Decision factors of Orthodontic Treatment by orthodontic patients

Patients’ satisfaction with orthodontic treatment and associated factors

Factors related to orthodontic treatment time in adult patients.

INTRODUCTION The length of time that it takes an orthodontist to treat adult patients varies widely. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to investigate how different variables influence treatment time. METHODS Seventy clinical case reports of successfully treated adult patients were examined. The patients were selected from 4,723 records held by three experienced orthodontists. The influenc...

Adjunctive orthodontic treatment with lingual orthodontic system.

The lingual orthodontic therapy though started in 1972, could not be popular till the beginning of 1990. In Nepal it does not have a history of more than a year. It is started in Dhulikhel Hospital for the first time in Nepal. Usually orthodontic therapy is meant for putting braces on the labial surface of the teeth which is called labial orthodontic system. Lingual orthodontic system is a pure...

Factors Influencing Adolescent Cooperation in Orthodontic Treatment

This article reviews the research related to adolescent perceptions of dentalfacial appearance, the meaning of these perceptions, and their influence on cooperation in orthodontic treatment. A social-developmental framework that acknowledges the importance of family and peers in shaping an adolescent's perceived need for treatment seems to be most useful. This framework can then be extended to ...

Metal Hypersensitivity in Orthodontic Patients

Orthodontic treatment of individuals with metal hypersensitivity is a matter of concern for the orthodontist. Orthodontic appliances contain metals like Nickel, Cobalt and Chromium etc. Metals may cause allergic reactions and are known as allergens. Reaction to these metals is due to biodegradation of metals in the oral cavity. This may lead to the formation of corrosion products and their expo...