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Osteotomia sagital do ramo mandibular na remoção de dentes impactados: relato de caso

A osteotomia sagital do ramo mandibular é uma técnica cirúrgica, utilizada desde a década de 50, no tratamento de deformidades dentoesqueléticas da mandíbula. Consiste numa técnica consagrada, segura, com riscos previsíveis e prognóstico extremamente favorável, que pode ser utilizada, também, ...

Evaluation of 1211 third molars positions according to the Classification of Winter, Pell & Gregory

Panoramic radiographs are important for the evaluation and classification of the third molars position, allowing the diagnosis and planning of extraction. The objective of this study is to evaluate upper and lower third molars positions in panoramic radiographs with the classification methods proposed by...

Tracción de canino maxilar izquierdo impactado con botón bondeable, ligadura metálica y cadena elastomérica

Se presenta una paciente con 13 años y 7 meses de edad, el motivo de consulta fue "un colmillo en el paladar"; es clase I molar bilateral, clase I canina derecha con el canino infantil 53, clase II canina derecha, clase I canina izquierda, clase I esquelética, normodivergente, tiene apiñamiento dental...

Root length and alveolar bone level of impacted canines and adjacent teeth after orthodontic traction: a long-term evaluation

J. appl. oral sci; 25 (1), 2017
Abstract Objective The aim of this retrospective study was to evaluate the long-term effects of orthodontic traction on root length and alveolar bone level in impacted canines and adjacent teeth. Material and Methods Sample consisted of 16 patients (nine males and seven females), mean initial age 11 ...

Risk of developing palatally displaced canines in patients with early detectable dental anomalies: a retrospective cohort study

J. appl. oral sci; 24 (6), 2016
ABSTRACT The early recognition of risk factors for the occurrence of palatally displaced canines (PDC) can increase the possibility of impaction prevention. Objective To estimate the risk of PDC occurrence in children with dental anomalies identified early during mixed dentition. Material and Methods ...

Use of miniplates as a method for orthodontic anchorage: a case report

ABSTRACT Introduction: Temporary anchorage devices (TADs) have been developed to be used as direct adjuncts in orthodontic treatment and have facilitated treatment of more complex orthodontic cases, including patients with dental impaction. Objectives: This clinical case reports the applicability of T...

The effect of canine disimpaction performed with temporary anchorage devices (TADs) before comprehensive orthodontic treatment to avoid root resorption of adjacent teeth

ABSTRACT Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the movement of impacted canines away from the roots of neighboring teeth before full-mouth bracket placement, performed by means of TADs to decrease undesired side effects on adjacent teeth. Methods: The study sample consisted of 34 palatally ...

Electromyographic study of the masseter muscle after low-level laser therapy in patients undergoing extraction of retained lower third molars

The surgery for extraction of the retained lower third molar is one of the most commonly performed procedures in the field of maxillofacial surgery. During this procedure, the surgical trauma can cause damage to the function of muscles involved in mandibular movements, such as the masseter muscle. In ord...

Odontoma complejo erupcionado: reporte de un caso

Los odontomas están compuestos de esmalte, dentina, cemento y tejido pulpar. Histológicamente se clasifican en 2 grupos: compuestos y complejos, mientras que clínicamente se clasifican en 3 tipos: odontoma central (intraóseo), odontoma periférico (extraóseo o de los tejidos blandos) y odontoma erup...

Tumor odontogênico adenomatoide folicular em maxila: relato de caso

Tumor odontogênico adenomatoide (TOA) é uma lesão benigna incomum de origem odontogênica, caracterizado pelo crescimento lento, progressivo, indolor, de consistência firme, cujo tamanho, normalmente não atinge grandes proporções. Há predileção pela região anterior de maxila e o envolvimento d...