Orthodontic therapy using aligners is a modern treatment option among adult patients. In order to have an optimal control of the orthodontic resuslts, there is a need for knowing the deformation values that can appear in each type of aligner, the optimal thickness values of the appliances and the needed number of aligners for each case. The deformation values for a 0.2 mm repositioned lower cen...

INTRODUCTION Dental transposition and impaction are disorders related to ectopic eruption or failure in tooth eruption, which can affect child physical, mental and social development and may be difficult to be clinically solved. METHODS We describe a case of transposition between the upper left canine and lateral incisor associated with impaction of the central incisor on the same side, in a ...

BACKGROUND The term anchorage in orthodontic treatment refers to methods of controlling unwanted tooth movement. This is provided either by anchor sites within the mouth, such as the teeth and the palate, or from outside the mouth (headgear). Recently, new methods of providing anchorage have been developed using orthodontic implants which are surgically inserted into the bone in the mouth. This...

Impaction of maxillary canines is a frequently encountered clinical problem in orthodontic therapy. When a preventive approach fails, treatment involves surgical exposure of the impacted tooth, followed by orthodontic traction to guide and align it into the dental arch. The primary goal of surgical phase is to provide the means for correct position of orthodontic anchorage. Additionally, the te...

INTRODUCTION Since the beginning of miniscrews as orthodontic anchorage, many applications have been described in the literature. Among these, one is the uprighting of mesially inclined molars. In regard to the mechanical aspects, however, there is little information about the application of orthodontic forces using such devices. OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to describe a miniscr...

In recent years, the skeletal anchorage through miniscrews has expanded the treatment options in orthodontics (Yamaguchi et al., 2012). We hereby present a modified method for tooth extrusion for cases where crown-lengthening surgery is contraindicated for aesthetic reasons. This modified method uses three orthodontic appliances: a mini-implant, an orthodontic wire, and a bracket. The aim of th...

Poor oral hygiene has been considered one of the main problems routinely faced in the orthodontic treatment. Orthodontic appliance creates an environment that provides mineral loss from the dental enamel. Such condition is clinically seen as white spot lesions and cavitations in the most severe cases. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of a fluoride varnish application as a carie...

AIM The study aimed to assess the impact of mouthwashes on antibacterial activity of individuals with fixed orthodontic appliances. MATERIALS AND METHODS A total of 60 individuals were considered in the study. Sixty (20 each group) nonextraction class I individuals were randomly divided into experimental and control groups. Group I: Experimental group [chlorhexidine (CHX) mouthwash], group II...

The clinical routine has been undergoing continuous changes since it was defined by Angle[1]. Looking into the literature most changes occur following the presentation of a new approach. This was the case with the introduction of the skeletal anchorage by Creekmore [2] and Eklund. A hypothesis can be created based on single observations and research can be started. The present paper is a “story...

A 17 years old male patient presented with impacted mandibular right canine and partially erupted left canine, overjet of 0.5mm 100% overbite. He was treated fixed orthodontic treatment disimpaction using skeletal anchorage in maxillary arch to avoid undesirable effects on dentition. Pre-treatment post records were taken evaluate the changes.