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Autores: Flavia Artese,

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Changes to transform

In the last years, the bibliometric indexes for the DPJO have grown exponentially,1 fruit of the work of the editorial board, as well as of the organization in the publication schedule. To speed up this process, one of the most recent changes was the creation of an On-line Article session: in...

Autores: Flavia Artese,

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orthodontics highlights

Technological development has significantly improved people’s lives. Several segments of society, such as engineering, telecommunication, education and health, have benefited from these technological advances. In orthodontics it is not different, informatics have invaded our offices in an...

Autores: Matheus Melo Pithon,

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Jaws can be referred to as narrow or hypoplastic, but the term “atresia” is inaccurate!

In order to lead to insights and discussion on proper use of Orthodontics and Pathology-related terminology, particularly in cases of smaller-than-usual maxilla and mandible — that is, anomalous ones —, this study compared the conceptual meaning of the term “atresia.” It is considered...

Autores: Alberto Consolaro, Renata Bianco Consolaro,

messages.RevistaAutores: atresia, Atrophy, Atresic Maxilla, Hypoplasia, Micrognathia,

An interview with Giorgio Fiorelli

I am extremely honored and happy to coordinate the interview of one of the greatest names in European Orthodontics: Giorgio Fiorelli. In 2014, I was at a moment in my life that I like to describe as a professional limbo, and, without motivation to continue in Orthodontics, was considering...

Autores: Maurício Tatsuei Sakima, Renato Parsekian Martins, Wislei De Oliveira, Gidalti Bueno Linhares,

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Correlation between tooth size-arch length discrepancy and interradicular distances measured on CBCT and panoramic radiograph: an evaluation for miniscrew insertion

Introduction: The selection of appropriate sites for miniscrew insertion is critical for clinical success. Objectives: The aim of the present study was to evaluate how interradicular spaces measured on panoramic radiograph compare with Cone-Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT), and how crowding can...

Autores: Michele Tepedino, Claudio Chimenti, Paolo M. Cattaneo, Marie A. Cornelis,

messages.RevistaAutores: Cbct, Orthodontic Anchorage Procedures, Orthodontics, Orthodontic miniscrew, Safe zones,

Correlation between tooth size-arch length discrepancy and interradicular distances measured on CBCT and panoramic radiograph: an evaluation for miniscrew insertion

Introduction: The selection of appropriate sites for miniscrew insertion is critical for clinical success. Objectives: The aim of the present study was to evaluate how interradicular spaces measured on panoramic radiograph compare with Cone-Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT), and how crowding can...

Autores: Michele Tepedino, Claudio Chimenti, Paolo M. Cattaneo, Marie A. Cornelis,

messages.RevistaAutores: Cbct, Orthodontic Anchorage Procedures, Orthodontics, Orthodontic miniscrew, Safe zones,

Periodontal health knowledge and awareness among subjects with fixed orthodontic appliance

Objective: To report on periodontal health knowledge and awareness among orthodontic patients and to investigate the effect of age, attitude and duration of orthodontic treatment on periodontal health awareness among orthodontic patients. Methods: A total of 297 orthodontics patient (90 males,...

Autores: Elham S. Abu Alhaija, Eman M. Al Saif, Dafi Q. Taani,

messages.RevistaAutores: orthodontic, Awareness, Attitude, Periodontal health,

Expression of cytokines in gingival crevicular fluid associated with tooth movement induced by aligners: a pilot study

Introduction: The search for more aesthetic and comfortable orthodontic devices has led to an increase in the use of clear aligners. Objective: To increase knowledge on biological mechanisms of orthodontic tooth movement using Invisalign aligners. Methods: This study included 11 patients with a...

Autores: Jonas Capelli Júnior, Vitória De Oliveira Chami, Livia Nunes,

messages.RevistaAutores: invisalign, gingival crevicular fluid, cytokines,

Evaluation of the attractiveness of different gingival zeniths in smile esthetics

Objective: To evaluate the smile attractiveness of different gingival zeniths by general dentists, orthodontists and laypersons and the esthetic perception in the symmetric and asymmetric changes in gingival zeniths. Methods: Posed photographs of five patients were taken and digitally manipulated...

Autores: Fabrício Pinelli Valarelli, Rodrigo Hermont Cançado, Ricardo César Gobbi De Oliveira, Renata Cristina Gobbi De Oliveira, Karina Maria Salvatore Freitas, Marcos Roberto De Feitas, Suzy Nomura, Paula Patrícia Cotrin Da Silva,

messages.RevistaAutores: smile, Esthetics, gingival zenith, Attractiveness,

Effect of mangosteen peel extract as an antioxidant agent on the shear bond strength of orthodontic brackets bonded to bleached teeth

Introduction: The number of patients who seek orthodontic treatment that may have a history of tooth bleaching is increasing over the time. Bleaching may influence the decrease of the bond strength of orthodontic brackets. Objective: To determine and prove the effect of mangosteen peel (MP)...

Autores: Ananto Ali Alhasyimi, Pinandi Sri Pudyani, Ikmal Hafizi,

messages.RevistaAutores: bonding, brackets, bleaching, mangosteen peel extract,

Perception of attractiveness of missing maxillary lateral incisors replaced by canines

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the degree of perception of attractiveness of the smile among dentists, dental students, and lay persons in cases of agenesis of the maxillary lateral incisors replaced by canines for space closure. Methods: A smiling front view extraoral...

Autores: Matheus Melo Pithon, João Batista De Paiva, Raildo Da Silva Coqueiro, Ricardo Alves De Souza, Girlaine Nunes Alves, Juliana Macêdo De Mattos,

messages.RevistaAutores: Anodontia, Esthetics, Visual perception, space closure,

Diagnostic validity of different cephalometric analyses for assessment of the sagittal skeletal pattern

Introduction: Numerous cephalometric analyses have been proposed to diagnose the sagittal discrepancy of the craniofacial structures. Objective: This study aimed at evaluating the reliability and validity of different skeletal analyses for the identification of sagittal skeletal pattern....

Autores: Attiya Shaikh, Mubassar Fida, Maheen Ahmed,

messages.RevistaAutores: Cephalometry, Diagnosis, Reliability, Validity,

Do premolar extractions necessarily result in a flat face? No, when properly indicated

The esthetic benefits are among the main goals of orthodontic treatment; therefore, tooth extractions have been avoided as a protocol for orthodontic treatment because they may impair the facial profile. The present article discusses aspects as the magnitude and response of soft tissue profile due...

Autores: Susiane Allgayer, Maurício Barbieri Mezomo,

messages.RevistaAutores: Corrective, Esthetics, Tooth extraction, Orthodontics, Premolar,

Mini-implant selection protocol applied to MARPE

Introduction: Rapid maxillary expansion (RME) is the therapy of choice to correct skeletal transverse dimension in children and adolescents, associating orthopedic and dental effects. In an attempt to prevent the undesirable dentoalveolar effects and optimize the potential of skeletal expansion...

Autores: Lincoln Issamu Nojima, Matilde Da Cunha Gonçalves Nojima, Amanda Carneiro Da Cunha, Eduardo Franzotti Sant`anna, Natan Guss Oliveira,

messages.RevistaAutores: Malocclusion, Palatal Expansion Technique, Orthodontic Anchorage Procedures, Transverse maxillary atresia,