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...

The aim of this retrospective study was to determine differences between the outcomes of treatment using implant anchorage compared with straight-pull headgear and intermaxillary elastics in bimaxillary protrusion patients. The lateral cephalograms of 28 adult orthodontic patients (3 males and 25 females; age, 24.9 ± 5.0 years) who had an Angle Class I malocclusion with bimaxillary protrusion w...

The proctoscopic diagnosis of haemorrhoids may be influenced by the surgeon's knowledge of the presence or absence of associated symptoms. In this study, an observer with no knowledge of the history, was used to check the surgeon's proctoscopic findings in 12 asymptomatic controls, and 24 symptomatic patients on 2 occasions, the latter group undergoing McGivney rubber band ligation. There was v...

INTRODUCTION Becker muscular dystrophy is an X-chromosomal linked anomaly characterized by progressive muscle wear and weakness. This case report shows the orthodontic treatment of a Becker muscular dystrophy patient with unilateral open bite. METHODS To correct patient's malocclusion, general anesthesia and orthognathic surgery were not considered as an option. Conventional orthodontic treat...

Occlusal plane canting could be a challenge for orthodontists due to complexity of mechanics and uncertainity treatment. Earlier, before advent TADS in orthodontics, was treated by complex using elastics, asymmetric bends archwires, bite blocks, high pull headgears, orthognathic surgeries etc. With TADs, its become easier treat occlusal even some severe cases. The present case report illustrate...

OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to evaluate in vitro the effects of frequently ingested beverages on force degradation of intermaxillary elastics. MATERIAL AND METHODS One hundred and eighty 1/4-inch intermaxillary elastics (TP Orthodontics) were immersed into six different beverages: (1) Coca-Cola®; (2) Beer; (3) Orange juice; (4) Red wine; (5) Coffee and (6) artificial saliva (control)....

PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to suggest an alternative technique for atraumatic teeth extraction that would prevent bone exposure and the associated complication of osteonecrosis of the jaws in bisphosphonate (BP)-treated patients, without terminating the treatment. PATIENTS AND METHODS A total of 10 patients treated with BPs for multiple myeloma, metastatic breast cancer, and osteop...

OBJECTIVE To assess whether palatal mini-implants are effective as direct anchorage for distal movement of the upper molars. METHODS It was used an acrylic model of the upper dental arch. After making a groove in the region corresponding to dental alveolus, acrylic teeth were fixed in this groove with #7 wax, with the roots being previously immersed in adhesive wax. The orthodontic appliance ...

Factors related to compliance with the wearing of headgear and intraoral elastics were explored in a sample of 100 university clinic orthodontic patients. Data were gathered by means of a questionnaire that comprised items presumed to be associated with orthodontic compliance. These items were not patient characteristics, but variables of beliefs, attitudes, perceptions, and reasons thought to ...