This paper describes the orthodontic treatment of two cases that were successfully entered for the 2009 MOrth Cases Prize. The first case describes the treatment of a class II division 1 malocclusion with increased vertical proportions that was treated with upper and lower self-ligating appliances and headgear for anchorage support. The second case describes the use of a Clark Twin-Block applia...

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES To measure the prevalence of anterior teeth trauma in 9- to 14-year-old schoolchildren and their association with predisposing factors, such as lip competence, molar relationship, overjet, and variables, such as age, gender, and cause of trauma. MATERIALS AND METHODS Epidemiological cross-sectional study was carried out among 3,012 schoolchildren aged 9 to 14 years in Navi...

During a 1981 presentation at an American Association of Orthodontists meeting, David Turpin recommended that early treatment should be considered for young patients who present with positive factors such as convergent facial type, anteroposterior functional shift, symmetrical condyle growth, mild skeletal disharmony, some remaining growth, good cooperation, no familial prognathism, and good fa...

BACKGROUND The increased prevalence of malocclusions represents a secular trend attributed to the interaction of genetic and environmental factors. The analysis of factors related to the causes of these changes is essential for planning public health policies aimed at preventing and clinically intercepting malocclusion. This study investigated the sucking habits, nocturnal mouth breathing, as w...

AIM Cerebral palsy (CP) is a disorder that affects muscle tone, movement and motor skills. CP can also lead to other health issues, including vision, hearing and speech problems, as well as learning disabilities and dental problems. A case report describing the successful orthodontic treatment of a 10-year-old boy with the dyskinesia type of CP and severe malocclusion is presented. MATERIALS ...

BACKGROUND Identifying occlusal status in a particular population will be valuable in planning the appropriate preventive and treatment programs. The purpose of this study was to assess the status of occlusion among school children in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. MATERIALS AND METHODS This study was conducted at Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from September 2012 to June 2013. A total of 1825 Saudis (1007 male...

The present study reports a case of Angle Class II malocclusion treatment of a male growing patient with 10-mm overjet, excessive overbite and transverse maxillary deficiency. The case was presented to the Brazilian Board of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics (BBO), with DI equal to or greater than 10, as a requirement for the title of certified by the BBO.

BACKGROUND A retrospective study was conducted to determine the cephalometric changes in a group of Class III patients treated with the inter-arch spring-loaded module (CS2000®, Dynaflex, St. Ann, MO, USA). METHODS Thirty Caucasian patients (15 males, 15 females) with an average pre-treatment age of 9.6 years were treated consecutively with this appliance and compared with a control group of ...