A concept is proposed for an approach to the learning of dental morphology and occlusion. Dental morphology, function, and esthetics should reflect a fundamental driving force, that is, the faithful emulation of the natural dentition's structural (functional, mechanical) and esthetic properties. The innovative part of the proposed approach is the emphasis on visual arts and the 2D-3D-4D aspect ...

BACKGROUND Within the domain of craniomaxillofacial surgery, orthognathic surgery is a special field dedicated to the correction of dentofacial anomalies resulting from skeletal malocclusion. Generally, in such cases, an interdisciplinary orthodontic and surgical treatment approach is required. After initial orthodontic alignment of the dental arches, skeletal discrepancies of the jaws can be c...

introduction: the objective of this study was to gather information about normal occlusion and arch dimensions in the primary teeth of the children belonging to an iranian population. methods: this descriptive cross-sectional study was performed on 68 children from the city of mashhad in the 3-5 age range. dental arch dimensions, interrelationships of primary canine and second molars, overbite ...

Objective. To quantify effects on occlusion and temporomandibular function of mandibular distal extension removable partial dentures in shortened dental arches. Methods. Subjects wearing mandibular extension removable partial dentures (n = 25) were compared with subjects with shortened dental arches without extension (n = 74) and with subjects who had worn a mandibular extension removable parti...

The Tip-Edge bracket features the first and only archwire slot that offers variable control levels. It’s .022" archwire slot can increase in size to .028" relative to the archwire during retraction yet close back down to .022" to facilitate final finishing. Variable control eliminates the excessive anchorage strain and bite deepening that occurs during retraction with conventional edgewise appl...

In the era of fixed appliances, some orthodontic practitioners seem to forget about functional therapy. Functional appliances are the only capable of orthopedically changes during the growth spurt. Activators of all types, classic or opened, are elected appliances in growing subjects with class II/1 anomalies. The appropriate case selection, along with patient compliance, lead to improved facia...

Since discovering the shrinking politician sound bite, researchers have shown that TV news grew more journalist-centered since the 1960s. To explore how far journalistic authority extends, this study turns to the weather. We examine local coverage weekday mornings on three local stations before a national convention. Close qualitative reading, supplemented by content coding, compares weather rh...