Orthodontics
Orthodontics 12 August 2022
The combined use of computer-guided piezocision and clear aligners: a prospective clinical study
Authors: M. Cassetta, F. Altieri
The use of piezoelectric bone surgery has led to the development of minimally invasive corticotomy protocols. The peculiar characteristics of piezoelectric surgery is represented by an extremely...
Orthodontics 03 August 2022
There is increasing interest in the role of the orthodontist both in screening for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and as a practitioner who may be valuable in...
Orthodontics 27 July 2022
Wesper used to objectively monitor oral device titration in a patient with moderate OSA.
Dentists rely on expensive and time-consuming overnight sleep studies or expensive, limited-use home sleep tests to confirm that oral appliance therapy successfully reduces sleep apnea symptoms. When...
Orthodontics 20 July 2022
The maxillary canines usually emerge at the mean age of 10.5 years in girls and 11.5 years in boys, with individual variation of 3–4 years. In 2–3 per cent...
Orthodontics 04 July 2022
Otitis media and rapid maxillary expansionOtitis media with effusion (OME) is defined as the presence of fluid in the middle ear without signs or symptoms of acute ear infection. OME is responsible...
Orthodontics 01 June 2022
Authors: Linda Sangalli, Fernanda Yanez Regonesi, Diego Fernandez Vial, Isabel Moreno Hay
Mandibular advancement device (MAD) is recognized as a treatment option for the management of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in mild to moderate cases and/or patients unable to tolerate PAP therapy....
Orthodontics 30 May 2022
Author: Aleksandra Komogortseva, Leopoldo P. Correa
The comorbidity between obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and temporomandibular disorder (TMD) is high. Approximately one in four patients with clinically diagnosed TMD has polysomnographic-diagnosed...
Authors: Salvatore Ranieri, Giuseppina Laganà, Elisabetta Cretella Lombardo, Paola Cozza
The International Classification of Sleep Disorders (ICSD) placed the Obstructive Apnea (OSA) in the sleep-related respira- tory disorders section. The term OSA refers...
Orthodontics 20 May 2022
Orthodontic treatment and periodontally compromised patients: effects of the treatment
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An increasing number of adult patients are now seeking orthodontic treatment due to an increased focus of society on esthetics and health consciousness. With the incidence of periodontal problems...
Orthodontics 13 May 2022
The combined use of computer-guided piezocision and clear aligners: a prospective clinical study
Authors: Michele Cassetta, Federica Altieri,
The use of piezoelectric bone surgery has led to the development of minimally invasive corticotomy protocols. The peculiar characteristics of piezoelectric surgery is represented by an extremely...
Orthodontics 02 May 2022
The management of orthodontic reteiners and the role of the general dentist
After correction of a malocclusion, there is a risk of recurrence both because unstable tooth movements have been made as part of orthodontic treatment, and because of other uncontrollable factors...
The most important goals of orthodontic treatment are esthetic and functional improvement. In addition to esthetic correction, orthodontic treatment can enhance the quality of a patient's life by...
Orthodontics 14 March 2022
Segmental osteotomy for the management of an ankylosed permanent tooth. A case report
Authors: E.M. Bazzinia, A. Rossib, L. Boschiana, F. Tomatisa, V. Capilupib, E. Ciapponia, G. Garattini
The aim of this case re- port is to describe a method to treat an- kylosed teeth, as an alternative to avul- sion and replantation procedures.MATERIALS AND METHODS.The case of a 13-year-old patient...
Orthodontics 06 March 2022
interview with Sima Yakoby Epstein, Founder and CEO at OrthoNu, a pioneer Company in the advancement of oral healthcare.
Tell us about yourself, your job, and what you like the most?I come from a Georgian immigrant culture and mentality where the American dream is real and anything in life is possible and worth...
Orthodontics 23 February 2022
Clinical and imaging features of unilateral impacted maxillary central incisors
Maxillary central incisors erupt relatively early during the permanent dentition process, and they are located in a relatively forward position. The shape, size, coloration, position, and symmetry of...
Orthodontics 21 February 2022
Orthodontic-surgical treatment of a severe class II skeletal malocclusion: a case report
Authors: Alessio Casimiro, Francesco Gallo, Francesco Zingari, Simone Ghezzi, Eleonora Carozzi
Patients presenting a reduction of the lower third of the face (short face), associated with a severe deep-bite, often benefit from minimal pre-surgical orthodontic preparation directed at arch...
Orthodontics 21 January 2022
Smile microesthetics as perceived by dental professionals and laypersons
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Smile esthetics can be divided into macroesthetics (the relationships of teeth to each other, to soft tissues, and to facial characteristics), miniesthetics (the correlation of lips, teeth, and...
Orthodontics 10 January 2022
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Evaluating the position of central incisors using a lateral cephalogram is a routine part of orthodontic diagnosis. The inclination of the central incisors and their relationship to surrounding...
After correction of a malocclusion, there is a risk of recurrence both because unstable tooth movements have been made as part of orthodontic treatment, and because of other uncontrollable factors...
Orthodontics 08 November 2021
Interceptive orthodontic treatment with elastomeric appliances: literature review and case reports
Authors: C. Ricciardi, M.G. Cagetti, S. Cattaneo, Y. Qing Hu, L. Strohmenger
The aim of this study is to describe preformed elastomeric appliances, soft plastic orthodontic devices that are recommended for interceptive treatment and are frequently used in combination with...
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