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Articles, websites or books. Where to find the information we need?
Where should we seek information if we need to make a treatment decision? In an article, website or book? Curiously, this is not as straight forward as it may seem for most professionals, and be even more confusing for laypersons. Let us roll up our sleeves and address the issue.
Autores: Jorge Faber,
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Expanding therapeutic boundaries: Stem cells and tissue engineering
Over the last decade, research in dentistry has been evolving expressively in the field of tissue engineering. The search for means to achieve tissue repair, or the generation of new tissue, has the goal to broaden dramatically the therapeutic possibilities over different areas. Tissue...
Autores: Roberto Rocha,
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Intrusive mechanics generates inclination forces and orthopedic stimulus followed by simultaneous dental repositioning and bone remodelling
The low intensity and long duration aggressions to the periosteum induce the formation of new layers and can increase the volume of bone and change its shape. In intrusive mechanics, the natural inclination of the roots provides the tooth inclination movement. At the same time that it promotes...
Autores: Alberto Consolaro, Laurindo Furquim,
messages.RevistaAutores: orthodontics, Orthopedics, Intrusion, Periosteum,
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Interview with Stephen Yen
Dr. Stephen Yen was born in Boston and lived in different parts of Asia during his childhood. His mother, Chin- Ho Yu Yen, was a physician and his father, Peter Kai-Jen Yen, an orthodontist who taught at Harvard for twenty five years. His parents taught Dr. Yen about faith, family and work as...
Autores: Luciane Macedo De Menezes, Eduardo Franzotti Sant’anna, Roberto Rocha, Carlos Alberto Estevanell Tavares,
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An evaluation of the influence of gingival display level in the smile esthetics
Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of the amount of gingival display on smile esthetics. Methods: Two extraoral photographs were used: One of the close-up smile and one frontal view of the smiling face of four individuals (one Caucasian and one Afro-Brazilian man, and...
Autores: André Wilson Machado, Marcos Alan Vieira Bittencourt, Larissa Suzuki,
messages.RevistaAutores: smile, orthodontics, Gingiva, Esthetic dentistry,
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Dentoskeletal changes in Class II malocclusion patients after treatment with the Twin Block functional appliance
Objective: This prospective clinical study evaluated dentoskeletal changes in Class II malocclusion patients after treatment with the Twin Block functional appliance. Methods: The treatment group consisted of 19 subjects (mean age 9.5 years) and the control group consisted of 19 subjects (mean...
Autores: Marco Antonio De Oliveira Almeida, Ione Helena Vieira Portella Brunharo, Catia Abdo Quintão, Sunny Yamaguche Nogueira Barreto, Alexandre Motta,
messages.RevistaAutores: growth, Class II malocclusion, Functional appliance,
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Relapse of maxillary anterior crowding in Class I and Class II malocclusion treated orthodontically without extractions
Objective: The present study aimed to retrospectively compare the postretention stability of maxillary anterior incisors alignment in Class I and Class II patients. Method: Sample comprised 38 patients of both genders, treated with no extraction and Edgewise mechanics, divided into two groups:...
Autores: Marcos Roberto De Freitas, Guilherme Janson, José Fernando Castanha Henriques, Luiz Filiphe Gonçalves Canuto, Willian J. G. Guirro, Karina Maria Salvatore De Freitas,
messages.RevistaAutores: Relapse, Maxillary anterior crowding, Posttreatment stability,
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Management of severe Class II malocclusion with sequential removable functional and orthodontic appliances: A case for MOrthRCSEd** examination
Introduction: Functional appliance is an effective way of treating skeletal Class II malocclusion in children and adolescents. A 12-month stepwise mandibular advancement protocol has been proved to enhance the condylar growth and improve the mandibular prognathism using Herbst appliance....
Autores: Larry Ching Fan Li, Ricky Wing Kit Wong,
messages.RevistaAutores: Angle Class II malocclusion, Myofunctional therapy, Functional appliances,
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A method to re-treat the relapse of dental misalignment
The clinician should expect some loss of the dental alignment obtained during orthodontictherapy in the long term in cases in which the orthodontic retainer has been removed bythe orthodontist or lost by the patient. In this situation, patients are often reluctant to wearbraces again to re-treat...
