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Orthodontics
Microbial profile in different orthodontic appliances by checkerboard DNA-DNA hybridization: An in-vivo study
Introduction The design of the orthodontic bracket or appliance is 1 of the most important factors for creating retentive areas for biofilm formation. In orthodontics, this would be the first study…
The role of orthodontics in the repair of gingival recessions
Introduction The goal of this research was to assess the impact of orthodontic root movement on gingival recessions. Methods Twelve consecutive adult patients with a mandibular incisor presenting buccal or…
Incisor root resorption associated with palatally displaced maxillary canines: Analysis and prediction using discriminant function analysis
Introduction Incisor root resorption associated with palatally displaced canine (PDC-IRR) is an important phenomenon that might alter the orthodontic treatment plan. The aims of this study were to investigate the…
Relationship between normative and self-perceived criteria for orthodontic treatment need and satisfaction with esthetics and mastication in adolescents
Introduction Orthodontic treatments are performed to improve esthetics and masticatory functions. In general, clinical criteria are used to recommend such treatments without considering the opinion of the patient. This study…
Maxillary expander with differential opening vs Hyrax expander: A randomized clinical trial
Introduction The aim of this 2-arm parallel trial was to compare the dentoskeletal effects of the expander with differential opening (EDO) and the Hyrax expander in the mixed dentition. Methods…
A prospective evaluation of factors affecting occlusal stability of Class II correction with Twin-block followed by fixed appliances
Introduction Modified Twin-block therapy followed by fixed appliances (TBFA) is a standard treatment modality in Class II malocclusion; however, there is little information regarding the stability of this approach. We…
Infective endocarditis and orthodontic implications in children: A review of the literature
Introduction Owing to access to high-quality medical care, more medically compromised patients are seeking orthodontic therapy, including those at risk of developing infective endocarditis (IE). The current guidelines for orthodontic…
Lifetime achievement award for orthodontic research, 2020
In 2015, the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) established a new award, the Lifetime Achievement Award for Orthodontic Research. Previous recipients include Dr William R. Proffit (2017), Dr Lysle E….
Malocclusion and Dentofacial Deformity in Contemporary Society
Fig. 1.1 Edward H. Angle in his 50s, as the proprietor of the Angle School of Orthodontia. After establishing himself as the first dental specialist, Angle operated proprietary orthodontic schools…
Miniscrew-assisted customized lingual appliances for predictable treatment of skeletal Class II malocclusion with severe deep overbite and overjet
This report describes the use of miniscrew-assisted customized lingual fixed appliances in a patient with severe skeletal Class II malocclusion. The patient was a 12-year-old Chinese girl with the chief…
Correlation and reliability of cone-beam computed tomography nasopharyngeal volumetric and area measurements as determined by commercial software against nasopharyngoscopy-supported diagnosis of adenoid hypertrophy
Introduction The aim of this study was to evaluate the diagnostic correlation and reliability of Dolphin Imaging fully automated segmentation (Dolphin Imaging and Management Solutions, Chatsworth, Calif) for assessing adenoid…
Lateral open bite and crossbite correction in a Class III patient with missing maxillary first premolars
Posterior and Class III elastics were used to correct lateral open bite and anterior crossbite in a 29-year-old man. His occlusion, smile esthetics, and soft tissue profile were significantly improved…
Correlation between buccolingual tooth inclination and alveolar bone thickness in subjects with Class III dentofacial deformities
Introduction The purposes of this study were to identify buccolingual inclinations and alveolar bone thickness in patients with Class III dentofacial deformities and to compare these measurements with those from…
Introduction to incidence rates and time-changing variables for cohort studies
In orthodontics and dentistry in general, we are frequently working on studies where groups of patients are followed over time with the aim to record the occurrence of an event….
Miniscrew-assisted customized lingual appliances for predictable treatment of skeletal Class II malocclusion with severe deep overbite and overjet
This report describes the use of miniscrew-assisted customized lingual fixed appliances in a patient with severe skeletal Class II malocclusion. The patient was a 12-year-old Chinese girl with the chief…
Robert Shaye, 1937-2017
Robert Shaye Robert Shaye was a man with many interests, and he enjoyed a long and successful academic career. He was born in 1937. He attended high school in New…
Biomechanics in orthodontics
This electronic book is appropriately entitled Biomechanics in orthodontics . It is a comprehensive, 667–Web-page book, written by Birte Melsen and Giorgio Fiorelli, that is well illustrated and includes over…
Orthodontic chart documentation
Comprehensive records for orthodontic patients should include diagnosis, problem list, treatment objectives, treatment plan, treatment alternatives, normal and abnormal clinical findings, description of the treatment rendered, any referrals made, follow-up…
Lateral open bite and crossbite correction in a Class III patient with missing maxillary first premolars
Posterior and Class III elastics were used to correct lateral open bite and anterior crossbite in a 29-year-old man. His occlusion, smile esthetics, and soft tissue profile were significantly improved…
