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How much is it worth a smile?
Not long ago, about 400 orthodontists attended an Orthodontics Congress held in Maringá, a city inland of Brazil. Everyone was overjoyed with the power of quality and content disclosed by the presentations, and that was heard through the walls of the congress. One could certainly claim that was...
Autores: David Normando,
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CONSORT: when and how to use it
Reconciling scientific research results with clinical practice represents a major challenge to healthcare professionals, including orthodontists.1-4 Current clinical decision-making should be mainly based on clinical trials comparing two or more treatment or diagnosis methods. These trials are...
Autores: Leandro Silva Marques, Saulo Gabriel Moreira Falci,
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ORTHODONTIC BRACKETS AS PROVIDED BY MANUFACTURERS ARE CONTAMINATED
Autores: Matheus Melo Pithon,
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An interview with Matheus Melo Pithon
During one of my trips to the Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), as a PhD resident, Dr. Antônio Carlos Ruellas greeted me with his usual kindness and told me: “Let’s go to the lab. I would like to introduce you to two new orthodontic residents who graduated from a Dental School...
Autores: Dauro Douglas Oliveira, Antônio Carlos De Oliveira Ruellas, David Normando, Carlos Flores Mir,
messages.RevistaAutores: entrevista,
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Radiographic evaluation of orthodontic treatment by means of four different cephalometric superimposition methods
Introduction: Despite discussion on the merit of various cephalometric superimposition methods, there remains a need to assess which one can be used in daily practice with reasonably accuracy and less working time. Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate four methods of cephalometric...
Autores: Marcos Augusto Lenza, João Batista De Souza, Adilson Alves De Carvalho, Eduardo Beaton Lenza, Mauricio Guilherme Lenza, Hianne Miranda De Torres,
messages.RevistaAutores: orthodontics, growth, Radiology,
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Low-level laser therapy effects on pain perception related to the use of orthodontic elastomeric separators
Introduction: Some patients refer to pre-banding orthodontic separation as a painful orthodontic procedure. Low-level laser therapy (LLLT) has been reported to have local analgesic effect. Objective: The aim of this single-blind study was to investigate the perception of pain caused by...
Autores: Adilson Luiz Ramos, José Rino Neto, Renata Corrêa Pascotto, Rachel D’aurea Furquim, Jefferson Rosa Cardoso,
messages.RevistaAutores: orthodontics, Laser therapy, Pain perception,
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Immediate impact of rapid maxillary expansion on upper airway dimensions and on the quality of life of mouth breathers
Objective: To assess short-term tomographic changes in the upper airway dimensions and quality of life of mouth breathers after rapid maxillary expansion (RME). Methods: A total of 25 mouth breathers with maxillary atresia and a mean age of 10.5 years old were assessed by means of cone-beam...
Autores: Murilo Fernando Neuppmann Feres, Shirley Shizue Nagata Pignatari, Edna Namiko Izuka,
messages.RevistaAutores: Palatal Expansion Technique, cone-beam computed tomography, Mouth breathing, Quality of life questionnaire,
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Dentoalveolar mandibular changes with self-ligating versus conventional bracket systems: A CBCT and dental cast study
Objective: The aim of the present study was to compare dentoalveolar changes in mandibular arch, regarding transversal measures and buccal bone thickness, in patients undergoing the initial phase of orthodontic treatment with self-ligating or conventional bracket systems. Methods: A sample of 25...
Autores: Marcio Rodrigues de Almeida, Paula Vanessa Pedron Oltramani, Ana Cláudia De Castro Ferreira Conti, Ricardo De Lima Navarro, Cristina Futagami,
messages.RevistaAutores: Orthodontic brackets, Orthodontic appliances, Corrective Orthodontics,
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Periodontal and dental effects of surgically assisted rapid maxillary expansion, assessed by using digital study models
Objective: The present study assessed the maxillary dental arch changes produced by surgically assisted rapid maxillary expansion (SARME). Methods: Dental casts from 18 patients (mean age of 23.3 years) were obtained at treatment onset (T1), three months after SARME (T2) and 6 months after...
