ABSTRACT Introduction: Currently, no method is considered effective for the evaluation of digital models in the Certification Examination of the Brazilian Board of Orthodontics (BBO), considering the parameters of the currently used manual method. Objective: Thus, the aim of this study is to verify the...
Objetivo: Avaliar a prevalência e fatores associados ao sorriso gengival em adolescentes entre 15 a 18 anos cursando o ensino médio. Métodos: O estudo transversal e quantitativo foi realizado durante a pandemia de COVID-19, em 160 adolescentes de duas escolas públicas (A1) e duas privadas (A...
Abstract Objective: To develop and validate a questionnaire to measure the vulnerability of orthodontists, measuring the risks of being involved in civil liability lawsuits. Material and Methods: In-depth interviews were performed with three groups: G1- law professionals, G2 - orthodontists, and G3 - o...
Objetivo: Testar as associações da má oclusão (MO) com as variáveis clínicas odontológicas e socioeconômicas em adolescentes brasileiros de 15 a 19 anos. Métodos: Trata-se de um estudo observacional transversal analítico que utilizou os dados do relatório final da Pesquisa Estadu...
Objective: it is important to know the thicknesses of the alveolar bone plates (ABPs) based on the current literature for the planning and success of orthodontic treatment. However, studies have scientific limitations regarding ABPs as the image resolution is not adequate and is restricted to a few tee...
Abstract Objective: To compare the high-cycle fatigue behavior of four commercially available NiTi orthodontic wires. Material and Methods: Twelve NiTi orthodontic wires, round, 0.016-in, three per brand, were selected and divided into four groups: G1 - Heat-activated NiTi, G2 - Superelastic NiTi, G3 -...
RESUMEN Introducción: en Ortodoncia se presta interés a conceptos más holísticos a partir de los avances de la revolución científico-técnica, con repercusión en los estudios de crecimiento y desarrollo, la aparición de la cefalometría y la incorporación de las técnicas computarizadas, lo qu...
Introduction: The opening of the contact point can happen after orthodontic closure of the site of dental extraction and opened interproximal contacts are considered potential factors for periodontal diseases. Objective: To evaluate the condition of the alveolar bone crest of the interdental site between...
Introdução: Os fios Copper Ni-Ti (CuNiTi) possuem indicações de uso clínico específicas,
permanecendo no ambiente bucal por um longo período. Por esse motivo suas
características mecânicas, termodinâmicas e estruturais devem ser preservadas durante
todo o período de uso. Objetivos: Investigar ...
ABSTRACT: Orthodontic appliances in the oral cavity may cause problems such as white spot lesions, dental plaque, periodontal disease and root resorption. The aim of this study was to investigate the association between orthodontic treatment and oral health parameters including visible dental plaque, gin...
