Orthodontics

Orthodontics     23 October 2023

How to prevent the appearance of white spots during orthodontic treatments

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

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.

Orthodontics     30 August 2023

Harvard alum helps patients de-stress with therapy dog

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.

Orthodontics     15 August 2023

Techniques in alignment of impacted maxillary central incisors

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...

Orthodontics     26 July 2023

Does rapid maxillary expansion improve nasal airway obstruction?

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

Effect of piezocision-assisted lower second molar protraction on periodontal tissues, alveolar bone height, and lower second molar root resorption

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.

Orthodontics     28 April 2023

Assessment of thin bony structures using cone-beam computed tomography

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...

Orthodontics     21 January 2023

Comparison between clear aligners, 2 × 4 mechanics in mixed dentition

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. 

Orthodontics     27 December 2022

Study: InBrace is first orthodontic system to achieve tooth movement on autopilot

“Orthodontics on autopilot through digital customization and Programmed Non-Sliding Mechanics” was published online Nov. 8 and appears in the December...

Orthodontics     04 December 2022

Limitations and factors influencing molar distalization

Molar distalization can relieve dental crowding when neither arch expansion nor labial inclination can obtain a stable space for non-extraction orthodontic ...