Treatment of Angle Class II Division 1, impacted canine and
... brackets. The effect of the use of a mouth rinse such as 20% Astring-o-sol® Fresh mint versus sterile distilled water on S. mutans adherence to brackets was also compared. 20 metal and 20 ceramic brackets were saliva-coated and exposed to S. mutans. All brackets were rinsed with sterile distilled wa ...
... brackets. The effect of the use of a mouth rinse such as 20% Astring-o-sol® Fresh mint versus sterile distilled water on S. mutans adherence to brackets was also compared. 20 metal and 20 ceramic brackets were saliva-coated and exposed to S. mutans. All brackets were rinsed with sterile distilled wa ...
Nonsurgical treatment of skeletal anterior open bite in adult patients
... Another common approach that has been used in the past few years is skeletal anchorage devices such as miniscrews14 or miniplates.15 These therapies can be used for molar intrusion.16,17 Both dental and skeletal changes take place.15 Extraction of molars or premolars has been proposed as an alternat ...
... Another common approach that has been used in the past few years is skeletal anchorage devices such as miniscrews14 or miniplates.15 These therapies can be used for molar intrusion.16,17 Both dental and skeletal changes take place.15 Extraction of molars or premolars has been proposed as an alternat ...
Immediate Core Buildup of Endodontically Treated Teeth: The Rest
... useful for treating molar teeth with large pulp chambers (Figures 12 through 14). When three or more walls with a minimum thickness of 1 mm remain following crown preparation, this technique is ideal to provide a strong foundation for the casting. If only two walls of adequate tooth structure remain ...
... useful for treating molar teeth with large pulp chambers (Figures 12 through 14). When three or more walls with a minimum thickness of 1 mm remain following crown preparation, this technique is ideal to provide a strong foundation for the casting. If only two walls of adequate tooth structure remain ...
Full Text - Turkish Journal of Orthodontics
... in 7 different regions. The index is composed of 2 parts: the dental health component (DHC) and the aesthetic component (AC). The clinical component DHC, ranges the need for treatment into 5 grades. Grades 1 and 2 represent no or slight need, grade 3 shows moderate need, and grades 4 and 5 demonstra ...
... in 7 different regions. The index is composed of 2 parts: the dental health component (DHC) and the aesthetic component (AC). The clinical component DHC, ranges the need for treatment into 5 grades. Grades 1 and 2 represent no or slight need, grade 3 shows moderate need, and grades 4 and 5 demonstra ...
Clinical crown length changes from age 12–19 years: a
... The results of this study are not in agreement with those reported by Volchansky and Cleaton-Jones [18]. These workers found that the length of the mandibular central incisor stabilised by age 10 years and the length of the maxillary central incisor and canines by age 12 years. The data in this stud ...
... The results of this study are not in agreement with those reported by Volchansky and Cleaton-Jones [18]. These workers found that the length of the mandibular central incisor stabilised by age 10 years and the length of the maxillary central incisor and canines by age 12 years. The data in this stud ...
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... lesions (Vander Veen et al. 2010) and improved patient compliance (Kafle et al. 2012). Besides, higher bracket failure and patient inconvenience is also reported. (Kurz et al. 1998) Main different attributes between labial orthodontics (LaO) and LiO which may be due to anatomic variations of differe ...
... lesions (Vander Veen et al. 2010) and improved patient compliance (Kafle et al. 2012). Besides, higher bracket failure and patient inconvenience is also reported. (Kurz et al. 1998) Main different attributes between labial orthodontics (LaO) and LiO which may be due to anatomic variations of differe ...
Treatment of a young adult with Class III malocclusion using a
... maxillary protraction. A 7.5-mm maxillary expansion was achieved. It has been reported that rapid maxillary expansion disrupts the maxillary sutural system and enhances the protraction effect of a face mask (11,12). The chin is the anchorage region in this protraction device. The force applied to th ...
... maxillary protraction. A 7.5-mm maxillary expansion was achieved. It has been reported that rapid maxillary expansion disrupts the maxillary sutural system and enhances the protraction effect of a face mask (11,12). The chin is the anchorage region in this protraction device. The force applied to th ...
Relapse revisited-again
... Incisor crowding, intercanine width, intermolar width, and arch length were measured on the mandibular casts at all 3 time points. A statistically significant mean increase in crowding (0.1 mm) was observed from T1 to T2. Arch length also decreased significantly by 0.2 mm. No change was found for arch ...
... Incisor crowding, intercanine width, intermolar width, and arch length were measured on the mandibular casts at all 3 time points. A statistically significant mean increase in crowding (0.1 mm) was observed from T1 to T2. Arch length also decreased significantly by 0.2 mm. No change was found for arch ...
Stability of open bite treatment
... abnormal mandibular or head posture. Although excessive vertical growth might be associated with anterior open bite, many patients have long faces and deep overbites, and some with normal skeletal patterns have persistent open bites. Digit sucking, as with any physical interference with tooth erupti ...
... abnormal mandibular or head posture. Although excessive vertical growth might be associated with anterior open bite, many patients have long faces and deep overbites, and some with normal skeletal patterns have persistent open bites. Digit sucking, as with any physical interference with tooth erupti ...
