Commentary. Merging orthodontics and restorative dentistry: an integral part of esthetic dentistry.

Enameloplasty and esthetic finishing in orthodontics-identification and treatment of microesthetic features in orthodontics part 1.

Interdisciplinary treatment also has expanded to include not only soft tissue assessment of the periodontal components of the dentition and smile, but of the face as well. The next level of esthetic enhancement certainly will include facial proportionality as a key component in our patient evaluation. This paper expands the diagnostic vision of the dentist to include facial proportions and rela...

Commentary. Hardness of three resin-modified glass-ionomer restorative materials as a function of depth and time.

Management of dentoalveolar ridge defects for implant site development: an interdisciplinary approach.

This article presents the interdisciplinary management of a severe alveolar ridge defect to enable optimal implant placement and minimally invasive dentistry for an optimal functional and esthetic outcome. To attain the best esthetic and biologic results for implant placement, an interdisciplinary approach was used to synergistically combine orthodontics, periodontics, and restorative dentistry...

Commentary: lower anterior crowding correction by a convenient lingual method.

UNLABELLED In recent years, the increased esthetic demands of patients seeking orthodontic treatment have led to the development of various esthetic appliances and techniques. Lingual orthodontics is a major expression of this necessity. Several techniques and appliances have been introduced during the years, but they usually require special equipment and manipulation to be applied to patients....

Current status of skeletal anchorage dental applications in orthodontics, part II.

Skeletal anchorage (SA) has expanded treatment options not only for orthodontics but also for other dental disciplines. In the same way that dental movement can be produced in three planes of space, SA can be used in three dimensions to enhance the precision of orthodontic treatment and to allow for movements that are very difficult, if not impossible, with orthodontic treatment alone. The pote...