Orthodontics
Orthodontists have traditionally viewed structural discrepancies as the major limitation of treatment. In reality, it is the soft tissues that more closely determine therapeutic modifiability.
Orthodontic therapy using transparent aligners (CAT) is gaining more and more popularity as it is preferred to fixed orthodontic treatment by both professionals and patients due to its advantages in...
Orthodontics 23 October 2023
How to prevent the appearance of white spots during orthodontic treatments
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White spots (WS) frequently appear during orthodontic therapy with fixed appliances and usually appear in the gingival and vestibular parts of the teeth: the most affected by these lesions are the...
Orthodontics 09 October 2023
A Tribute to Donald L. Tuverson DDS Legendary Orthodontist and USC Alumnus
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WE LOST AN ICON AND PILLAR in USC Orthodontics history. Donald L. Tuverson passed away peacefully in his home in Point Loma, San Diego, in January 2023. Dr. Tuverson was in the private practice...
Orthodontics 02 October 2023
Water flosser and oral hygiene in patients with fixed orthodontic appliances
Maintaining good oral hygiene when wearing orthodontic braces is proven to be very difficult, but extremely necessary.
Orthodontics 01 September 2023
Top tips for managing orthodontic emergencies in primary care
While most orthodontic appliance emergencies are dealt with by dental specialists, there are occasions where the general dentist is faced with an anxious parent or patient with an emergency.
By Harvard School of Dental Medicine News
Dr. Michelle Chou and her two-year-old miniature goldendoodle Bao are on a mission to spread joy in some of the most stressful settings.
Central incisors rarely become impacted, with an incidence of 0.1–0.5%. The most common causes of central incisor impaction include obstacles in the eruption path, trauma to the deciduous dentition...
Rapid maxillary expansion expands the maxillary dentition laterally and improves nasal airway obstruction. However, the incidence of nasal airway obstruction improvement after RME is approximately 60...
Orthodontics 04 July 2023
Does an app improve oral hygiene in patients undergoing orthodontic treatment?
Researchers enrolled patients ages 14 to 19 years old who started their orthodontic treatment using fixed appliances at a clinic in San Paulo, Brazil. Only patients who had smartphones were included...
Orthodontics 22 June 2023
Effect of quality of orthodontic finishing on the stability of anterior tooth alignment
Maintenance of the arch form has been related to better posttreatment stability. Intercanine and intermolar widths tend to decrease in the post retention period, especially if dental arches were...
Orthodontics 06 June 2023
Effects of ultrasonic instrumentation on the shear bond strength of ceramic brackets
Accumulation of plaque during orthodontic treatment makes oral prophylaxis a regular necessity. As the use of esthetic brackets has gained popularity, it becomes necessary to assess the consequences...
Orthodontics 05 June 2023
The antiaging effect of combined orthodontic treatments with orthognathic surgery
Teeth, like the rest of our body, evolve and change throughout life, so our mouth also shows the signs of aging. Improving the function and health of the mouth are the main objectives of an...
Orthodontics 19 May 2023
Although the impact of piezocision on periodontal tissues and root resorption has been studied during many dental movements, no study has reported the impact of piezocision on periodontal tissues and...
Orthodontics 03 May 2023
Impact of clear aligners on oral health, oral microbiome during orthodontic treatment
The present work highlighted further links between clear aligners and changes in oral health and the oral microbiome and provided plaque control methods for clear aligner trays.
A study in the Angle Orthodontist evaluated the validity and reliability of marginal bone level measurements made on CBCT images produced using two reconstruction techniques, two viewing modes, and...
Orthodontics 05 April 2023
Post-treatment stability after five years of retention with vacuum-formed and bonded retainers
The aim of this randomized controlled trial is to evaluate and compare post-treatment changes in the maxilla and mandible after five years of retention with two different retention protocols. The...
Orthodontics 13 March 2023
Effects of distalization directions, methods on maxillary total distalization with clear aligners
As clear aligner technology has made dramatic progress in recent years, its use has become more practical even in mild-to-severe malocclusion cases.
Orthodontics 16 February 2023
Dr. Jorge Castillo: 'To be a dentist you have to have a special vocation'
Dr. Jorge Castillo, professor at universities in Peru and the U.S., talked about pediatric dentistry, the next generation of dentists and differences in dentistry in the U.S., Latin American...
The study aimed to evaluate and compare the efficacy and efficiency between fixed appliances and clear aligners for resolving maxillary incisor irregularity in the mixed dentition.
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