The aims of this study were to investigate how the Peer Assessment Rating (PAR index) predicts the perceived need for orthodontic treatment of mandibular protrusion in Japanese subjects, and to elucidate whether the perceived need for treatment was affected by the raters' orthodontic expertise. The subjects were 110 dental students and 32 orthodontists. We showed them casts of 10 untreated mand...

BACKGROUND Malocclusion is one of the most common dental problems in mankind. Planning orthodontic treatment as well as an interceptive approach within a public health system requires information on the prevalence of malocclusions. AIM The aim of the study was to assess the prevalence of malocclusion and orthodontic treatment needs among 12-15-year-old school children of fishermen of Kutch co...

This paper examines various esthetic periodontal considerations during orthodontic treatment. The management of excessive gingival display caused by altered passive eruption is reviewed, with emphasis on causes, recognition, diagnosis and surgical management of this problem. A case of orthodontic treatment of excessive gingival display associated with altered passive eruption of the maxillary i...

Teeth are responsible for aesthetics and functions such as chewing, speech etc. The thought is that, strong and sound periodontium is required for patients who desire orthodontic treatment. So, are people with poor periodontium denied orthodontic treatment? Or is it vice versa, that is, is orthodontic treatment limited by poor periodontium? This article will give a broad review on the inter rel...

BACKGROUND The normative orthodontic treatment need, established by dental professionals during the dental appointment, becomes ineffective when it does not evaluate all the factors that influence the decision-making process, including individuals' perception and satisfaction with their dental appearance. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to investigate the perception of children and the...

Introduction: With increase in number of adult orthodontic patients, the orthodontic- endodontic related patients are also expected to rise. There clinical dilemma where both specialties need robust guideline for decision making. The effect force is expressed different way and teeth which be understood by clinicians. On contrary, tooth movement endodontically involved demands careful evaluation...

THIS ARTICLE MAY BE REPRODUCED OR TRANSMITTED IN ANY FORM WITHOUT WRITTEN PERMISSION FROM THE PUBLISHER. 45 One of the most popular self-help books in the United States today is The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey.1 In this best seller, Covey presents a principle-centered approach for solving personal and professional problems. One of his admonitions is to “begin wit...

OBJECTIVE The aim of this in vitro study was to evaluate the deflection-force behavior of nickel-titanium (NiTi) orthodontic wires adjacent to the portion submitted to heat treatment. MATERIAL AND METHODS A total of 106 segments of NiTi wires (0.019 x 0.025-in) and heat-activated NiTi wires (0.016 x 0.022-in) from four commercial brands were tested. The segments were obtained from 80 archwire...

The purpose of orthodontics is to achieve correct dental occlusion, while at the same time improving aesthetic appearance. However, we know today that orthodontic treatment increases the risk of carious lesions, which harm patients and jeopardize the successful outcome of the treatment. The formation of carious lesions as a result of orthodontic treatment can be ascribed to inadequate eliminati...