This study describes the course of interdisciplinary treatment for mandibular prognathism in an adult patient with a severe Class III malocclusion and a reverse overjet of 9 mm that involved an orthodontic and surgical orthognathic treatment. The orthodontic treatment involved attaching a fixed appliance to the upper and lower dental arches to prepare the patient for the mandibular surgery. Fol...

INTRODUCTION The role of occlusion concerning temporomandibular disorder is still unclear but seems to be the only component of the stomathognathic system dentists are able to change morphologically. The aim of the paper is to describe the orthodontist's approach for transferring and maintaining a therapeutic splint position into permanent occlusion using a fully customized lingual appliance. ...

Maxillary central incisors impaction is a challenging problem in orthodontics, which has a major effect on dental and facial esthetics. Scientific literature agree on the importance of early diagnosis and appropriate intervention. This is a case report of a 10 year-old boy who presented with impaction of maxillary central incisor related to previous trauma to primary dentition and apparent spac...

The aims of this study were to investigate the intensity, location and duration of patients' discomfort following insertion of orthodontic appliances, and to examine for interactions between patient age, gender, appliance type and the perception of pain. After insertion of orthodontic appliances, 170 patients received eight questionnaires, one they completed and returned after 4 h, then one dai...

Ever since Edward Angle introduced his edgewise appliance in 1925, orthodontic innovators have been working to improve on not only its original design, but also the method of attachment. Our "strap-ups" have evolved from banding to bonding, from labial to lingual, and from metallic to clear. But, as Angle would be pleased to learn, we still call it edgewise.

The mixed dentition period is considered one of the most ideal ages for undergoing interceptive orthodontic treatment. Children possess a higher perception dental esthetics. Dental malocclusions were found to affect self-esteem children. American Association Orthodontics recommends that child can undergo treatment at early age 7 years. Certain be corrected during aids in normal growth jaws and ...

Introduction: Various appliances used in orthodontic treatment behave as plaque retentive sites which can harbor anaerobic microorganisms and this may be associated with a worsening of preexisting periodontal diseases or induce variety other conditions. There are contrary reports regarding the increased load anaerobes during treatment. This review aims to analyze literature prevalence before, a...