BACKGROUND The aim of this study was to investigate possible links between competitive swimming during the growth phase and the development of the dentoalveolar arches. METHODS The study sample included 100 swimmers and a control group of 100 age-matched non-swimmers who had never practised swimming or related sports. Subjects who had had previous orthodontic treatment were excluded. Overjet,...

Objective The purpose of this study was to present early and adult cases of anterior open bite that were treated efficiently using different treatment approaches and mechanics. Materials and Methods Five patients of different age groups (from 7 to 27 years), suffering from a clear Anterior open bite deformity, were properly diagnosed and relevant treatment modality for each was selected. Re...

INTRODUCTION The purpose of this study was to evaluate the long-term stability of quad-helix/crib treatment in subjects with dentoskeletal open bite. METHODS Twenty-eight subjects (11 boys, 17 girls; mean age, 8.2 ± 1.3 years) were treated consecutively with quad-helix/crib appliances. The patients were reevaluated at the end of active treatment with the quad-helix/crib (mean age, 9.7 ± 1.6 y...

Is early orthodontic treatment indicated for anterior open bite malocclusions? Is the stability of open bite treatment a significant clinical problem? To answer these questions, I would like to define open bite as the lack of overlap of the anterior teeth in centric occlusion. Overlap pertains to the incisal edges as viewed from the anterior; the mandibular incisors do not contact any opposing ...

BACKGROUND The eruption guidance appliance (EGA) aims to correct sagittal and vertical occlusal relations concomitantly with alignment of the incisors. Few reports have been published on treatment effects with the EGA but no randomized studies have been available. OBJECTIVES The aim was to find out if 1 year active treatment time with EGA was sufficient for achieving normal occlusal relations...

OBJECTIVE To compare the treatment effects and long-term stability of the stepwise Herbst appliance and mandibular sagittal split osteotomy in skeletal Class II adult patients. MATERIALS AND METHODS Subjects comprised 16 patients in the Herbst group and another 16 patients in the surgery (mandibular sagittal split osteotomy) group. Lateral head films were taken before treatment (T0), after re...

Introduction: A bilateral scissors-bite is an uncommon malocclusion and its treatment is difficult. At younger age, it can be treated nonsurgically. Case Presentation: This case report describes successful treatment of a class II division 2 malocclusion with bilateral scissors-bite by fixed appliance. Treatment was completed with the aid of a modified lingual arch, constricted transpalatal arch...

Gingival recession is commonly associated with plaque‐induced inflammation and calculus. A high frenal attachment is more important in gingival recession in the child‐patient. A healthy child‐patient with impeccable oral hygiene presented with localized gingival recession without plaque‐induced inflammation which led to the exploration of other possible etiologies. Multiple factors appeared to ...

We describe the treatment of a young adult male (aged 14 years 9 months) with Class III malocclusion using a mini maxillary protraction appliance, and discuss the results. The patient was treated with an acrylic cap splint-type expander and a modified maxillary protractor until a positive overjet was achieved. Edgewise fixed appliances were used to align the teeth. The treatment resulted in Cla...