BACKGROUND The objective of the study was to determine the sites of plaque accumulation and to compare the plaque accumulated with metal and self-ligating orthodontic brackets in order to know which bracket type had a higher plaque retaining capacity. MATERIALS AND METHODS The study was done on 20 subjects who were scheduled for orthodontic treatment including extraction of four premolars and...

The approach to skeletal dysmorphisms in the maxillofacial area usually requires an orthodontic treatment by means of fixed appliances, both before and after the surgical phase. Since its introduction, Invisalign system has become a popular treatment choice for the clinicians because of the aesthetics and comfort of the removable clear aligners compared with the traditional appliances. Therefor...

Orthodontic devices, including both fixed and removable have the potential to impact dental anatomy, space within oral cavity, displacement of tongue, production speech. The usage labial appliances may cause transient or persistent speech phonetics changes, particularly affecting sibilant stopped sounds. Lingual appliances, while providing aesthetic advantages, can lead difficulties in maintain...

INTRODUCTION Maintenance of good oral hygiene is important for patients undergoing fixed orthodontic treatment. AIM The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a manual orthodontic toothbrush, powered toothbrush with oscillating head and sonic toothbrush in controlling plaque, gingivitis and interdental bleeding in patients undergoing fixed orthodontic treatment, and to compare...

2000 by Boyd, Vlaskalic, and Miller.1 Since then, a number of case reports1-19 and two clinical trials20-22 have demonstrated the applications of this system in many different types of orthodontic treatment. To date, more than 250,000 patients around the world have had Invisalign treatment23—a remarkably high number considering the appliance has been available to clinicians for less than five y...

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...

One common negative side effect of orthodontic treatment with fixed appliances is the development of incipient caries lesions around brackets, particularly in patients with poor oral hygiene. Different methods have been used to prevent demineralization such as fluoride therapy and application of sealant to prevent caries. The recent effort to improve the resistance against the demineralization ...

The development of new carious lesions is a significant clinical problem during orthodontic treatment. The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of carious lesions, commonly presented as white spots (WSLs) on banded molars among patients undergoing orthodontic treatment with fixed appliances. In addition, the relation between prevalence and treatment duration was evaluated. Another a...

BACKGROUND Prominent upper front teeth are a common problem affecting about a quarter of 12-year-old children in the UK. The condition develops when permanent teeth erupt. These teeth are more likely to be injured and their appearance can cause significant distress. Children are often referred to an orthodontist for treatment with dental braces to reduce the prominence of their teeth. If a chil...