When the mean is an empty plate for clinicians and scientists, and a full plate for politicians and writers
Orthodontics, as well as other branches of science, completely adores arithmetic mean. We can routinely go on stating that orthodontic treatment lasts for 24 months by using mean to speak the truth. However, in some cases, this parameter should not be assessed in isolation or not even employed...
Autores: David Normando,
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orthodontics highlights
Many options are available on the market of esthetic orthodontic appliances, among which lingual appliances, aligners and ceramic brackets are highlighted. The latter are the most popular due to following the same principle of buccally positioned metallic brackets; however, patients wearing them...
Autores: Matheus Melo Pithon,
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Extreme root resorption associated with induced tooth movement: A protocol for clinical management
Cases in which teeth have only the cervical third remaining from orthodontically induced external root resorption, cast the following doubts: 1) What care should be taken to keep these teeth in mouth with the least risk possible? 2) What care should be taken with regards to reading of imaging...
Autores: Alberto Consolaro, Laurindo Zanco Furquim,
messages.RevistaAutores: Tooth resorption, Apical resorption, External apical resorption, Orthodontic resorption, Apical rounding, Short roots,
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What is gold standard and what is ground truth?
Clinical decision-making is complex and based upon accurate evaluation of clinical findings using diagnostic tests and reference standard data. Given that many aspects of dental examination are not direct measures, but rely on indirect measures, it is important for clinicians to understand the...
Autores: Adilson Luiz Ramos, Ligia Maxwell Pereira, Maura Daly Iversen, Jefferson Rosa Cardoso,
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An interview with Arno Locks
I met Arno Locks in the 80s when he was my undergraduate professor. However, he will always be my professor; not only in Orthodontics, but also in ethics and fi ght for the causes of Dentistry. He loves what he does. And those who love, also care, listen and get involved. As undergraduate...
Autores: Maurício Tatsuei Sakima, Luiz Gonzaga Gandini Jr., Gerson Luiz Ulema Ribeiro, Carla D’agostini Derech, José Nelson Mucha,
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Measurement accuracy and reliability of tooth length on conventional and CBCT reconstructed panoramic radiographs
Introduction: This in vivo study assessed accuracy and reliability of tooth length measurements obtained from conventional panoramic radiographs and CBCT panoramic reconstructions to that of a digital caliper (gold standard). Methods: The sample consisted of subjects who had CBCT and...
Autores: Paul W. Major, Carlos Flores Mir, Mark R. Rosenblatt, Jason P. Carey, Giseon Heo,
messages.RevistaAutores: Radiography, Tooth root, Reproducibility of results,
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Facial height in Japanese-Brazilian descendants with normal occlusion
Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the standards of facial height in 30 young (14-year-old) Japanese- Brazilian descendants with normal occlusion, and assess whether sexual dimorphism is evident. Methods: The cephalometric measurements used followed the analyses by Wylie-Johnson,...
Autores: Arnaldo Pinzan, Guilherme Janson, Rafael Pinelli Henriques, Renata Carvalho Sathler, Thais Maria Freire Fernandes, Fabiano Paiva Vieira,
messages.RevistaAutores: Orthodontics, Ethnic groups, Vertical dimension,
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Bruxism in children and transverse plane of occlusion: Is there a relationship or not?
Objective: To assess the occurrence of bruxism in deciduous dentition and a potential association between the habit and the presence or absence of posterior crossbite. Methods: A total of 940 patient files were assessed. They were gathered from the archives of University of São Paulo City -...
Autores: Ana Carla Raphaelli Nahás, Fernando Vusberg Coelho, Viviane Chaves De Almeida,
messages.RevistaAutores: Malocclusion, Bruxism, Epidemiology,
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Photoelastic analysis of stress generated by wires when conventional and self-ligating brackets are used: A pilot study
Objective: By means of a photoelastic model, this study analyzed the stress caused on conventional and self-ligating brackets with expanded arch wires. Method: Standard brackets were adhered to artificial teeth and a photoelastic model was prepared using the Interlandi 19/12 diagram as base....
Autores: Milton Santamaria Jr, Mário Vedovello Filho, Guilherme Caiado Sobral, Viviane Veroni Degan,
messages.RevistaAutores: Orthodontic brackets, Corrective Orthodontics, Dental arch,
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Transverse effects on the nasomaxillary complex one year after rapid maxillary exp
The aim of this study was to assess by means of cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) scans the transverse effects on the nasomaxillary complex in patients submitted to rapid maxillary expansion (RME) using Haas expander in comparison to untreated individuals. This prospective controlled clinical...
