Archive for January, 2010

Stem Cells: Where the Future Lies

Stem Cells: Where the Future Lies

January 2010

Research on stem cells is advancing knowledge about how an organism develops from a single cell and how healthy cells replace damaged cells in adult organisms. Stem cells are one of the most fascinating areas of biology today. Stem cells promise to be a powerful technology that can’t be ignored.

Orthodontic and Surgical Treatment of Impacted Maxillary Central Incisors Allied with Impacted Supernumerary Tooth

Orthodontic and Surgical Treatment of Impacted Maxillary Central Incisors Allied with Impacted Supernumerary Tooth

January 2010

Although impaction of the maxillary central incisors is reported less frequently than that of the third molars or the canines, early referral of patients in the mixed dentition is common due to concern of parents and pediatric dentists or general dentists regarding delayed eruption of the permanent maxillary central incisors.

Mini Implantes para el manejo de la recidiva ortodóncica: Reporte de un caso.

January 2010

AUTORES: 1. Ruchi Saxena. BDS, MDS, FAGE Assistant professor Department of Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics, Vydehi Institute of Dental Sciences & Research centre Whitefield, Bangalore. e-mail: sruchi112@yahoo.com 2. Priyanka Sethi Kumar BDS, MDS. Assistant Professor Department of Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics, Santosh Dental College and Hospital Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. 3. K. Nagaraj BDS, MDS. Assistant [...]

Mini Implants for Management of Orthodontic Relapse: A Case Report

Mini Implants for Management of Orthodontic Relapse: A Case Report

January 2010

Stability is a primary objective in orthodontic treatment. Without it, ideal function or esthetics or both may be lost. Despite the utmost care in treatment and retention, relapse may occur either due to patient‘s non-compliance in wearing the retainer or sometimes when orthodontists fail…

Assessment of Arnett Soft Tissue Cephalometric Norms in Indian Population

Assessment of Arnett Soft Tissue Cephalometric Norms in Indian Population

January 2010

The present study aimed at establishing Arnett norms for the local population and assessing the extent by which these differ from the original norms proposed by Arnett et al.

Orthodontic Mini Implant: Versatile Application for Clinical Enhancement

Orthodontic Mini Implant: Versatile Application for Clinical Enhancement

January 2010

The use of Orthodontic mini implant (OMI) anchorage is rapidly growing. In recent years it has become a part of the orthodontic armamentarium.