Orthodontics

New perspective for evaluation of tooth widths in patients with missing or peg-shaped maxillary lateral incisors: Quadrant analysis

Dec 8, 2018 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on New perspective for evaluation of tooth widths in patients with missing or peg-shaped maxillary lateral incisors: Quadrant analysis

Introduction Missing or peg-shaped maxillary lateral incisors can affect the mesiodistal dimensions of the dentition. Methods The pretreatment casts of patients with bilateral (BMLI, n = 35) or unilateral (UMLI, n = 29) missing…

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I want to see everything

Dec 8, 2018 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on I want to see everything

You have a bad habit. Patients come in for an initial examination, you tell them whatever you tell them, they agree to start, and so you do. You’ll worry about…

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High-performance liquid chromatography analysis of salivary bisphenol A levels from light-cured and chemically cured orthodontic adhesives

Dec 8, 2018 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on High-performance liquid chromatography analysis of salivary bisphenol A levels from light-cured and chemically cured orthodontic adhesives

Introduction Our objective was to assess the levels of bisphenol A (BPA) released from light-cured and chemically cured resins used for orthodontic bracket bonding in 1 month. Methods Saliva specimens were…

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Assessment of hypoxic lip training for lip incompetence by electromyographic analysis of the orbicularis oris muscle

Dec 8, 2018 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on Assessment of hypoxic lip training for lip incompetence by electromyographic analysis of the orbicularis oris muscle

Introduction The aims of this study were to determine the difference in electromyography (EMG) of the orbicularis oris muscles between subjects with lip incompetence and lip competence and to elucidate…

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Micro-osteoperforations accelerate orthodontic tooth movement by stimulating periodontal ligament cell cycles

Dec 8, 2018 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on Micro-osteoperforations accelerate orthodontic tooth movement by stimulating periodontal ligament cell cycles

Introduction The aim of this study was to investigate the mechanism of how micro-osteoperforations (MOPs) accelerate tooth movement. We focused on inflammation, cell proliferation, and apoptosis of periodontal ligament cells and…

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Assessment of hypoxic lip training for lip incompetence by electromyographic analysis of the orbicularis oris muscle

Dec 8, 2018 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on Assessment of hypoxic lip training for lip incompetence by electromyographic analysis of the orbicularis oris muscle

Introduction The aims of this study were to determine the difference in electromyography (EMG) of the orbicularis oris muscles between subjects with lip incompetence and lip competence and to elucidate…

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Computerized measurement of the location and value of the minimum sagittal linear dimension of the upper airway on reconstructed lateral cephalograms compared with 3-dimensional values

Dec 8, 2018 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on Computerized measurement of the location and value of the minimum sagittal linear dimension of the upper airway on reconstructed lateral cephalograms compared with 3-dimensional values

Introduction Identifying the location and value of the smallest airway dimension can be useful in screening and planning treatment for patients with obstructive sleep apnea. Our objectives in this study…

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