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Incisor size analysis to predict mesiodistal diameter in unerupted canine and premolar crowns in native and non-native Chilean population

Int. j. morphol; 35 (4), 2017
SUMMARY: The principal orthodontic problems observed in the mixed dentition phase are related to arch length and tooth size discrepancy. In order to identify such space discrepancies different methods of mixed dentition space analyses have been introduced. For this reason the purpose of this study is to ...

Tooth fragment re-attachment in fracture with biological width violation: case

ABSTRACT: Dento-alveolar traumas are one of the most frequent injuries to teeth, mainly affecting the upper incisors due to their exposed position in the dental arch. In such cases, esthetics, function and phonetics of anterior teeth may be compromised. Furthermore, when there is involvement of the biolo...

Crown discoloration promoted by materials used in regenerative endodontic procedures and effect of dental bleaching: spectrophotometric analysis

J. appl. oral sci; 25 (2), 2017
Abstract Regenerative endodontic procedure (REP) has been proposed as a new approach to treat immature permanent teeth. However, materials used in REP for root canal disinfection or cervical sealing may induce tooth discoloration. Objectives To assess tooth crown’s color after intracanal treatmen...

Efeito de diferentes sistemas de obturação na resistência à fratura de raízes tratadas endodonticamente

Braz. dent. sci; 20 (1), 2017
Objective: This study aimed to compare the fracture resistance of endodontically treated roots filled by different obturation systems. Material and methods: Ninety-six maxillary central incisors were used and decoronated, retaining 12 mm of the roots. On the basis of obturation systems, the roots were ra...

Restabelecimento funcional e estético com coroas e facetas laminadas
Functional and aesthetic reestablishment with full crowns and laminate veneers – a case report

PróteseNews; 3 (4), 2016
A adequada estética do sorriso é cada vez mais almejada pelo paciente e pelo profissional. Dentes escurecidos e com lesões de abfração, causadas por excessiva carga oclusal, desfavorecem o agradável aspecto dos dentes e a estética facial como um todo. Este caso clínico relatou o procedimento rest...

Efeito do plasma de oxigênio na dentina previamente exposta ao NaOCl

Introdução: O tratamento de plasma é uma tecnologia eficaz que pode manter as propriedades internas dos materiais inalteradas após o tratamento, modificando apenas a superfície. Objetivo: Avaliar o efeito do plasma de oxigênio na dentina previamente exposta ao NaOCl 6%. Material e método: Foram ...

Trend of traumatic crown injuries and associated factors in preschool children

Braz. oral res. (Online); 30 (1), 2016
Abstract The aim of this study was to assess trends in traumatic crown injuries (TCIs), their prevalence, and association with socioeconomic and clinical factors in preschool children over a 5-year period. A series of cross-sectional surveys was conducted in Santa Maria, Brazil, on children attending a N...

Clinical and radiographic sequelae to primary teeth affected by dental trauma: a 9-year retrospective study

Braz. oral res. (Online); 30 (1), 2016
Abstract This retrospective study aimed at determining the predicted risks of clinical and radiographic complications in primary teeth following traumatic dental injuries, according to injury type, severity and child's age. Data were collected from records of children treated at a Dental Trauma Center in...

Dentoalveolar mandibular changes with self-ligating versus conventional bracket systems: A CBCT and dental cast study

OBJECTIVE: The aim of the present study was to compare dentoalveolar changes in mandibular arch, regarding transversal measures and buccal bone thickness, in patients undergoing the initial phase of orthodontic treatment with self-ligating or conventional bracket systems. METHODS: A sample of 25 patients...

Periodontal and dental effects of surgically assisted rapid maxillary expansion, assessed by using digital study models

OBJECTIVE: The present study assessed the maxillary dental arch changes produced by surgically assisted rapid maxillary expansion (SARME). METHODS: Dental casts from 18 patients (mean age of 23.3 years) were obtained at treatment onset (T1), three months after SARME (T2) and 6 months after expansion (T3)...