Autores: David Normando, Leopoldino Capelozza,
messages.RevistaAutores: Orthodontic appliances, Tooth movement, Incisor, Relapse,
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Electromyographic analysis of the orbicularis oris muscle in youngsters with Class II, Division 1 and normal occlusion
Aim: The purpose of this study was to make an electromyographic comparison of the action potentials of the upper and lower segments of the orbicularis oris muscle, bilaterally, in youngsters with Class II, Division 1 malocclusion and youngsters with normal occlusion in order to verify whether or...
Autores: Vânia Célia Vieira De Siqueira, Fausto Bérzin, Meire Alves De Sousa, Cézar Augusto Souza Casarini,
messages.RevistaAutores: orthodontics, Normal occlusion, Electromyography, Class II, division 1, Orbicularis oris muscle,
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Comparative cephalometric study of dentofacial patterns of individuals with normal occlusion and Angle malocclusions
Objective: To evaluate dentofacial patterns of patients with normal occlusion and Angle malocclusions, examining potential differences between specific cephalometric measures as they relate to gender, both intra- and intergroup. Methods: The sample consisted of 200 lateral cephalometric...
Autores: Luís Antônio De Arruda Aidar, Julio César Mota Pereira, Henrique Manoel Lederman, Hélio Kiitiro Yamashita, Dayliz Quinto Pereira,
messages.RevistaAutores: growth, Malocclusion, Cephalometry,
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Effects of nickel-titanium and stainless steel leveling wires on the position of mandibular incisors
Objective: Investigate the effects of heat-activated NiTi and stainless steel wires to evaluate potential changes in the position of mandibular incisors in extraction cases as correlated with treatment length. Method: The sample consisted of 36 individuals of both genders, Brazilian Caucasians...
Autores: Alexandre Moro, Gladys Cristina Dominguez, Júlio Wilson Vigorito, Ricardo Moresca,
messages.RevistaAutores: Orthodontic wires, Biomechanics, Leveling,
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Cephalometric analysis of the upper airways of Class III patients subjected to orthosurgical treatment
Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of orthognathic surgery for mandibular setback – with and without combined maxillary surgery – on the upper airways (UA). Methods: Immediate lateral preoperative and postoperative cephalometric radiographs of 17 Class III patients...
Autores: Eduardo Franzotti Sant’anna, Paulo José D’albuquerque Medeiros, Camilo Aquino Melgaço, Camila Gornic, Paula Paiva Do Nascimento, Antonio Carlos De O. Ruellas,
messages.RevistaAutores: Orthognathic surgery, Oropharynx, Mandibular setback, Airways, Hypopharynx,
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Stress distribution in a photoelastic model resulting from intrusion of mandibular incisors using Ricketts utility arch
Objective: This study aimed to investigate stress distribution in a photoelastic model generated by Ricketts Utility Arch (RUA), also known as Ricketts base arch, for intrusion of mandibular incisors. Stresses in the root thirds of each incisor were compared and the existence of differences in the...
Autores: Sílvia Augusta Braga Reis, Dalva Cruz Laganá, Jorge Abrão, Cristiane Aparecida De Assis Claro,
messages.RevistaAutores: Root resorption, Biomechanics, Intrusion, Photoelasticity,
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Clinical and radiographic guidelines to predict pubertal growth spurt
Objective: The aim of this paper is to emphasize the organization of the information availablein exams and along the orthodontics treatment of growing individuals, which are usedas guidance to predict the pubertal growth spurt. Conclusion: Such information provide opportunitiesto increment the...
Autores: Andréa Fonseca Jardim Da Motta, Mônica Tirre De Souza Araújo, Adriana De Alcantara Cury Saramago,
messages.RevistaAutores: growth, Malocclusion, Diagnosis, Prognosis, Prediction,
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Shear bond strength of composites using an adhesion booster
Objective: To evaluate the shear strength of two composites (Transbond XT and Concise) using an adhesion booster (Ortho Primer). Methods: The sample consisted of 90 bovine incisors divided into six groups (n=15). All teeth were subjected to prophylaxis with pumice and enamel etching with...
Autores: Fábio Lourenço Romano, Maria Beatriz Borges De Araújo Magnani, Américo Bortolazzo Correr, Lourenço Correr Sobrinho, Edivaldo De Morais,
messages.RevistaAutores: orthodontics, Orthodontic brackets, Shear strength,
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Influence of gingival exposure on the smile esthetics*
Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the influence of gingival exposure on smile esthetics and to compare different opinions among orthodontists, clinicians and laypersons. Methods: Photographs of smiling faces of a male and a female subject were manipulated on the computer with...
