Archive for 'Appliances'
MBT Versatility in Lower Anteriors with Premolar Bracket
March 2012
The MBT bracket system is based on a more balanced mix of science, tradition and experience. Good diagnosis and treatment planning, correct positioning of brackets, effective aligning technique, ability to level the dental arches, persistence in finishing and good retention protocol are the features which makes it best available bracket system. The system’s full name is MBT™ Versatile+ and as the name implies, it is designed to be versatile, in order to deal with most treatment challenges.
Effects of the Removable and Fixed Twin block on the C- Axis, G- Axis and CG angle – A growth vector for the dento-maxillary complex and the mandible
February 2012
The growth and development of the maxilla and the mandible is being considered as an important part in orthodontics. So, normal growth of the maxilla and the mandible is considered in this study with the help of the C- axis and G- axis. Also, an angle between the C-axis and G- axis (CG angle) is introduced after setting the normal standards for 300 patients, 150 males and 150 females in 3 growth patterns.
Asymmetric “T” Loop archwire for Deep Bite correction – A Case Report.
February 2012
A deep bite is a very common malocclusion in orthodontics. Whenever a deep bite is present it is due to the extrusion of anterior teeth. There are three options to correct it. Correction of the Curve of Spee, intrusion and retraction by segmental mechanics and deep bite correction by a continuous loop archwire. Retraction and intrusion of the six anterior teeth under the edgewise system is usually carried out in two distinct steps: canine retraction followed by incisor retraction. In the begg and Tip- Edge techniques, canine and incisors are retracted and intruded by enmasse.
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.
