Hui Chen, Kazutomo Yagi, Fernanda R Almeida, Benjamin T Pliska, Alan A Lowe
{"title":"A Pilot Study on the Dentoalveolar and Skeletal Effects of Two Functional Appliances in Class II, Division 1 Growing Children.","authors":"Hui Chen, Kazutomo Yagi, Fernanda R Almeida, Benjamin T Pliska, Alan A Lowe","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Unlabelled: </strong>The aim of this preliminary study was to compare the dentoalveolar and skeletal effects of two different Removable Functional Appliances (RFAs) in growing Class II, Division 1 subjects based on pre- and post-treatment cephalometric analyses. Forty subjects with Class II, Division 1 malocclusions were recruited from the undergraduate orthodontic clinic at the University of British Columbia for this clinical trial. All subjects were selected under the same inclusion and exclusion criteria and full orthodontic records were obtained for each subject. They were divided into two groups: 20 (12 males) in RFA-1 group and 20 (14 males) in RFA-2 group.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>There were no significant differences between the RFA-1 and RFA-2 groups in insertion age (10.4 ± 1.3 years and 10.7 ± 1.4 years, respectively) or treatment duration (163 ± 6.7 months and 16.1 ± 65 months, respectively). There was no significant difference in cephalometric variables between the two groups at baseline. After treatment, both groups demonstrated a statistically significant (P < 0.05) increased SNB and L1-Apo; decreasedANB, Wits, overjet and overbite.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The functional effects of RFA-1 and RFA-2 are comparable in Class II, Division 1 pre-adolescent patients in the same age group. The RFA-1 is effective in generating treatment changes as the suggested wear time was only during sleep.d.</p>","PeriodicalId":83748,"journal":{"name":"International journal of orthodontics (Milwaukee, Wis.)","volume":"26 2","pages":"15-20"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2015-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"34053311","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Molar distalization with the assistance of Temporary Anchorage Devices.","authors":"Adrian J Palencar","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This article describes efficient techniques for distalization of maxillary and mandibular molars with the assistance of Temporary Anchorage Devices (TADs). There are numerous occasions where the distalization of molars is required in lieu of the odontectomy of bicuspids. In the past, extra-oral force has been used, (i.e. Cervical or Combination Head Gear, or intra-oral force, i.e. Posterior Sagittal Appliance, Modified Greenfield Appliance, Williams DMJ 20001, CD Distalizer, Magill Sagittal, Pendulum Appliance, etc.). All the intra-oral appliances have a common denominator the orthodontic clinician has to deal with, the undesirable expression of the Third Law of Newton. The utilization of TADs allows us to circumvent this shortcoming, establishing an absolute anchorage, and thus completely negate the expression of the Third Law of Newton.</p>","PeriodicalId":83748,"journal":{"name":"International journal of orthodontics (Milwaukee, Wis.)","volume":"26 1","pages":"11-6"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2015-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"33225355","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A simple technique for bonding lingual retainer.","authors":"Rohan S Hattarki, Shikha Rastogi","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The present article describes an easy method to place a bonded lingual retainer. This technique is also helpful in limiting the flow of the acid etchant used for etching and also limiting the flow of the adhesive on to the lingual surfaces of the teeth.</p>","PeriodicalId":83748,"journal":{"name":"International journal of orthodontics (Milwaukee, Wis.)","volume":"26 1","pages":"39-40"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2015-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"33098777","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Upper airway obstruction and resultant growth factors influencing malocclusions.","authors":"Thai Vinh Nguyen, Merle E Loudon","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Upper airway obstruction is associated with many dental and skeletal malocclusions. Recognizing and removing the problems at an early age is encouraged. However, the malocclusions caused by upper airway obstruction can be addressed and corrected at different stages of dentitions using various types of appliances and orthodontic techniques. This article reports several cases, which were treated with the help of medical experts and otolaryngologists.</p>","PeriodicalId":83748,"journal":{"name":"International journal of orthodontics (Milwaukee, Wis.)","volume":"26 1","pages":"43-6"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2015-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"33098779","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Leonardo Koerich, Antônio Carlos de Oliveira Ruellas
