Archive for December, 2010
Orthodontic Uprighting of Permanent Lower second Molars with Mini-Implants – Case Reports
December 2010
The purpose of these case reports is to present the methods of uprighting of the mesially tipped lower second molars into the extraction spaces of first molars to allow the placement of a fixed prosthesis and to avoid periodontal problems.
A Modified Bracket Positioning Gauge
December 2010
A new gauge for the bonding of orthodontic brackets. For the appropriate expression of tip and torque of any given appliance system, accurate bracket placement is very essential. In order to precisely position the brackets during bonding, it is necessary to involve both the vertical and horizontal references.
The Effect of Saliva Contamination on Precoated Orthodontic Brackets When Using a Self Etching Primer
December 2010
The aim of this study was to test the effects of saliva contamination on the shear bond strength of precoated brackets when using a self-etching primer. Brackets were bonded on 120 premolars accordingly: Group I: Self-etching primer Transbond Plus SEP (3M Unitek) was placed on enamel for 15 seconds and uncoated brackets were bonded and light cured for 20 seconds.
