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Influence of mandibular and palatal intraoral appliances on erosion in situ study outcome

J. appl. oral sci; 27 (), 2019
Abstract The standardization of in situ protocols for dental erosion is important to enable comparison between studies. Objective: Thus, the objectives of this study were to evaluate the influence of the location of in situ intraoral appliance (mandibular X palatal) on the extent of enamel loss induced ...

3D comparison of dental arch stability in patients with and without cleft lip and palate after orthodontic/rehabilitative treatment

J. appl. oral sci; 27 (), 2019
Abstract This study aimed to compare the linear dimensions of the dental arches of adult patients with complete unilateral cleft lip and palate (UCLP) after orthodontic and prosthetic treatment with fixed partial dentures (FPD) to patients without clefts, using 3D technology. This retrospective longitudi...

Alterações dentoesqueléticas associadas aos aparelhos Twin Block e Herbst com e sem ancoragem esquelética no tratamento da má oclusão Classe II: um ensaio clínico randomizado

O objetivo deste ensaio clínico randomizado foi comparar os efeitos dentoesqueléticos associados ao tratamento da má oclusão de Classe II de Angle 1a divisão com propulsores mandibulares removíveis, fixos e associados à ancoragem esquelética. Após o exame de 1039 indivíduos, foram incluídos 34...

Differential in vitro force degradation of intermaxillary latex and non-latex elastics

ABSTRACT Introduction: Various in vitro studies report that latex and non-latex elastics lose some of their initial force after they have been placed in the oral cavity. However, several differences occur within one single manufacturer, which could be of importance in selecting elastics. The aim of the...

Satisfacción del uso de ortodoncia fija, en pacientes de Valdivia y Paillaco, 2017. Estudio observacional

Odontoestomatol; 20 (32), 2018
Objetivo: Determinar satisfacción usuaria en el uso de aparatos de ortodoncia fija post instalación. Material y métodos: Estudio observacional de corte transversal, en pacientes con tratamiento de ortodoncia fija en centros de salud de la ciudad de Valdivia y Paillaco. El nivel de satisfacción fue me...

Force decay evaluation of latex and non-latex orthodontic intraoral elastics: in vivo study

ABSTRACT Objective: This clinical study was conducted in order to evaluate force decay over time of latex and non-latex orthodontic intraoral elastics. Methods: Patients (n = 15) were evaluated using latex and non-latex elastics in the periods of : 0, 1, 3, 12 and 24 hours. The rubber bands were trans...

Macroscopic and microscopic evaluation of flapless alveolar perforations on experimental tooth movement

Abstract Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate a flapless surgical technique as an alternative to traditional alveolar corticotomy used to accelerate orthodontic tooth movement (OTM). Methods: To induce OTM in Wistar rats, 40 cN of orthodontic force were applied to the maxillary left first ...

Evaluation of the Shear Strength of Orthodontic Bands Cemented with New Composite Using Adhesive System

ABSTRACT: Orthodontic cements have been used to enhance retention between the band and the crown, however, unfavorable properties found in many of these cements may contribute to cement failure between band and crown's surface and leading to unsuccessful application of orthodontic forces. The aim of this...

Utilización del Neville Bass en el tratamiento del retrognatismo mandibular. Reporte de caso

Gac. méd. espirit; 20 (3), 2018
RESUMEN Fundamento: El uso de placas de acrílico superior retentiva y extensión de elementos linguales para el tratamiento del retrognatismo mandibular, constituye una opción novedosa en Cuba. Objetivo: Ilustrar el resultado en una paciente con retrognatismo mandibular tratado con el aparato Neville...

Twenty-year clinical experience with fixed functional appliances

ABSTRACT Introduction: Considering the large number of fixed functional appliances, choosing the best device for your patient is not an easy task. Objective: To describe the development of fixed functional appliances as well as our 20-year experience working with them. Methods: Fixed functional applia...