Introduction The aims of this study were to evaluate the optical properties of esthetic brackets and determine their influence on visual perception. Methods Eighty esthetic brackets of 16 commercial brands…
Introduction The miniscrew has been developed and effectively used as orthodontic anchorage, but current studies of its usage are insufficient to provide information about the underlying mechanical mechanisms. The aim…
This case report describes the treatment of a 16-year-old girl with ankylosed maxillary central incisors that were noticeably infraoccluded and labially displaced. We performed a segmental osteotomy with an autogenous…
This article describes a modified technique for indirect bonding. Crucial variables that influence the procedure are analyzed and discussed to help the clincian use the indirect bonding techinique routinely. Orthodontists…
This report describes a novel concept of en-masse retraction with temporary skeletal anchorage devices in place of posterior bonding or banding. The patient was a Korean woman, aged 24 years…
Introduction The purpose of the study was to evaluate impacted maxillary canines as risk factor for orthodontic apical root resorption. Methods The sample comprised 66 patients treated with fixed appliances….
An adolescent boy with an Angle Class II Division 1 malocclusion had a hyperdivergent growth pattern with an excessive lower facial height and an anterior open bite. Combined orthodontic and…
Introduction In this study, we evaluated the effects of a low-level laser on bone regeneration in rapid maxillary expansion procedures. Methods Twenty-seven children, aged 8 to 12 years, took part…
Dr Clarke is a pioneer in functional orthopedic therapy. He continues to develop innovative appliances for orthodontic and orthopedic techniques that have changed clinical practice worldwide. In 1977, he developed…
Introduction A common orthodontic problem is a deep overbite malocclusion. Because of its high relapse tendency, it is also one of the most challenging problems to treat. To minimize relapse,…
