Background Tipped lower molar over edentulous space is very common in orthodontics practice when adults seek treatment. The segmented arch technique features a predictable force system that provides a controlled release of force that can produce light and continuous tooth movement. Case Description A female adult patient, who lost a permanent lower first molar, needed correction of the positi...

The aim of this article is to present the pediatric dentistry and orthodontic treatment protocol of rehabilitation of cleft lip and palate patients performed at the Hospital for Rehabilitation of Craniofacial Anomalies-University of São Paulo (HRAC-USP). Pediatric dentistry provides oral health information and should be able to follow the child with cleft lip and palate since the first months o...

All patients in this study were referred to the Hospital of Stomatology, Fujian Medical University, Fujian, China, for orthodontic consultation between 2004 and 2014. Nolla’s method was utilized to determine each patient’s dental age.15,16 A tooth with only one-third (stage 7) or two-thirds (stage 8) of its root formation was assigned to the early dental-age group; a tooth with an almost comple...

Introduction: When using sliding mechanics for space closure during orthodontic treatment, friction occurs at the bracket-wire interface. The aim of this study was to evaluate the frictional resistance between monocrystalline (ICE) brackets and Stainless Steel, Beta TMA and NiTi wires. Methods: In this experimental study, we used 5 different types of orthodontic wires. Brackets and wires wer...

OBJECTIVE Orthodontically induced inflammatory root resorption (OIIRR) is considered to be an important sequel associated with orthodontic tooth movement (OTM). OTM after Socket preservation enhances the periodontal condition before orthodontic space closure. The purpose of this study is to investigate the histologic effects of NanoBone®, a new highly nonsintered porous nano-crystalline hydroxy...

Dental materials especially orthodontic elastics often get embedded in gingival tissues due to iatrogenic factors. If retained for a long time, inflammatory response starts as asymptomatic crestal bone loss and may progress to severe periodontal abscess. Unsupported orthodontic elastics used for diastema closure may result in exfoliation of teeth, while elastic separators may get embedded in in...

Early orthodontic interventions are often initiated in the developing dentition to promote favourable developmental changes. Interceptive orthodontic can eliminate or reduce the severity of a developing malocclusion, the complexity of orthodontic treatment, overall treatment time and cost. The safest way to prevent future malocclusions from tooth loss is to place a space maintainer that is effe...

The orthodontic management of congenitally missing maxillary lateral incisors has three common treatment approaches: space closure by means of canine substitution, the placement of an endosseous dental implant, and a tooth supported restoration. Replacement of the missing teeth with an endosseous dental implant is a viable option, especially when adjacent teeth are healthy and unrestored ( Koki...