Does psychological well-being influence oral-health
... lips, and jaws, in the previous 3 months. The response options were “never,” “once or twice,” “sometimes,” “often,” and “every day or almost every day.” Additive scale and subscale scores for the CPQ11-14 were calculated by summing the item response codes. Although the instrument was designed to yie ...
... lips, and jaws, in the previous 3 months. The response options were “never,” “once or twice,” “sometimes,” “often,” and “every day or almost every day.” Additive scale and subscale scores for the CPQ11-14 were calculated by summing the item response codes. Although the instrument was designed to yie ...
Factors affecting friction in the pre
... frictional forces at the archwire/bracket interface. On the whole the mechanism worked well, although it was rather cumbersome to adjust the tip and torque values using the inclined planes. Preliminary tests showed that the friction values were remarkably constant over a set of 10 tests and that it ...
... frictional forces at the archwire/bracket interface. On the whole the mechanism worked well, although it was rather cumbersome to adjust the tip and torque values using the inclined planes. Preliminary tests showed that the friction values were remarkably constant over a set of 10 tests and that it ...
Frequently Asked Questions
... Yes. AcceleDent with SoftPulse Technology™ has been demonstrated safe and reliable in US clinical trials. ...
... Yes. AcceleDent with SoftPulse Technology™ has been demonstrated safe and reliable in US clinical trials. ...
Palatal implants are a good alternative to headgear: A randomized trial
... Submitted, November 2006; revised and accepted, April 2007. ...
... Submitted, November 2006; revised and accepted, April 2007. ...
An in vitro comparison of the frictional forces between
... Turnbull and Birnie, 2007). There is some debate, however, as some studies report that an overall reduction in treatment time is associated with these appliances (Chen et al., 2010), while others do not support such findings. Current evidence suggests that SLBs only ...
... Turnbull and Birnie, 2007). There is some debate, however, as some studies report that an overall reduction in treatment time is associated with these appliances (Chen et al., 2010), while others do not support such findings. Current evidence suggests that SLBs only ...
The effect of fixed orthodontic appliance therapy on oral
... Previous studies have shown that wearing of fixed orthodontic appliance could alter the composition of oral microbial flora. This was manifested in an increase in the subgingival Actinobacillus actinomycetemcomitans and Prophyromonas gingivalis,11,12 decrease in Gram positive cocci,11 and increase, ...
... Previous studies have shown that wearing of fixed orthodontic appliance could alter the composition of oral microbial flora. This was manifested in an increase in the subgingival Actinobacillus actinomycetemcomitans and Prophyromonas gingivalis,11,12 decrease in Gram positive cocci,11 and increase, ...
Snoring/Sleep Apnea - MS Galiza Dental Clinic
... • Morning headaches • Generalized muscle pain • Irritability Mood swings • Impaired judgment • Decreased sex drive What Can Your Dentist Do to Help? The good news is that Oral Appliance Therapy has proven to be very successful in the management of snoring and mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea ...
... • Morning headaches • Generalized muscle pain • Irritability Mood swings • Impaired judgment • Decreased sex drive What Can Your Dentist Do to Help? The good news is that Oral Appliance Therapy has proven to be very successful in the management of snoring and mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea ...
Rate of orthodontic tooth movement after changing the force
... In clinical orthodontic research, however, the search for the optimal force continues not only because of efficient tooth movement but also because of unwanted side effects such as root resorption. In a study on root resorption using a buccally directed force of 25 or 225 cN to premolars, it was fou ...
... In clinical orthodontic research, however, the search for the optimal force continues not only because of efficient tooth movement but also because of unwanted side effects such as root resorption. In a study on root resorption using a buccally directed force of 25 or 225 cN to premolars, it was fou ...
functional movements - University of Maryland, Baltimore
... articular disk interposed. • This is a reproducible position. • A purely rotational movement can occur for the first 20-25 mm of jaw opening. • Translation occurs as the jaws continue to open. ...
... articular disk interposed. • This is a reproducible position. • A purely rotational movement can occur for the first 20-25 mm of jaw opening. • Translation occurs as the jaws continue to open. ...
Strategic maxillary second-molar extraction in Class II malocclusion
... mentioned previously in the literature that proper anterior retraction and natural mesial migration of teeth will close this additional space.4,15 But it can take considerable time to achieve the final result. For this patient, it was decided not to wait for the complete eruption of the maxillary th ...
... mentioned previously in the literature that proper anterior retraction and natural mesial migration of teeth will close this additional space.4,15 But it can take considerable time to achieve the final result. For this patient, it was decided not to wait for the complete eruption of the maxillary th ...
2016-2017 WEA Select Certificate of Coverage
... Newly Acquired Family Members. Eligible employees and their newly acquired family members may enroll following marriage or registration of a domestic partnership; court appointed legal guardianship of a Child; or issuance of a QMCSO by completing the applicable enrollment requirements as authorized ...
... Newly Acquired Family Members. Eligible employees and their newly acquired family members may enroll following marriage or registration of a domestic partnership; court appointed legal guardianship of a Child; or issuance of a QMCSO by completing the applicable enrollment requirements as authorized ...