Prediction of lower incisor proclination during Xbow treatment based
... Unitek, Monrovia, Calif). In comparison with the Herbst, bands are used instead of crowns in the first molars. Also, instead of a telescopic spring, which forces the mandible permanently forward (as in a Herbst), the Xbow springs allow the condyles to settle back if the patient forces the springs. I ...
... Unitek, Monrovia, Calif). In comparison with the Herbst, bands are used instead of crowns in the first molars. Also, instead of a telescopic spring, which forces the mandible permanently forward (as in a Herbst), the Xbow springs allow the condyles to settle back if the patient forces the springs. I ...
A Customized Method for Palatal Crib Fabrication
... tongue’s resting position.20 Therefore, both the crib design and the duration of treatment are important considerations.8,18 Subtelny and Sakuda reported unsuccessful redirection of tongue position in open-bite treatment when a crib was worn for less than six months.3 There is now a consensus that t ...
... tongue’s resting position.20 Therefore, both the crib design and the duration of treatment are important considerations.8,18 Subtelny and Sakuda reported unsuccessful redirection of tongue position in open-bite treatment when a crib was worn for less than six months.3 There is now a consensus that t ...
mathematical analysis of dental arch of children in normal occlusion
... and diverse methodologies adopted, which explains why uniform results in defining and arriving at a generalized model factoring in all symmetries and asymmetries of curvature elude experts even today. Some model may be suitable in one case while others may be more so in another situation. In this re ...
... and diverse methodologies adopted, which explains why uniform results in defining and arriving at a generalized model factoring in all symmetries and asymmetries of curvature elude experts even today. Some model may be suitable in one case while others may be more so in another situation. In this re ...
The Diary of the production practice for the students of dental faculty
... As a role, latex and vinyl gloves are used on examining and treatment of patients. The rubber gloves should be used while working with disinfectants and detergents. A thorough hygienic cleaning of hands should precede the use of new pair of rubber gloves. Masks. The protective face masks and respira ...
... As a role, latex and vinyl gloves are used on examining and treatment of patients. The rubber gloves should be used while working with disinfectants and detergents. A thorough hygienic cleaning of hands should precede the use of new pair of rubber gloves. Masks. The protective face masks and respira ...
IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS)
... males to have gummy smiles. Etiologic factors can be skeletal, gingival, muscular, iatrogenic, or some combination of these. Garber and Salama[6] have suggested that the relationships between the three primary components—the teeth, the lip framework, and the gingival scaffold—determine the esthetic ...
... males to have gummy smiles. Etiologic factors can be skeletal, gingival, muscular, iatrogenic, or some combination of these. Garber and Salama[6] have suggested that the relationships between the three primary components—the teeth, the lip framework, and the gingival scaffold—determine the esthetic ...
AAO Practice Opportunities Online
... feel the transition went extremely well. “I stayed through October with the patients, and we had virtually no problems,” said Dr. Traul. “Dr. Resnick has practiced 25 years, so he’s very competent. Plus, he kept my staff and everything in place – all my procedures and policies – so there’s not a lot ...
... feel the transition went extremely well. “I stayed through October with the patients, and we had virtually no problems,” said Dr. Traul. “Dr. Resnick has practiced 25 years, so he’s very competent. Plus, he kept my staff and everything in place – all my procedures and policies – so there’s not a lot ...
Rapid Maxillary Expansion – A Review
... attachment to the maxilla gives the main resistance and form the integrity of the midpalatal suture. With SARPE, these attachments are surgically detached which allows expansion to be easily achieved using a conventional RME appliance. Before surgery, fixed appliances can be used to move apart the r ...
... attachment to the maxilla gives the main resistance and form the integrity of the midpalatal suture. With SARPE, these attachments are surgically detached which allows expansion to be easily achieved using a conventional RME appliance. Before surgery, fixed appliances can be used to move apart the r ...
Mechanical behaviour of a prototype orthodontic retraction spring: a
... Discussion Clinicians hope to activate springs and visualize consequent tooth displacement in an efficient way. In general, this is undertaken by means of activation, observation, and fastening the springs as considered necessary. Even though spring behaviour is known, tooth anatomy and individual p ...
... Discussion Clinicians hope to activate springs and visualize consequent tooth displacement in an efficient way. In general, this is undertaken by means of activation, observation, and fastening the springs as considered necessary. Even though spring behaviour is known, tooth anatomy and individual p ...
Management Of Ectopically Erupted First Permanent Molars
... It can be suspected if asymmetric eruption is observed or if the mesial marginal ridge is noted to be under the distal prominence of the second primary molar. Ectopic eruption can be diagnosed from bitewings or panoramic radiographs, Fig 1, 2. The prevalence of this condition is reported to be up to ...
... It can be suspected if asymmetric eruption is observed or if the mesial marginal ridge is noted to be under the distal prominence of the second primary molar. Ectopic eruption can be diagnosed from bitewings or panoramic radiographs, Fig 1, 2. The prevalence of this condition is reported to be up to ...
Clinical management of the acrylic splint Herbst appliance
... bite of the patient is recorded in habitual occlusion. Of course, this procedure is not possible if initial fixed appliance therapy has been performed. In this instance an additional wax bite taken in habitual occlusion is helpful to determine the amount of bite advancement by providing an initial r ...
... bite of the patient is recorded in habitual occlusion. Of course, this procedure is not possible if initial fixed appliance therapy has been performed. In this instance an additional wax bite taken in habitual occlusion is helpful to determine the amount of bite advancement by providing an initial r ...
