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Insertion angle of orthodontic mini-implants and their biomechanical performance: finite element analysis

Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the stresses and strains generated after the application of two types of forces (traction of 200 gf and torsion of 20 N.cm) in two types of orthodontic mini-implants inserted at different (45° and 90° to the cortical bone) angles. Material and method: thre...

Characterization of surface topography and chemical composition of mini-implants

Braz. j. oral sci; 14 (3), 2015
Abstract Aim : To assess the surface topography and chemical composition of three brands of as-received mini-implants (SIN(r), Morelli(r), and Conexao(r)). Methods: Twelve mini-implants of each brand were analyzed by scanning electron microscopy and energy dispersive X-ray (EDX). Results: There was no si...

Societal perceptions of dentofacial appearances of patients with malocclusion: a systematic review

Arq. odontol; 51 (2), 2015
Aim: This systematic review aimed to evaluate whether or not there is evidence enough to support the hypothesis that society promotes judgments on the facial aesthetics of individuals with malocclusion. Methods: Searches were conducted in the PubMed, Bireme, BBO, LILACS, Web of Science, EMBASE, Cochrane ...

OrthoSystem: aplicativo de cálculo da análise da dentadura mista

Introdução: A análise da dentadura mista é essencial no diagnóstico em Ortodontia, uma vez que estima o tamanho dos dentes permanentes não irrompidos e verifica se o volume dentário estará de acordo com o tamanho da base óssea. Atualmente, existem softwares que realizam análise de modelos em 2...

Anomalías en el Desarrollo y Formación Dental: Odontodisplasia

El papel que desempeñan las alteraciones genéticas en el desarrollo dental es fundamental. Se ha descubierto que si no existe una correcta expresión del gen o se da una mutación de este, el individuo podría presentar ausencias o malformaciones de estructuras de la boca. Por esta razón se describe l...

Tratamiento ortodóncico prequirúrgico para la corrección de anomalías esqueléticas graves del complejo cráneo-facial
Presurgical orthodontic treatment for the improvement of severe skeletal anomalies of the craneofacial complex

Medisan; 19 (4), 2015
Con la presente revisión bibliográfica se aportan elementos sobre la aplicación del tratamiento ortodóncico prequirúrgico en pacientes mayores de 18 años con anomalías esqueléticas graves del complejo cráneo-facial, quienes deben ser atendidos por un equipo multidisciplinario de Cirugía OrtognÃ...

Interferencias oclusales en niños con dentición temporal y mixta temprana
Occlusal interferences in children with temporary and early mixed dentition

Medisan; 19 (3), 2015
Se realizó una investigación descriptiva y de prevalencia en 80 niños de 5-6 años de edad, que asistieron al Círculo Infantil "Ana de Quesada" de Santiago de Cuba desde octubre de 2010 hasta septiembre de 2011, para precisar la influencia de algunos factores de riesgo en la aparición de interferenc...

An interview with Eiji Tanaka

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Reliability of measurements on virtual models obtained from scanning of impressions and conventional plaster models

Braz. j. oral sci; 13 (4), 2014
Aim: To evaluate the reliability of linear measurements in virtual models by comparing measurements performed on virtual models obtained from alginate impression scans, plaster model and measurements performed on conventional plaster model. Methods: The sample comprised 26 randomly selected patients to h...