The etiology and treatment of posterior crossbite in children
... the development of skeletal asymmetries in the adulthood. The treatment in the deciduous dentition should be limited to the correction of the premature occlusal contacts in primary teeth, most often the canines. The success rate of this method is only 30% to 50%. However, other techniques can be emp ...
... the development of skeletal asymmetries in the adulthood. The treatment in the deciduous dentition should be limited to the correction of the premature occlusal contacts in primary teeth, most often the canines. The success rate of this method is only 30% to 50%. However, other techniques can be emp ...
incidence of impacted teeth and transmigrated canines
... were assessed by three experienced orthodontist. Selection criteria of the samples consisting of patients that were not diagnosed with any syndrome or illness involved odontogenesis and dental eruption. Observations were made regarding the patient’s sex and age; side and number of the impacted mandi ...
... were assessed by three experienced orthodontist. Selection criteria of the samples consisting of patients that were not diagnosed with any syndrome or illness involved odontogenesis and dental eruption. Observations were made regarding the patient’s sex and age; side and number of the impacted mandi ...
How well does Invisalign work? A prospective clinical study
... with posterior edentulous spaces were included if treatment did not entail space closure. Patients who would have mandibular incisor extractions were included in this study. Only 1 participant was treated with mandibular incisor extraction. (2) The patient was at least 18 years of age to allow for p ...
... with posterior edentulous spaces were included if treatment did not entail space closure. Patients who would have mandibular incisor extractions were included in this study. Only 1 participant was treated with mandibular incisor extraction. (2) The patient was at least 18 years of age to allow for p ...
adult toothbrushes
... The GUM® Orthodontic toothbrush has been developed for safe and effective brushing of teeth fitted with orthodontic appliances including braces, brackets, tubes, and wires. The unique V-cut bristle design perfectly adapts to the anatomy of the teeth with braces and gently cleans in and around the or ...
... The GUM® Orthodontic toothbrush has been developed for safe and effective brushing of teeth fitted with orthodontic appliances including braces, brackets, tubes, and wires. The unique V-cut bristle design perfectly adapts to the anatomy of the teeth with braces and gently cleans in and around the or ...
AJO-DO 1972 Sep (296-309): The six keys to normal occlusion
... Key II. Crown angulation (tip). The gingival portion of the long axes of all crowns was more distal than the incisal portion (Fig. 3). In Fig. 4, crown tip is expressed in degrees, plus or minus. The degree of crown tip is the angle between the long axis of the crown (as viewed from the labial or bu ...
... Key II. Crown angulation (tip). The gingival portion of the long axes of all crowns was more distal than the incisal portion (Fig. 3). In Fig. 4, crown tip is expressed in degrees, plus or minus. The degree of crown tip is the angle between the long axis of the crown (as viewed from the labial or bu ...
Oral Health Status and Treatment Needs of Air Force Reserve
... and nomenclature used by civilian and military dentistry to record dental treatment provided. Dental Weighted Values (DWV) are weights assigned by military dentistry to each CDT3 dental procedure. These weights (DWV) are based on the fee charged by civilian dentists for each procedure (DWV = Civilia ...
... and nomenclature used by civilian and military dentistry to record dental treatment provided. Dental Weighted Values (DWV) are weights assigned by military dentistry to each CDT3 dental procedure. These weights (DWV) are based on the fee charged by civilian dentists for each procedure (DWV = Civilia ...
Upper removable appliance or Jones Jig for distalizing first molars
... The results of this investigation revealed that the amount and type of tooth movement from using these two types of appliance was small. Importantly, both appliances were equally effective. It is not possible to make comparisons with previous literature because of lack of randomized clinical trials. ...
... The results of this investigation revealed that the amount and type of tooth movement from using these two types of appliance was small. Importantly, both appliances were equally effective. It is not possible to make comparisons with previous literature because of lack of randomized clinical trials. ...
Influence of cephalometric characteristics on the occlusal success
... is positive for buccal crossbite (first molar positioned too far buccally) and negative for lingual crossbite. Crossbite is also scored as the number of teeth deviating from ideal cusp-to-fossa fit by a cusp-to-cusp relationship or worse.21,22 In the 2-premolar extraction subjects, it was assumed th ...
... is positive for buccal crossbite (first molar positioned too far buccally) and negative for lingual crossbite. Crossbite is also scored as the number of teeth deviating from ideal cusp-to-fossa fit by a cusp-to-cusp relationship or worse.21,22 In the 2-premolar extraction subjects, it was assumed th ...
Friction generated by elastomeric ligature with and without polymer
... the reduction was more significant when the ligatures were tested with lubricated saliva. the reduction found in our research was lower but statistically significant (table 1) and the highest decrease of friction occurred with the 0.019” x 0.026” archwire (45.7%). chimenti et all. [16] also evaluate ...
... the reduction was more significant when the ligatures were tested with lubricated saliva. the reduction found in our research was lower but statistically significant (table 1) and the highest decrease of friction occurred with the 0.019” x 0.026” archwire (45.7%). chimenti et all. [16] also evaluate ...
