The Ectopic Eruption of the Maxillary Permanent First Molar (EEMPFM) is an eruption anomaly, characterized for maxillary permanent first molar’s impaction in distal surface deciduous second molar. etiology related with change axial axis molar associated missing space maxilla. diagnosis combination clinical and complementary examination. There are two types Eruption: reversible irreversible. irr...

Aim: To determine the prevalence and the hygiene methods used by 6-16-year-old private school children and adolescents to clean removable orthodontic appliances (ROA) in the city of Pelotas, RS, Brazil. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in private schools located in the urban area after the school tutors signed an informed consent form. Questionnaires were applied to children using...

The present study evaluated rapid maxillary expansion (RME) periodontal effects by means of computed tomography (CT), comparing the tooth-tissue-borne and the tooth-borne expanders. The sample comprised 8 girls aged between 11 to 14 years, presenting with Class I or II malocclusions with unilateral or bilateral posterior crossbite. The sample was randomly divided into two treatment groups (Haas...

A smart phone is a handheld device that combines the functionality of a cellphone, a personal digital assistant (PDA) and other information appliances such a music player. These devices can however be used in a crime and would have to be quickly analysed for evidence. This data is collected using either a forensic tool which resides on a PC or specialised hardware. This paper proposes the use o...

Abstract Objectives The aim of this study was to evaluate the use functional appliances by currently practising orthodontists in Malaysia. objectives were identify different types used Malaysian and investigate variation treatment protocols when attempting growth modification. Methods An online questionnaire consisting 24 open-ended multiple-choice questions emailed members Association Orthodon...

Background: Class II discrepancies were primarily perceived as sagittal problems. malocclusions usually cause aesthetic and functional problems, depending on the degree of anterior-posterior mismatch interaction with adjacent soft tissues. Purpose: This case report aimed to evaluate effect modified guidance twin-block (SGTB) for Skeletal Dental Changes in a growing patient. Case: A 10-year-old ...

Orthodontic appliances often provide good retention sites for oral microorganisms. This leads to a high cariogenic challenge in saliva. The purpose of this study was to evaluate saliva Streptococcus Mutans and Lactobacilli levels in different 5 phase on 24 patients need to both removable and fixed orthodontic application. So we had a possibility to determinate of the S. Mutans and Lactobacilli ...

Functionality and aesthetics are key considerations in patients requesting, and orthodontists recommending, orthodontic treatment. However, patients may elect to forego orthodontic treatment due to the cost and the duration of treatment. Orthodontic treatment can be provided using removable or fixed orthodontic appliances (FOAs), and current options offer improved aesthetics compared to earlier...

The ability of bovine milk phosphoprotein (casein) to be incorporated into plaque, prevent enamel sub-surface demineralization, and affect bacterial composition was determined using a modified intra-oral car-ies model. The intra-oral model consisted of a removable appliance containing a left and right pair of bovine enamel slabs placed to simulate an approximal area. Supragingival plaque was co...