{"title":"Crimpable double tubes for segmental retraction.","authors":"Renato Parsekian Martins, Luiz Gonzaga Gandini, Isabela Parsekian Martins, Lidia Parsekian Martins","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>When a T-loop is used in segmental mechanics, it is generally attached posteriorly to an auxiliary tube in the first molars and anteriorly to a crimpable cross tube or a Burstone canine bracket. This article illustrates the use of a crimpable tube with a 90-degree bend on the base wire to secure a T-loop in segmental retraction. Both of these approaches allow a T-loop to be reactivated in a simple manner without undesirable changes in the system of forces, which could happen if the T-loop is skewed posteriorly.</p>","PeriodicalId":89450,"journal":{"name":"Orthodontics : the art and practice of dentofacial enhancement","volume":"12 4","pages":"400-3"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2011-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"30431157","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":"Mastery: Generating power and high performance.","authors":"Marc Cooper","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":89450,"journal":{"name":"Orthodontics : the art and practice of dentofacial enhancement","volume":"12 4","pages":"406-8"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2011-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"30431158","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 crooked path to straightening teeth.","authors":"Sebastian Baumgaertel","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":89450,"journal":{"name":"Orthodontics : the art and practice of dentofacial enhancement","volume":"12 4","pages":"409-10"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2011-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"30431159","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":"The profession and business of orthodontics.","authors":"David Sarver","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":89450,"journal":{"name":"Orthodontics : the art and practice of dentofacial enhancement","volume":"12 3","pages":"173-5"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2011-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"30084086","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}
Chung H Kau, Liana Medina, Jeryl D English, James Xia, Jamie Gateno, John Teichgraber
{"title":"A comparison between landmark and surface shape measurements in a sample of cleft lip and palate patients after secondary alveolar bone grafting.","authors":"Chung H Kau, Liana Medina, Jeryl D English, James Xia, Jamie Gateno, John Teichgraber","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>To compare landmark vs surface-shape measurements in a sample of patients with cleft lips and palates following secondary alveolar bone grafting.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The faces of 10 patients (4 males and 6 females) with an unilateral cleft lip and palate were captured using a 3D surface camera system before and 6 weeks after alveolar bone grafting. In each face, six coordinates were registered. The pre- and postoperative images were superimposed on areas that were not affected by the surgery. Using 3D modeling software landmarks, nasal symmetry, and surface-to-surface deviation, analysis was performed. All data were subjected to standard statistical analyses.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Color map surface-to-surface comparison revealed a significant anteroposterior elevation in the nasal region of the cleft side after surgery.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The ala, alar base, and paranasal areas are increased anteroposteriorly after secondary bone grafting. This surgery tends to diminish the asymmetry in nasal morphology typically seen in patients with unilateral cleft lip and palate. Overall, 3D surface-to-surface analysis allows for a better quantification of treatment changes.</p>","PeriodicalId":89450,"journal":{"name":"Orthodontics : the art and practice of dentofacial enhancement","volume":"12 3","pages":"188-95"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2011-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4640468/pdf/nihms735050.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"30084088","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Perception of discomfort during orthodontic treatment with tongue spurs.","authors":"Eustáquio Afonso Araújo, Ildeu Andrade, Gisele de Mattos Brito, Leonor Guerra, Martinho Campolina Rebelo Horta","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>To evaluate patients' and parents' reactions to the orthodontic treatment of open bite patients with a mandibular lingual arch and spurs (MASP) and to compare any changes in anxiety and discomfort during treatment in different age groups and sexes.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Seventy-two patients completed a baseline questionnaire to assess their levels of discomfort and reaction to this appliance. The patients were divided into two groups: Group 1 consisted of 33 patients up to 14 years of age, and group 2 comprised 39 patients 15 years of age and older. A random group of 72 parents composed a special group. Parents' reactions were assessed through analysis of data gathered from an additional questionnaire with specific questions on their children's reactions.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Ninety-eight percent of the patients accepted treatment with an MASP. The discomfort time was up to 10 days in the majority of patients. The younger group and the female group seemed to show higher tolerance to an MASP. Speech and chewing impairments were the most common functional problems associated with an MASP. Seventy-six percent of subjects did not feel a lack of confidence when wearing an MASP.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This treatment was well accepted by patients and parents. This positive result seems to be closely related to how informed they were. Speech and chewing impairments, the most common functional problems, were temporary.</p>","PeriodicalId":89450,"journal":{"name":"Orthodontics : the art and practice of dentofacial enhancement","volume":"12 3","pages":"260-7"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2011-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"30084556","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}