TMJ pre-treatment for a better orthodontics
... movement (Pancherz et al. 1998) Such TMJ remodeling occurs also in adult patients. This revolutionary new finding means that treatment with a fixed functional appliance may be an alternative to orthognathic surgery in borderline Class II cases. ...
... movement (Pancherz et al. 1998) Such TMJ remodeling occurs also in adult patients. This revolutionary new finding means that treatment with a fixed functional appliance may be an alternative to orthognathic surgery in borderline Class II cases. ...
Fluor Protector - Ivoclar Vivadent
... teeth. This coating protects the teeth against harmful acids. If the acid concentration in the mouth is very high, this protective layer releases calcium and fluoride. As a result, enamel and dentin are no longer threatened by the acids. The comparatively tight layer forms a depot from which fluorid ...
... teeth. This coating protects the teeth against harmful acids. If the acid concentration in the mouth is very high, this protective layer releases calcium and fluoride. As a result, enamel and dentin are no longer threatened by the acids. The comparatively tight layer forms a depot from which fluorid ...
Don H. Dau, D.M.D. Saint Louis University in Partial Fulfillment
... Fixed lingual retainers are the main alternatives to traditional removable retainers, especially in the lower anterior region. Traditionally, bonded mandibular canineto-canine retainers are made from single stranded or multistranded wires bonded to the lingual surfaces of the lower anterior teeth. T ...
... Fixed lingual retainers are the main alternatives to traditional removable retainers, especially in the lower anterior region. Traditionally, bonded mandibular canineto-canine retainers are made from single stranded or multistranded wires bonded to the lingual surfaces of the lower anterior teeth. T ...
TOOTH POSITIONER APPLIANCE
... your positioner will provide an even better finished result. Your positioner can accomplish minor tooth movements more effectively than the final wires could; otherwise, these final tooth movements may have taken months longer with the braces. The positioner also will maintain your teeth in these ne ...
... your positioner will provide an even better finished result. Your positioner can accomplish minor tooth movements more effectively than the final wires could; otherwise, these final tooth movements may have taken months longer with the braces. The positioner also will maintain your teeth in these ne ...
Case Documentation
... of how to brush properly and floss. When instructions were discussed and physically shown the patient did have improvement of his plaque control. He also suffered from things that were not in his control such as arthritis and xerostomia. In which we can still cope with and advise other options to he ...
... of how to brush properly and floss. When instructions were discussed and physically shown the patient did have improvement of his plaque control. He also suffered from things that were not in his control such as arthritis and xerostomia. In which we can still cope with and advise other options to he ...
Short Communication A NEW TECHNIQUE FOR INSERTION OF
... Open coil springs are most commonly used to open spaces for blocked out teeth. Placement of open coil spring is not only cumbersome and time consuming but often requires assistance. A simple technique to insert open coil spring is described which does not require any additional armamentarium and red ...
... Open coil springs are most commonly used to open spaces for blocked out teeth. Placement of open coil spring is not only cumbersome and time consuming but often requires assistance. A simple technique to insert open coil spring is described which does not require any additional armamentarium and red ...
Orthodontics in 3 millennia. Chapter 15: Skeletal anchorage
... implants as anchorage with external protraction forces of 600 g, but it was not until 1997 that Kanomi20 described a mini-implant specifically designed for orthodontic use. Costa et al21 described a 2-mm titanium miniscrew with a special bracket-like head that could be used for either direct or indi ...
... implants as anchorage with external protraction forces of 600 g, but it was not until 1997 that Kanomi20 described a mini-implant specifically designed for orthodontic use. Costa et al21 described a 2-mm titanium miniscrew with a special bracket-like head that could be used for either direct or indi ...
... soft tissue with good homeostasis. The laser plays an important role in many areas of technology. There are many functions of laser radiation, such as in welding, cutting and drilling. Besides that, laser radiation is used in modification of the physical and chemical microstructure of a materials [2 ...
Reverse Pull Headgear - Virtuosum Orthodontics
... 1. Separators will be placed between your upper molar teeth to create space for the bands 2. Once this space has been created, the separators will be removed 3. Everyone has different sized teeth, so it is important to find a band to specifically fit your teeth. This band will then be fitted to your ...
... 1. Separators will be placed between your upper molar teeth to create space for the bands 2. Once this space has been created, the separators will be removed 3. Everyone has different sized teeth, so it is important to find a band to specifically fit your teeth. This band will then be fitted to your ...
Inside the American Board of Orthodontics
... think all my colleagues on the Board, both past and present, would express a similar response. The humbling sensation that occurs when your orthodontic colleagues ask you to administer a system that judges their knowledge and clinical skills is a remarkable experience. I have, as have all orthodonti ...
... think all my colleagues on the Board, both past and present, would express a similar response. The humbling sensation that occurs when your orthodontic colleagues ask you to administer a system that judges their knowledge and clinical skills is a remarkable experience. I have, as have all orthodonti ...