Autores: Margareth Maria Gomes De Souza, Lincoln Issamu Nojima, Matheus Alves Jr, Claudia Trindade Mattos, Geórgia Wain Thi Lau, Carolina Da Luz Baratieri,
messages.RevistaAutores: Palatal Expansion Technique, cone-beam computed tomography, Orthodontics, Longitudinal studies,
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Rapid maxillary expansion effects: An alternative assessment method by means of cone-beam tomography
Introduction: This study aims to develop a method to assess the changes in palatal and lingual cross-sectional areas in patients submitted to rapid maxillary expansion (RME). Methods: The sample comprised 31 Class I malocclusion individuals submitted to RME and divided into two groups treated...
Autores: Lincoln Issamu Nojima, Matilde Da Cunha Gonçalves Nojima, Estela Maris Jurach, Camilo Aquino Melgaço, José Columbano Neto, Eduardo Franzotti Sant`anna,
messages.RevistaAutores: Malocclusion, Orthodontics, Palatal expander,
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Analysis of correlation between initial alveolar bone density and apical root resorption after 12 months of orthodontic treatment without extraction
Objective: The aim of the present study was to investigate the correlation between initial alveolar bone density of upper central incisors (ABD-UI) and external apical root resorption (EARR) after 12 months of orthodontic movement in cases without extraction. Methods: A total of 47 orthodontic...
Autores: Adilson Luiz Ramos, Paula Cabrini Scheibel, Lilian Cristina Vessoni Iwaki, Kelly Regina Micheletti,
messages.RevistaAutores: Root resorption, Tooth movement, Dental radiography, Bone density,
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Factors associated with the prevalence of anterior open bite among preschool children: A population-based study in Brazil
Introduction: The aim of this study was to identify factors associated with the prevalence of anterior open bite among five-year-old Brazilian children. Methods: A cross-sectional study was undertaken using data from the National Survey of Oral Health (SB Brazil 2010). The outcome variable was...
Autores: Gláucia Maria Bovi Ambrosano, Daniella Borges Machado, Valéria Silva Cândido Brizon, Davidson Fróis Madureira, Viviane Elisângela Gomes, Ana Cristina Borges De Oliveira,
messages.RevistaAutores: Open bite, Preschool child, Oral health surveys,
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Brazilian primary school teachers’ knowledge about immediate management of dental trauma
Objective: To assess the level of knowledge of primary school teachers in the public school network of Northeastern Brazil with respect to management of dental trauma and its relationship with prognosis. Methods: A questionnaire was applied to 195 school teachers of public schools in...
Autores: Matheus Melo Pithon, Raildo Da Silva Coqueiro, Rogério Lacerda Dos Santos, Pedro Henrique Bomfim Magalhães,
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Determining shapes and dimensions of dental arches for the use of straight-wire arches in lingual technique
Introduction: This study aims to determine the shape and dimension of dental arches from a lingual perspective, and determine shape and size of a straight archwire used for lingual Orthodontics. Methods: The study sample comprised 70 Caucasian Brazilian individuals with normal occlusion and at...
Autores: Luiz Renato Paranhos, Silvana Allegrini Kairalla, Luca Lombardo, Giuseppe Scuzzo, Tarcila Trivino, Leandro Velasco,
messages.RevistaAutores: Orthodontic appliance design, Dental arch, Orthodontics,
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Class III treatment using facial mask: Stability after 10 years
Early Class III malocclusion treatment may not have long-term stability due to mandibular growth. Although some features of this malocclusion point to a better prognosis, it is practically impossible for the orthodontist to foresee cases that require new intervention. Many patients need...
Autores: Adilson Luiz Ramos,
messages.RevistaAutores: Angle Class III malocclusion, Stability, Face mask,
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Is there a consensus for CBCT use in Orthodontics?
This article aims to discuss current evidence and recommendations for cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) in Orthodontics. In comparison to conventional radiograph, CBCT has higher radiation doses and, for this reason, is not a standard method of diagnosis in Orthodontics. Routine use of CBCT...
Autores: Guilherme Janson, Daniela G. Garib, Louise Resti Calil, Claudia Resende Leal,
messages.RevistaAutores: cone-beam computed tomography, Orthodontics, Recommendations,
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