Orthodontics

Root proximity and inclination of orthodontic mini-implants after placement: Cone-beam computed tomography evaluation

Apr 7, 2017 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on Root proximity and inclination of orthodontic mini-implants after placement: Cone-beam computed tomography evaluation

Introduction Root contact by mini-implants should be avoided. Prolonged contact can damage the root and might cause external root resorption. To reduce the proximity of a mini-implant to the root, information…

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How to report reliability in orthodontic research: Part 1

Apr 7, 2017 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on How to report reliability in orthodontic research: Part 1

In reporting reliability, duplicate measurements are often needed to determine if measurements are sufficiently in agreement among the observers (interobserver agreement) and/or within the same observer (intraobserver agreement). Some reports…

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Use of cone-beam computed tomography in the diagnosis of sensory nerve paresthesia secondary to orthodontic tooth movement: A clinical report

Apr 7, 2017 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on Use of cone-beam computed tomography in the diagnosis of sensory nerve paresthesia secondary to orthodontic tooth movement: A clinical report

In this article, we report an incident of transient neuropathy secondary to tooth movement involving the inferior alveolar nerve. This clinical report reflects the need to thoroughly examine potentially high-risk…

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Craniofacial morphology in pediatric patients with persistent obstructive sleep apnea with or without positive airway pressure therapy: A cross-sectional cephalometric comparison with controls

Apr 7, 2017 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on Craniofacial morphology in pediatric patients with persistent obstructive sleep apnea with or without positive airway pressure therapy: A cross-sectional cephalometric comparison with controls

Introduction Compression on the midface with nasal mask-delivered positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy in growing patients might contribute to midface retrusion. The objective of this study was to investigate the…

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Effect of fixed orthodontic appliances bonded with different etching techniques on tooth color: A prospective clinical study

Apr 7, 2017 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on Effect of fixed orthodontic appliances bonded with different etching techniques on tooth color: A prospective clinical study

Introduction For most orthodontic patients, esthetic concerns are as important as functional demands. The purpose of this study was to assess the effect of self-etching primer and conventional acid etching…

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Evaluation of skeletal and dental asymmetries in Angle Class II subdivision malocclusions with cone-beam computed tomography

Apr 7, 2017 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on Evaluation of skeletal and dental asymmetries in Angle Class II subdivision malocclusions with cone-beam computed tomography

Introduction The purpose of this study was to determine whether Angle Class II subdivision malocclusions have skeletal or dental asymmetries between the Class II and Class I sides. Methods A…

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