Several investigators have studied the horizontal relationship between incisive papilla and maxillary central incisor and measured the papilla incisor distance in dentate subjects to extrapolate this distance as a guide to place maxillary central incisors in complete dentures. Based on this premise, incisive papilla is recognized as an important landmark in complete denture construction. Papill...

Objective: To assess and evaluate the tip, torque, slot size & slot distortion of maxillary central incisor, maxillary lateral incisor & maxillary canine brackets from commercially available bracket systems (Agile Mini Brackets3M series, Mini seriesAmerican Orthodontics, Mini Gem seriesDento Smile, Fine Series Brackets Galaxy Orthodontics, Centrino Mini bracketsLibral trader, Orthox Organizers)...

BACKGROUND The aim of the study was to determine the root canal morphology of permanent mandibular incisor teeth in the Indian subpopulation with the use of cone beam computed tomography (CBCT). MATERIAL/METHODS CBCT images of 200 patients with 800 permanent mandibular incisors, fulfilling necessary inclusion criteria and aged 18 to 60 years were evaluated. The number of roots, number of root...

PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to examine the patient- and treatment-related etiologic factors of external root resorption. MATERIALS AND METHODS This study consisted of 163 patients who had completed orthodontic treatments and taken the pre- and post-treatment panoramic and lateral cephalometric radiographs. The length of tooth was measured from the tooth apex to the incisal edge or c...

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