Archive for 'Appliances'
Correction of Class II division 1 malocclusion using Functional Appliances
February 2012
Functional appliances, by altering the position of the teeth and supporting tissues, establishes a new and more optimal functional behavioural pattern which leads to adaptive changes in the bone form and helps the dentofacial complex achieve, its optimal genetic growth potential.
Semi Rapid Maxillary Expansion: A Literature Review
February 2012
Orthopedic and orthodontic forces are used routinely to correct maxillary transverse deficiency (MTD). A new approach, namely, semi rapid maxillary expansion (SRME) was introduced with the hypothesis that SRME may stimulate the adaptation process in the nasomaxillary complex and thus would result in reduction of relapse in the post-retention period.
Effects of Recycling on the Tensile Strength of Beta Titanium and Nickel Titanium Wires
January 2012
The ability to recycle orthodontic wires relies on effective sterilization prior to re-use without resulting in deterioration of their clinical properties and without causing health hazard to the patient. The present study was undertaken to evaluate the changes in the tensile strength of Beta titanium and Nickel Titanium wires after recycling.
Treatment Effects in an Anterior Open Bite Class II Malocclusion with Two Different Functional Appliances
January 2012
Malocclusions characterized by anterior open bite are often difficult to treat successfully. Anterior open bite is a malocclusion characterized by a deviation in the vertical relationship between the maxillary and mandibular dental arches, with absence of contact between the incisal edges of the maxillary and mandibular teeth in the vertical plane. The severity varies, from an almost edge-to-edge relationship to a severe handicapping open bite
An Easy Approach for Diagnostic Setup in Moderate to Severe Crowding Cases
December 2011
Diagnostic setups have been used in orthodontics for a long time to decide upon treatment plans individual patients. Numerous methods of have been described for diagnostic setups1-5. However while preparing diagnostic setups it is always difficult to slice out all individual teeth from a single model especially in moderate to severe crowding cases.
Post distalization- Methods of Stabilization of Molars
December 2011
The term distalization means the displacement of a structure to a position farther posterior than that which it accepted at the onset of treatment. Maxillary molar distalization is needed for non-extraction treatment of dental Class II malocclusions. The traditional approach to distalize maxillary molars is with extraoral appliances. Although this method offers the advantage of stability with fewer side effects, the need for compliance and the esthetic drawbacks led clinicians to search for noncompliance alternatives.
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.
Instant Chairside Fabrication of Bite Block for Crossbite Correction
September 2011
* Easy and instant chairside fabrication.
* More precise than other bite blocks, as it allows bite opening of desired amount as much required.
* Requires minimal trimming.
Deep Bite Correction with Cetlin’s Intrusion Arch
August 2011
Orthodontic correction of deep overbite can be achieved with several mechanisms that will result in true intrusion of anterior teeth. Deep overbite correction by intrusion of anterior teeth affords a number of advantages including simplifying control of the vertical dimension and allowing forward rotation of the mandible to aid in Class II correction.
