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.
Morphological study of temporomandibular joint in orthodontically treated patients by using pre-treatment and post treatment orthopantomographs
December 2011
The comparison of the condylar morphology was done in individuals before and after orthodontic treatment and the relationship between the orthodontic treatment and temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMD) was assessed. There was no statistical association in the morphology of condylar among the groups. It was concluded that orthodontic treatment does not cause TMD.
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.
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.
A Patient’s Guide to Orthognathic Surgery
October 2011
Orthognathic surgery (jaw surgery) is a term and a process unfamiliar to most people. When orthognathic surgery is recommended to you or your child, you want as much information as you can possibly get. We have been leaders in this field of dentistry for 30 years, and in that time have encountered many myths and misconceptions patients gather through conversations with friends and neighbors and exploring the Internet.
Impacted Maxillary Central Incisor with Mesiodens – Treatment Protocol
October 2011
At your clinical examination, the alveolus in the right central incisor region appears fairly wide or perhaps a little bulky and it certainly feels as though there is a tooth underneath the mucosa. You prescribe a periapical radiograph which clearly shows a supernumerary conical tooth, with little or no root development, superimposed on the image of what appears to be a normal, but displaced, central incisor. The root of this incisor is well over 2/3 of its final root length, although its apex is still open and the tooth itself is quite high in the alveolus.
An in-vitro study to assess the biohostability of Orthodontic arch wires to Hepatitis B virus
October 2011
The risk of occupationally acquiring infection is significant among orthodontic professionals because orthodontic treatment procedures involves the use of arch wires, ligature wires, band material and other sharp cutting instruments constantly in contact with saliva and blood. Any percutaneous injuries by these sharp materials can be the principal source of transfer of Hepatitis B virus. The quantum of blood required to transmit Hepatitis B virus is 0.0004ml while for HIV it is only 0.1ml Hepatitis B virus is perhaps the most common blood-borne infection in the world.
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.
