Archive for November, 2011
A New protocol for Emergency Orthodontic Care
November 2011
Orthodontic appliances or parts of orthodonticappliances have caused problems for the patients and orthodontists. Some are less severe like Discomfort, Mouth Sores and Irritation of Lips or Cheeks to more severe problems like Swallowing or Aspiration of appliances or its parts. The type of appliances that have causedproblems and their clinical management are discussed. Suggestions are made to try and avoid theproblems that were encountered in the literature in patients undergoing orthodontic treatment.
Enigma of Lacebacks – A Review
November 2011
In preadjusted edgewise appliances, the tip built into the anterior brackets increases the tendency for anterior teeth to tip forward. This tendency is greater in the upper arch than in the lower arch because of the greater amount of tip in the upper anterior brackets. To prevent the forward tipping of anterior teeth, McLaughlin and Bennettintroduced a figure eight ligature wire, called laceback.
