Orthodontics

Longitudinal study of relative growth rates of the maxilla and the mandible according to quantitative cervical vertebral maturation

Apr 14, 2017 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on Longitudinal study of relative growth rates of the maxilla and the mandible according to quantitative cervical vertebral maturation

Introduction The purpose of this study was to investigate the relative growth rates (RGR) of the maxilla and the mandible according to quantitative cervical vertebral maturation (QCVM) of adolescents with…

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Editor’s Comment and Q&A

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Introduction The purpose of this study was to investigate the relative growth rates (RGR) of the maxilla and the mandible according to quantitative cervical vertebral maturation (QCVM) of adolescents with…

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Randomized clinical trial of orthodontic treatment efficiency with self-ligating and conventional fixed orthodontic appliances

Apr 14, 2017 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on Randomized clinical trial of orthodontic treatment efficiency with self-ligating and conventional fixed orthodontic appliances

Introduction Our objective was to test the hypotheses that treatment with 2 fixed orthodontic appliances (SmartClip and Victory; 3M Unitek, Monrovia, Calif) would result in no difference in (1) the…

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Arch-width and perimeter changes in patients with borderline Class I malocclusion treated with extractions or without extractions with air-rotor stripping

Apr 14, 2017 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on Arch-width and perimeter changes in patients with borderline Class I malocclusion treated with extractions or without extractions with air-rotor stripping

Introduction The aim of this study was to compare dental arch-width and perimeter changes in patients with borderline Class I occlusion, treated with extractions or without extractions with air-rotor stripping…

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Editor’s Comment and Q&A

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Introduction The aim of this study was to compare dental arch-width and perimeter changes in patients with borderline Class I occlusion, treated with extractions or without extractions with air-rotor stripping…

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Editor’s Comment and Q&A

Apr 14, 2017 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on Editor’s Comment and Q&A

Introduction The objectives of this study were to evaluate the prevalence of dental anomalies in patients with agenesis of maxillary lateral incisors and to compare the findings with the prevalence…

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Accuracy of surgical positioning of orthodontic miniscrews with a computer-aided design and manufacturing template

Apr 14, 2017 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on Accuracy of surgical positioning of orthodontic miniscrews with a computer-aided design and manufacturing template

Introduction Our objective was to enable accurate miniscrew placement after preoperative simulation. We developed a new template for miniscrew placement and evaluated its accuracy. Methods Eleven patients who had bimaxillary…

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Systematic review of self-ligating brackets

Apr 14, 2017 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on Systematic review of self-ligating brackets

Introduction Self-ligating brackets have been gaining popularity over the past several decades. Various advantages for these systems have been claimed. The purposes of this systematic review were to identify and…

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Editor’s Comment and Q&A

Apr 14, 2017 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on Editor’s Comment and Q&A

Introduction In this study, we investigated tooth-wear patterns in adolescents with either normal occlusion or Class II Division 2 malocclusion. Methods The sample consisted of dental casts from 165 subjects…

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Editor’s Comment and Q&A

Apr 14, 2017 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on Editor’s Comment and Q&A

Introduction Our objective was to enable accurate miniscrew placement after preoperative simulation. We developed a new template for miniscrew placement and evaluated its accuracy. Methods Eleven patients who had bimaxillary…

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Editor’s Comment and Q&A

Apr 14, 2017 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on Editor’s Comment and Q&A

Introduction Self-ligating brackets have been gaining popularity over the past several decades. Various advantages for these systems have been claimed. The purposes of this systematic review were to identify and…

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Authors’ response

Apr 14, 2017 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on Authors’ response

We appreciate the interest of Drs Sivakumar and Sivakumar regarding our article. Their comments are welcome and pertinent. We are glad to clarify these points for the readers of the…

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