G Gautam, V Shashikala Kumari, C M Jayashankar, Parag Hadge, Garima Garg
{"title":"Interdisciplinary management of dental anomalies: fusion and supernumerary teeth.","authors":"G Gautam, V Shashikala Kumari, C M Jayashankar, Parag Hadge, Garima Garg","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>A 16-year-old boy presented with a fused permanent maxillary left central incisor with a supplemental tooth and an additional supplemental tooth lingual to the permanent maxillary right central incisor. Following leveling, alignment, and endodontic therapy, the maxillary fused left central incisor was sectioned and the mesial portion extracted as planned. Fixed orthodontic treatment commenced after 10 days to align the maxillary anterior segment. After completion, the midline diastema was closed with veneers. This case highlights the treatment options of a fused tooth and the need for multidisciplinary planning and treatment.</p>","PeriodicalId":89450,"journal":{"name":"Orthodontics : the art and practice of dentofacial enhancement","volume":"12 2","pages":"140-7"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2011-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"30155240","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}
Bozena B Ligas, Maria Therese S Galang, Ellen A BeGole, Carla A Evans, Gary D Klasser, Charles S Greene
{"title":"Phantom bite: a survey of US orthodontists.","authors":"Bozena B Ligas, Maria Therese S Galang, Ellen A BeGole, Carla A Evans, Gary D Klasser, Charles S Greene","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>In 1976, Marbach described the term phantom bite as a patient's perception of an irregular bite when the clinician could identify no evidence of a discrepancy. Typically, the patient presents with a history of bite-altering procedures, hyperawareness of occlusion, and a persistent complaint of an uncomfortable bite, usually with an absence of pain. Patients with phantom bite complaints often undergo lengthy, expensive, irreversible, invasive, and unnecessary treatments in search of a resolution of their symptoms. The objectives of the study were: (1) to gauge orthodontists' awareness of phantom bite and its associated signs and symptoms, (2) to identify the most common types of treatments rendered for this phenomenon, (3) to determine if regional differences or length of practice experience affected the aforementioned factors, and (4) to determine sex characteristics of patients with phantom bite.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The study consisted of a 14-item survey administered electronically using SurveyMonkey software. Using the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) directory, 4,124 orthodontists were recruited to participate via email; 337 completed the survey.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Approximately 50% of the responding orthodontists were unfamiliar with the term \"phantom bite\"; however, many reported seeing patients with phantom bite complaints. Demographic differences, such as geographic region of practice or years in practice, did not affect familiarity with this condition or its treatment.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The results suggest a need for increasing awareness of this condition among orthodontic practitioners to provide patients with appropriate care.</p>","PeriodicalId":89450,"journal":{"name":"Orthodontics : the art and practice of dentofacial enhancement","volume":"12 1","pages":"38-47"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2011-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"30031792","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":"AUSOM: a 3D placement guide for orthodontic mini-implants.","authors":"Mahmoud Al-Suleiman, Manal Shehadah","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>Anchorage management is an important issue in orthodontic treatment and plays a big role in the success or failure of orthodontic treatment. Using a mini-implant system as skeletal anchorage is a suitable solution if maximum or absolute anchorage control is required. Applying mini-implants requires pinpointing their optimal position to prevent damaging adjacent anatomical structures. There are three considerations in locating proper mini-implant position: the point of implant insertion, the angle of implant insertion in the anterior-posterior direction, and the angulation of implant insertion in the vertical plane. Here, we illustrate a new three-dimensional mini-implant guide (Aleppo University Surgical Orthodontic Miniscrew Guide [AUSOM]) developed for determination of ideal mini-implant placement and demonstrate AUSOM's role in mini-implant success.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>After reviewing of articles about mini-implants in orthodontic treatment, we determined the characteristics of an ideal orthodontic implant guide (IOIG). We invented a new instrument, AUSOM, that consists of four components: a horizontal part, a vertical part, a graduation guide, and film-holding part. Forty mini-implants were inserted for orthodontic treatment purposes; AUSOM and wire guides were used to insert the mini-implants.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>We found AUSOM to be a practical and accurate device. It works as a radiographic-locating device and a mini-implant surgical placement guide. The failure rate of mini-implants placed by AUSOM was lower than that of those placed by simple metallic guides. Clinical randomized studies must be carried out to prove AUSOM's role in improving the success rate of mini-implant placement.</p>","PeriodicalId":89450,"journal":{"name":"Orthodontics : the art and practice of dentofacial enhancement","volume":"12 1","pages":"28-37"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2011-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"30032930","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 primer on social media success.","authors":"Keren Lerner","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":89450,"journal":{"name":"Orthodontics : the art and practice of dentofacial enhancement","volume":"12 3","pages":"272-4"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2011-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"30291431","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}