Autores: Danilo Furquim Siqueira, Leopoldino Capelozza Filho, Mauricio De Almeida Cardoso, Mariana Dos Santos Fernandes, Dov Charles Goldenberg,
messages.RevistaAutores: orthodontics, Palatal Expansion Technique, Periodontics, Dental casts,
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Changes in lower dental arch dimensions and tooth alignment in young adults without orthodontic treatment
Objective: The aim of this longitudinal study, comprising young adults without orthodontic treatment, was to assess spontaneous changes in lower dental arch alignment and dimensions. Methods: Twenty pairs of dental casts of the lower arch, obtained at different time intervals, were compared....
Autores: David Normando, Robson Costa Silva, Luana Farias Pontes, Bruno Aldo Mauad, Mônica Lídia Santos De Castro Aragón, Newton Guerreiro Da Silva Júnior,
messages.RevistaAutores: Malocclusion, Dental arch, Mandible, Maxillofacial development, Dental crowding,
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Transdisciplinary treatment of Class III malocclusion using conventional implant-supported anchorage: 10-year posttreatment follow-up
Introduction: Combined treatment offers advantages for partially edentulous patients. Conventional implants, used as orthodontic anchorage, enable previous orthodontic movement, which provides appropriate space gain for crown insertion. Objective: This case report describes the treatment of a...
Autores: Luciane Macedo De Menezes, Susana Maria Deon Rizzatto, Eduardo Martinelli Santayana De Lima, Waldemar Daudt Polido, Mariana Roennau Lemos Rinaldi,
messages.RevistaAutores: Orthodontic Anchorage Procedures, Angle Class III malocclusion, Tooth loss, Dental implants,
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Craniofacial changes and symptoms of sleep-disordered breathing in healthy children
Introduction: The main cause of mouth breathing and sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) in childhood is associated with upper airway narrowing to varying degrees. Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of morphological and functional craniofacial changes and the main clinical...
Autores: Maria Christina Thomé Pacheco, Bruna Santos Fiorott, Nathalia Silveira Finck, Maria Teresa Martins De Araújo,
messages.RevistaAutores: Malocclusion, Mouth breathing, Quality of life,
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Facial profile esthetic preferences: perception in two Brazilian states
Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the regional influence on the perception of facial profile esthetics in Rio de Janeiro state (RJ) and Rio Grande do Sul state (RS), Brazil. Methods: Two Caucasian models, a man and a woman, with balanced facial profiles, had their photographs...
Autores: Mariana Marquezan, Claudia Trindade Mattos, Marina Detoni Vieira De Oliveira, Bruno Lopes Da Silveira,
messages.RevistaAutores: face, orthodontics, Esthetics,
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Sterilizing elastomeric chains without losing mechanical properties. Is it possible?
Objective: To investigate the effects of different sterilization/disinfection methods on the mechanical properties of orthodontic elastomeric chains. Methods: Segments of elastomeric chains with 5 links each were sent for sterilization by cobalt 60 (Co60) (20 KGy) gamma ray technology. After the...
Autores: Caio Souza Ferraz, Francine Cristina Silva Rosa, Luciano Pereira Rosa, Matheus Melo Phiton,
messages.RevistaAutores: orthodontics, Elastomers, Disinfection,
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Treating dental crowding with mandibular incisor extraction in an Angle Class I patient
Mandibular dental crowding often encourages patients to seek orthodontic treatment. The orthodontist should decide between protrusion of incisors or decrease in dental volume so as to achieve proper alignment and leveling. The present study reports the treatment of an Angle Class I malocclusion...
Autores: Gislana Braga Machado,
messages.RevistaAutores: Angle Class I malocclusion, Tooth extraction, Incisor,
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Indirect orthodontic bonding - a modified technique for improved efficiency and precision
Introduction: The indirect bonding technique optimizes fixed appliance installation at the orthodontic office, ensuring precise bracket positioning, among other advantages. In this laboratory clinical phase, material and methods employed in creating the transfer tray are decisive to accuracy....
Autores: Lincoln Issamu Nojima, Matheus Alves Junior, Adriele Silveira Araújo,
messages.RevistaAutores: Orthodontic brackets, Corrective Orthodontics, Dental bonding, Orthodontic devices,
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