Efficacy of three hygienic protocols in reducing biofilm adherence to removable thermoplastic appliance

A Novel Approach to Intrude Incisor by Removable Orthodontic Appliance

A dynamic smile is desirable at all age groups and orthodontists are smile architects. To construct a beautiful smile the various macro esthetic and micro esthetic factors must be kept in mind. Frontal esthetics is very crucial and poor frontal esthetics can be very bothering for the patient. In this article we are presenting a case report on how a simple removable appliance addressed the chief...

Forces and moments generated by removable thermoplastic aligners.

INTRODUCTION The exact force systems as well as their progressions generated by removable thermoplastic appliances have not been investigated. Thus, the purposes of this experimental study were to quantify the forces and moments delivered by a single aligner and a series of aligners (Invisalign; Align Technology, Santa Clara, Calif) and to investigate the influence of attachments and power ridg...

Comparative Efficacy of Three Control Protocols of Head Lice (Pediculus Humanus Capitis) Infesting Schoolchildren in Mashhad City, Iran

Background: Head lice infestation constitutes a serious health problem in marginalized areas where schoolchildren and their families are mostly affected. This study aimed to compare 3 lice control protocols approved by Ministry of  Health and Medical Education, based on 1% permethrin shampoo, 4% dimethicone lotion and (1:1) vinegar wet combing for the treatment of outpatients of Imam Reza Hospi...

Using a thermoplastic sheet to add palatal rugae to a complete removable dental prosthesis.

Correction of sever rotation of central maxillary incisor with fixed-removable ‎appliance in the mixed dentition stage: A case report

BACKGROUND AND AIM: The aim of this case report is to present an approach used to correct severe rotation of anterior maxillary teeth in a pre-adolescent boy.CASE REPORT: The patient was an 8-year-old boy in the mixed dentition stage and severe rotation of upper right central incisor. Whip appliance was consisted of a removable plate, a cantilever spring and a bonded molar tube on rotated tooth...