2013 Philadelphia, Pa 45th Indian Orthodontic Conference December 17-19th, 2010 T.M.A. Pai International Convention Centre…
Julia Harfin and Augusto José Ureña Rodríguez wrote their recently published text, Ortodoncia lingual: Procedimientos y aplicación clínica , in Spanish. With the popularity of clear aligner therapy, clear brackets,…
Recientemente el libro, Ortodoncia lingüal: Procedimientos y aplicación clínica , fue publicado en el idioma Español por los autores Julia Harfin y Augusto José Ureña Rodríguez. Con la popularidad de…
Introduction The objective of this investigation was to examine the factors influencing the long-term prognosis of autotransplanted teeth with complete root formation. Methods Thirty-eight teeth, autotransplanted in 32 patients, were…
Chapter 1 provides a historical review of extraction therapy in orthodontics before describing the evolution of the coordinated arch development technique of nonextraction treatment. The coordinated arch development technique is…
The introductory chapter discusses the increasing awareness and need for orthodontic treatment among all age groups and the desirability of inconspicuous tooth alignment with an occlusion correction system that meets…
Introduction Although attractiveness and acceptability of orthodontic appliances have been rated by adults for themselves and for adolescents, children and adolescents have not provided any substantial data. The objective of this…