Autores: Roberto Rocha, Daltro Enéas Ritter, Milene Brum Dutra, Adriano Borgatto, Carla D’Agostine Derech,
messages.RevistaAutores: smile, Esthetics, Gingival exposure,
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Comparative analysis of rapid maxillary expansion using three brands of fan-type expander screw: Laboratory trial using typodont
Introduction: Cleft lip and palate patients usually have severe maxillary deficiencies, particularly in the anterior region of this arch and their treatment should include maxillary expansion. Objective: To evaluate the expansion pattern of three brands of fan-type expander screws to correct...
Autores: Luciane Macedo De Menezes, Susana Maria Deon Rizzatto, Ricardo Damo Meneguzzi,
messages.RevistaAutores: Rapid maxillary expansion, Cleft lip and palate, Expansion screw,
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Profile evaluation of orthodontic professionals as for their legal actions
Objective: Evaluate the legal actions and behavior in the doctor/patient relationship, used bydental surgeons practicing orthodontics. Methods: The population sample of the present studyconsisted of dental surgeons, active in the field of orthodontics, and registered with DentalPress Publishing...
Autores: Marcio Salazar, Adilson Luiz Ramos, Luiz Renato Paranhos, Fernando César Torres, Antonio Carlos Pereira, Rhonan Ferreira Da Silva,
messages.RevistaAutores: orthodontics, Professional practice, Legal liability, Enacted statutes,
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Serial extraction: Variables associated to the extraction of premolars
Objective: To determine the frequency of patients who require extraction of permanent premolars among those treated with extraction of deciduous teeth for the correction of incisor crowding in the mixed dentition and analyze possible associated variables. Methods: The sample was composed of...
Autores: Omar Gabriel Da Silva Filho, Tulio Silva Lara, Francisco Antônio Bertoz, Daniela Gamba Garib, Cibelle Cristina Oliveira Dos Santos,
messages.RevistaAutores: Malocclusion, Mixed dentition, Serial extraction,
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Effects evaluation of remaining resin removal (three modes) on enamel surface after bracket debonding
Introduction: An appropriate selection of instruments is essential to perform a correct debonding technique, by properly removing orthodontic brackets and the remaining resin. Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate three methods of remaining resin removal on enamel surface after...
Autores: Arno Locks, Roberto Rocha, Karine Macieski, Gerson Ulema Ribeiro,
messages.RevistaAutores: brackets, Dental enamel, Debonding,
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Comparative assessment of anterior spacing in Japanese-Brazilian and Caucasian children in the deciduous dentition
Objective: To carry out a comparative evaluation of prevalence of anterior spacing characteristics in Japanese-Brazilian and Caucasian children in the deciduous dentition. Methods: Two samples of children aged 2-6 years were selected: 405 Japanese-Brazilians from 36 schools in the State of São...
Autores: Karyna Martins Do Valle-Corotti, Evandro Eloy Marcone Ferreira, Eduardo Cardoso Pastori, Rívea Inês Ferreira, Helio Scavone Junior,
messages.RevistaAutores: diastema, Dental occlusion, Deciduous dentition,
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The conservative treatment of Class I malocclusion with maxillary transverse deficiency and anterior teeth crowding
This report describes the treatment of a 15-year-old female patient with Angle Class I malocclusion, severe maxillary anterior crowding, maxillary midline shift to the left, and maxillary atresia associated with posterior crossbite. The treatment consisted of palatal expansion using a modified...
Autores: Lincoln I. Nojima,
messages.RevistaAutores: atresia, Angle Class I malocclusion, Palatal expansion, Crowding,
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Enamel drilling for canine traction: Advantages, disadvantages, description of surgical technique and biomechanics
Introduction: The management of unerupted teeth has always been considered as a challenging procedure in orthodontic practice. Within this perspective, the search for effectiveness in the procedures adopted for the management of unerupted teeth is essential, which explains the purpose of the...
Autores: Alberto Consolaro, Danilo Furquim Siqueira, Leopoldino Capelozza Filho, Mauricio De Almeida Cardoso,
messages.RevistaAutores: Tooth extraction, Canine impaction, Segmented arch mechanics,
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