{"title":"Facilitating Direct Bonding for Lingual Retainers.","authors":"Leonardo Koerich, Antônio Carlos de Oliveira Ruellas","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Directly bonded lingual retainers are not always easy because the available techniques do not keep the wire totally stable in position and there is risk of moist contamination. Indirect methods help to keep a moist-free environment and reduce chair time but have other drawbacks, such as lack of control over the composite placement leading to adhesive-tooth failure or undesirable flow of adhesive to gingival embrasures. The purpose of this report is to show a direct bonding method, helped by a laboratory made acrylic guide, which has benefits of direct and indirect techniques.</p>","PeriodicalId":83748,"journal":{"name":"International journal of orthodontics (Milwaukee, Wis.)","volume":"26 2","pages":"37-8"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2015-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"33986639","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"My Future as a Practitioner.","authors":"Michel Champagne","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":83748,"journal":{"name":"International journal of orthodontics (Milwaukee, Wis.)","volume":"26 2","pages":"5"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2015-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"34053308","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A New Method for Sectional T-loop Attachment for Incisor Retraction.","authors":"N Subash Chandar, Ashok Kumar Jena","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Segmental mechanics for the retraction of anterior teeth is often used in cases where maximum anchorage is required. There are few conventional methods for the attachment of T-loops to the anterior segment. This article highlights a very simple method for the attachment of T-loops to the anterior segment for their retraction during day-to-day clinical practice.</p>","PeriodicalId":83748,"journal":{"name":"International journal of orthodontics (Milwaukee, Wis.)","volume":"26 2","pages":"11-3"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2015-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"34053310","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Aatish Vinod Jumle, Saurabh Bagrecha, Mayuresh Baheti, N G Toshniwal, Abhijit Misal
{"title":"Bonded intrusior arch--a simple approach.","authors":"Aatish Vinod Jumle, Saurabh Bagrecha, Mayuresh Baheti, N G Toshniwal, Abhijit Misal","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Over eruption of maxillary molar is a common finding seen in cases with loss of mandibular antagonist. We came across a periodontally compromised patient with same condition demanding intrusion for the placement of a prosthesis for a missing molar. So an effort was made to design a wire framework bonded directly to the adjacent teeth, to which elastics were engaged to facilitate intrusion.</p>","PeriodicalId":83748,"journal":{"name":"International journal of orthodontics (Milwaukee, Wis.)","volume":"26 1","pages":"9-10"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2015-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"33225354","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Orthodontic Treatment of an Adult Class III Malocclusion with Severe Transverse Dental Compensation by Remaining of Buccal Crossbite.","authors":"Yoshiki Nakamura, Yutaka Miyamoto, Hiroyuki Kanzaki, Satoshi Wada","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Unlabelled: </strong>This case report describes the importance of preventing more excessive transverse dental compensation during orthodontic treatment for a patient with severe transverse skeletal discrepancy.</p><p><strong>Summary: </strong>The patient, a 33-years-old Japanese woman, had severe transverse skeletal discrepancy involving the maxilla and mandible. In addition, she had an extreme transverse dental compensation of the posterior teeth in mandibular arch (i.e. excessive lingual inclination of mandibular molars).</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>Therefore, the main treatment objectives were to prevent more excessive transverse dental compensation by orthodontic treatment and improve the occlusal function.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>We chose non-surgical orthodontic treatment. Because this patient did not think that the esthetic improvement with surgery would be worth the risk.</p><p><strong>Result: </strong>The orthodontic treatment resulted in sufficient elimination of the transverse dental compensation and movement of the teeth into their proper position where basal bone firmly support them. Anterior crossbite was corrected with remaining buccal crossbite, facial profile was improved and functional occlusion was obtained. At 2 years 2 months after the orthodontic treatment, the facial profile and occlusion remained favorable.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This report would become an alternative to ideal treatment for a case with transverse skeletal discrepancy.</p>","PeriodicalId":83748,"journal":{"name":"International journal of orthodontics (Milwaukee, Wis.)","volume":"26 2","pages":"29-35"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2015-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"33986638","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}