Effects of surface conditioning on the shear bond strength of orthodontic brackets bonded to temporary polycarbonate crowns

Apr 14, 2017 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on Effects of surface conditioning on the shear bond strength of orthodontic brackets bonded to temporary polycarbonate crowns

Introduction An increase in the number of adults seeking orthodontic treatment has given rise to new problems for orthodontists, one of which is the need to bond orthodontic brackets to…

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Digital dental cast placement in 3-dimensional, full-face reconstruction: A technical evaluation

Apr 14, 2017 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on Digital dental cast placement in 3-dimensional, full-face reconstruction: A technical evaluation

Introduction Several noninvasive methods are used for 3-dimensional (3D) morphologic facial and dental analysis to aid practitioners during diagnosis and treatment planning. Integrating dental and facial noninvasive 3D reproduction could…

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Influence of saliva contamination on the shear bond strength of orthodontic brackets bonded with self-etching adhesive systems

Apr 14, 2017 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on Influence of saliva contamination on the shear bond strength of orthodontic brackets bonded with self-etching adhesive systems

Introduction Our objective was to evaluate the influence of saliva contamination on the shear bond strength of orthodontic brackets bonded with self-etching primers. Methods One hundred thirty-five bovine incisors were…

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Medical disorders and orthodontics

Apr 14, 2017 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on Medical disorders and orthodontics

Reviewed by Alex Jacobson This interesting article, published last year in the Journal of Orthodontics , examines aspects of some of the medical conditions that are relevant to orthodontic practice….

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Posterior crossbite in the deciduous dentition period, its relation with sucking habits, irregular orofacial functions, and otolaryngological findings

Apr 14, 2017 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on Posterior crossbite in the deciduous dentition period, its relation with sucking habits, irregular orofacial functions, and otolaryngological findings

Introduction The aim of this study was to assess unilateral posterior crossbite, sucking habits, orofacial functions, and otolaryngological findings in the deciduous dentition. These findings would allow us to establish…

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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 aimed to evaluate the long-term stability of anterior open-bite treatment with occlusal adjustment and the dentinal sensitivity caused by this procedure in the long term….

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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 aim of this prospective in-vivo study was to investigate the possible effects of temperature changes from various adhesive cleanup procedures on pulpal tissue. Methods The materials, consisting of…

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Treatment stability in patients with Class II malocclusion treated with 2 maxillary premolar extractions or without extractions

Apr 14, 2017 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on Treatment stability in patients with Class II malocclusion treated with 2 maxillary premolar extractions or without extractions

Introduction The purpose of this study was to compare the occlusal stability of Class II malocclusion treatment with and without extraction of 2 maxillary premolars. Methods A sample of 59…

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