UNLABELLED Dento-alveolar disharmony (DAD) with crowding represents a predispose factor for periodontal pathology installing, especially when septic inflammation is associated. In this context, the identification of integrity or presence of the periodontal structure modifications becomes essential, any discovered element of periodontal pathology transforming into an important factor for a corre...

INTRODUCTION The aim of this study was to investigate whether young adults with varying dental esthetics and histories of orthodontic treatment also differ in oral-health attitudes, preventive behaviors, and self-perceived oral health. METHODS The sample comprised 298 young adults, 18 to 30 years old, with at least 13 years of primary and secondary school education. The subjects were asked to...

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 ...

Less than 15% of the population develops a normal occlusion as defined by Angle in the permanent dentition. The term 'ideal' may therefore be a more appropriate description, and deviations from this esthetic and functional optimum should not be considered abnormalities in the true sense of the word. Current research indicates that few malocclusions compromise dental, periodontal or temporomandi...

PURPOSE The relationship between unhealthy body mass index (BMI) and adherence to orthodontic treatment with removable appliances has not previously been evaluated. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to quantify the association between BMI and wear time of removable orthodontic appliances and to evaluate BMI changes during orthodontic treatment. PATIENTS AND METHODS Fifty-three normal-weig...

INTRODUCTION Increased understanding of orthodontic patients will improve communication between dentist and patient; this is important for an optimal treatment outcome. In this prospective study, we addressed the relationship between patient compliance and locus of control (LOC) characteristics and evaluated posttreatment changes in LOC profiles. METHODS Two types of LOC questionnaires, the R...

Today orthodontic treatment is in growing demand and is not limited to a specific age or social group. The nature of orthodontic treatment is such that the orthodontic wires and appliances, which are used to apply force and move the teeth, are exposed to the oral cavity. Shaping and replacing these wires in oral cavity are the major assignments of orthodontist on appointments. Therefore, we can...

Appearance does count at any age. Esthetic compromise repels adult patients from accepting traditional metallic look orthodontic treatment. Tooth colored brackets and wires gained popularity for a few decades but gradually declined owing to its own disadvantages. Lingual orthodontic appliances brought paradigm shift, but could not got prevalent because of tedious bracket positioning, insufficie...

UNLABELLED White spot lesions (WSL) associated with fixed orthodontic appliances are a common adverse effect of orthodontic treatment and represent a significant challenge to achieving esthetic excellence. The purpose of this article is to review the current evidence regarding diagnosis, risk assessment, prevention, intratreatment management, and postorthodontic treatment of WSL, and to provide...