INTRODUCTION The prevalence of occlusal traits varies among various populations. Ethnic, genetic and environmental factors are the major contributors, with a role in the specific cause of malocclusion. The aim of this epidemiological study was to assess the prevalence of occlusal traits in the deciduous dentition of children of Kaski District,Nepal. METHODS A total of 506 children (251 girls,...

Jaw movement during the open-close-clench cycle was recorded using a Hall-effect generator and a small permanent magnet affixed to opposing incisor teeth. Computer programs provided graphic display of jaw-closing velocity as a function of jaw position (the phase plane) and determined the error between the experimental data and a mathematical model. A large error indicated dysfunction and predic...

This case report describes the repositioning of a laterally luxated primary central incisor with occlusal interference, using a composite inclined plane. The patient was a 4-year-old girl who applied to our clinic three days after the injury. Because of the time delay between injury and presentation, it was not possible to reposition the tooth with pressure. Following a root-canal treatment, an...

Because of the potential morbidity and complications associated with surgical procedures, limiting the extent of orthognathic surgery is a desire for many orthodontic patients. An eighteen-year-old woman had a severe Class III malocclusion and required bi-maxillary surgery. By changing the patient's maxillary occlusal plane using orthodontic mini-implants, she was able to avoid the maxillary su...