The Correlation Between Tooth Size-Basal Bone
... more likely to relapse as the resulting unbalance muscular forces tend to return the teeth toward their original position. Moss’ functional matrix theory has provided a basis for many practitioners’ belief that alteration of teeth position either facially or lingually could be maintained. Moss beli ...
... more likely to relapse as the resulting unbalance muscular forces tend to return the teeth toward their original position. Moss’ functional matrix theory has provided a basis for many practitioners’ belief that alteration of teeth position either facially or lingually could be maintained. Moss beli ...
Full Text PDF - Jaypee Journals
... many studies were carried out to assess its physical and mechanical properties. The main drawback with ceramic brackets is the patient’s discomfort at the time of debonding.6 The debonding of ceramic brackets can increase the risk of enamel damage.7 The combination of the primer/adhesive and bracket ...
... many studies were carried out to assess its physical and mechanical properties. The main drawback with ceramic brackets is the patient’s discomfort at the time of debonding.6 The debonding of ceramic brackets can increase the risk of enamel damage.7 The combination of the primer/adhesive and bracket ...
Torque expression of self-ligating brackets
... play between the archwire and the bracket slot. This amount of play has been theoretically calculated and experimentally measured.3-17 Theoretical third-order moments can be calculated from the nominal dimensions of archwires and brackets from the manufacturers. It has been shown that there is a con ...
... play between the archwire and the bracket slot. This amount of play has been theoretically calculated and experimentally measured.3-17 Theoretical third-order moments can be calculated from the nominal dimensions of archwires and brackets from the manufacturers. It has been shown that there is a con ...
SURFACE ANALYSIS FOR SIGNS OF CORROSION OF FIXED
... Evaluation and assessment of some specimens exhibited the presence of corrosive damage of a galvanic and pitting nature. Traces of pitting corrosion oriented along the machining trace were found on the βtitanium archwire surface that had been in service for 11 months (Fig. 4). Similar images were ob ...
... Evaluation and assessment of some specimens exhibited the presence of corrosive damage of a galvanic and pitting nature. Traces of pitting corrosion oriented along the machining trace were found on the βtitanium archwire surface that had been in service for 11 months (Fig. 4). Similar images were ob ...
Congenital temporomandibular joint ankylosis
... physiotherapy to the orthodontic department, the patient presented a stable open bite of 13mm and was unable to close her mouth after keeping a piece of cork between the dental arches for 3 weeks, as recommended by the maxillo-facial surgeon. Frontal and lateral photographs taken at that time are sh ...
... physiotherapy to the orthodontic department, the patient presented a stable open bite of 13mm and was unable to close her mouth after keeping a piece of cork between the dental arches for 3 weeks, as recommended by the maxillo-facial surgeon. Frontal and lateral photographs taken at that time are sh ...
Association between Bolton discrepancy and Angle malocclusions
... influence on the relationship between dental arches.1,2 Bolton3,4 developed a method to calculate the ratio between the mesiodistal width of maxillary and mandibular teeth and stated that a correct and harmonious occlusion is possible only with adequate proportionality of tooth sizes. Identifying th ...
... influence on the relationship between dental arches.1,2 Bolton3,4 developed a method to calculate the ratio between the mesiodistal width of maxillary and mandibular teeth and stated that a correct and harmonious occlusion is possible only with adequate proportionality of tooth sizes. Identifying th ...
New Trends in Dental Biomechanics with Photonics
... circular polariscope, as schematized in Figure 1. The fringe pattern can have dark lines, corresponding to points where the intensity of light is zero, called isoclinics and colored lines called isochromatics. Isoclinic lines provide information on the principal directions of stresses throughout the ...
... circular polariscope, as schematized in Figure 1. The fringe pattern can have dark lines, corresponding to points where the intensity of light is zero, called isoclinics and colored lines called isochromatics. Isoclinic lines provide information on the principal directions of stresses throughout the ...
Prevalence of Malocclusion, its Association with Occlusal
... maxillary overjet and anterior open-bite with ‘r’ value of 0.140, 0.126 and 0143, respectively with statistical significance at a P value less than 0.05. The outcome values were made into dichotomous values and independent variables were categorical in nature, the logistic regression analysis was co ...
... maxillary overjet and anterior open-bite with ‘r’ value of 0.140, 0.126 and 0143, respectively with statistical significance at a P value less than 0.05. The outcome values were made into dichotomous values and independent variables were categorical in nature, the logistic regression analysis was co ...
Transseptal fibers - crosslinking convolutes: A review
... in the mandible of a monkey. After some weeks, the two halves moved separately because of the absence of transseptal fibers while others were closed by themselves. This shows the ability of transseptal fibers in retaining the teeth in their positions in the arch.[11] The transseptal fibers do not co ...
... in the mandible of a monkey. After some weeks, the two halves moved separately because of the absence of transseptal fibers while others were closed by themselves. This shows the ability of transseptal fibers in retaining the teeth in their positions in the arch.[11] The transseptal fibers do not co ...
- Canadian Association of Orthodontists
... Obstructive sleep disordered breathing is not a distinct disease but rather a syndrome of upper airway dysfunction during sleep that can result from various different disorders. Although the main diagnostic tool is an overnight polysomnogram (overnight recordings of breathing and sleep), various dif ...
... Obstructive sleep disordered breathing is not a distinct disease but rather a syndrome of upper airway dysfunction during sleep that can result from various different disorders. Although the main diagnostic tool is an overnight polysomnogram (overnight recordings of breathing and sleep), various dif ...