background  and  objectives:  long-term  usage  of  fixed and  removable  orthodontic  appliances  creates  a  favorable environment for the augmentation of oral normal microflora particularly candida species, which can increases the risk of periodontal lesions. the aim of this study was to assess quantitative and qualitative alterations in the carrier rate of candida spp. after placement of fi...

Introduction: Numerous appliances are present for the management of class II malocclusion. We have conducted a study to compare the clinical complications during treatment with either a removable mandibular acrylic splint (RMS) or with a cantilever Herbst (HC) appliance for the management of class II malocclusion. Materials and methods: This study consisted of records of 114 patients (61 males,...

Traumatized anterior teeth with subgingival fractures of the crown and root can be restored successfully after orthodontic extrusion. A technique is described which involves the use of a localized fixed appliance made of rectangular wire. The appliance is fabricated in the laboratory prior to bonding to the teeth with composite resin. The simple design of the appliance makes it easy to manage a...

A dynamic smile is desirable at all age groups and orthodontists are smile architects. To construct a beautiful smile the various macro esthetic and micro esthetic factors must be kept in mind. Frontal esthetics is very crucial and poor frontal esthetics can be very bothering for the patient. In this article we are presenting a case report on how a simple removable appliance addressed the chief...

The changes in soft tissue profile for 66 Angle's Class III malocclusion subjects treated either with the Function Regulator, or Upper Removable Appliances, or the Edgewise Appliance were assessed by comparing cephalometric radiographs taken before and after correction of the anterior occlusion. While the mean soft tissue profile in all groups improved in relation to a Control Group, the FR.III...

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Long-term usage of fixed and removable orthodontic appliances creates a favorable environment for the augmentation of oral normal microflora particularly Candida species, which can increases the risk of periodontal lesions. The aim of this study was to assess quantitative and qualitative alterations in the carrier rate of Candida spp. after placement of fixed and remov...