Aim: The purpose of this study was to assess chlorhexidine effects on plaque index and salivary levels of mutans streptococci (MS) when used as the immersion solution for removable orthodontic appliances and added to their acrylic resin composition. Methods: Forty-five patients (6 to 12 years old) were randomly assigned into three groups with 15 patients each. Group I (control)—without orthodon...

Global increase in patients seeking orthodontic treatment creates a demand for the use of acrylic resins in removable appliances and retainers. Orthodontic removable appliance wearers have a higher risk of oral infections that are caused by the formation of bacterial and fungal biofilms on the appliance surface. Here, we present the synthetic route for an antibacterial and antifungal organicall...

A 15 year and 1 month old Chinese female with palatally impacted upper left canine was successfully treated with an upper removable appliance with a magnet incorporated to provide orthodontic traction force. This case report indicates the possibility of using magnetic force as a safe, effective and comfortable way for orthodontic traction.

A dentigerous cyst is a benign odontogenic cyst that is associated with the crown of an unerupted permanent tooth. This report describes a conservative approach to treatment using a customised removable appliance for managing a large dentigerous cyst in a 7-year-old female. At the 2-year follow-up, healing of the lesion and ossification of the bony defect was observed.

Background: Malocclusion is dentofacial growth deviation from its normal size and shape, thus causing abnormal occlusion. One of etiology heredity. Removable twin block, a functional appliance that can be used in interceptive orthodontic treatment, to treat Class II malocclusion with large overjet children during skeletal development. Case: An 11-year-old boy came pediatric dental specialist cl...

The aim of this case study was to report a potentially convenient approach instead of a conventional orthodontic procedure for correcting severe rotation of anterior tooth of an 11-year-old Indian boy, with a mixed dentition class I malocclusion. The child reported seeking treatment for severely rotated upper right central incisor with mesiodens and a single tooth crossbite. The supernumerary t...

Class II malocclusion is one of the most commonly occurring conditions, and component mostly involved mandibular retrognathism. The treatment modalities include both removable fixed appliances. advantage functional appliances that it not dependent on patient compliance. Various are available such as rigid, flexible, hybrid. present case series discusses a hybrid type appliance, i.e. Twin Force ...

Class II malocclusions are common orthodontic irregularities (they account for 27% of all orthodontic irregularities) and they are considered a major reason for consulting an orthodontist. The positive outcome of Class II malocclusion treatment has some significant advantages: the prevention of traumatic injuries of upper incisors associated with large overjet and hard palate injuries with lowe...