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Caso Clínico BBO
Má oclusão de Classe III, com deficiência maxilar, prognatismo mandibular e assimetria facial
Este artigo relata o caso clínico de uma paciente do sexo feminino, com história de insucessos em tratamentos ortodônticos pregressos. Apresentava má oclusão de Classe III, com atresia de ambas as arcadas dentárias, mordida cruzada an...
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The scientific paper on clinician’s perspective
Introduction: A reasonable exposure of incisors and gingival tissues is generally considered more attractive than excess or lack of exposure. A reasonable gingival exposure is considered to be around 0 to 2 mm when smiling and 2-4 mm exposu...
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orthodontics highlights
Control of orthodontic anchorage is a concern in Orthodontics since its inception. With the advent of skeletal anchorage, these problems were solved, given the effectiveness of these devices to avoid undesirable orthodontic movements. De...
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External cervical resorption: diagnostic and treatment tips
External cervical resorption is caused, almost exclusively, by dental trauma — especially those characterized by concussion — and is a dental disease to be diagnosed and treated accurately by endodontists. However, the vast majority...
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An interview with Rodrigo F. Viecilli
Early in the 2000, digital communication brought me a new friend. We haven’t studied together or been presented by any common friends. Along lines and lines of conversation, I met a young orthodontist from Canoas/RS, who even without havi...
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Evaluation of cytotoxicity and corrosion resistance of orthodontic mini-implants
Objective: To evaluate and compare in vitro cytotoxicity and corrosion resistance of mini-implants from three different commercial brands used for orthodontic anchorage. Methods: Six mini-implants (Conexão™, Neodent™ and SIN™) wer...
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Effect of vertical placement angle on the insertion torque of mini-implants in human alveolar bone
Objective: The aim of the present ex-vivo study was to evaluate the effect of the vertical placement angle of miniimplants on primary stability by analyzing maximum insertion torque (MIT). Methods: Mini-implants were placed in 30 human cada...
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Color changes of esthetic orthodontic ligatures evaluated by orthodontists and patients: a clinical study
Objective: To evaluate in vivo changes in the color of esthetic elastomeric ligatures from different manufacturers. Methods: Four widely used commercial brands of elastomeric ligatures were selected and used in 20 adult patients in a spl...
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Esthetic perception of orthodontic appliances by Brazilian children and adolescents
Objective: The objective of this present study was to understand how children and adolescents perceive esthetic attractiveness of a variety of orthodontic appliances. It also analyzed preferences according to patients’ age, sex and soc...
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The duration of pubertal growth peak among three skeletal classes
Introduction: Pubertal growth peak is closely associated with a rapid increase in mandibular length and offers a wide range of therapeutic modifiability. Objective: The aim of the present study was to determine and compare the mean ages of...
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Reliability of overbite depth indicator (ODI) and anteroposterior dysplasia indicator (APDI) in the assessment of different vertical and sagittal dental malocclusions: a receiver operating characteristic (ROC) analysis
Introduction: Differential diagnosis of skeletal and dental relationships is crucial for planning orthodontic treatment. Overbite depth indicator (ODI) and anteroposterior dysplasia indicator (APDI) had been introduced in the past for as...
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Maxillary dentoalveolar assessment following retraction of maxillary incisors: a preliminary study
Objective: The aim of this preliminary study was to assess changes in tooth length and alveolar thickness following retraction of maxillary incisors. Methods: A total of 11 patients presenting severe maxillary dentoalveolar protrusion re...
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Air-powder polishing on self-ligating brackets after clinical use: effects on debris levels
Introduction: Debris buildup on brackets and arch surfaces is one of the main factors that can influence the intensity of friction between bracket and orthodontic wire. Objective: This study sought to evaluate the effect of air-powder po...
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Use of miniplates as a met
Introduction: Temporary anchorage devices (TADs) have been developed to be used as direct adjuncts in orthodontic treatment and have facilitated treatment of more complex orthodontic cases, including patients with dental impaction. Objec...
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Class III malocclusion with maxillary deficiency, mandibular prognathism and facial asymmetry
This article reports the clinical case of a female patient with history of unsuccessful orthodontic treatment. She presented with Class III malocclusion, mandibular and maxillary constriction, anterior crossbite and facial asymmetry resu...
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Iatrogenics in Orthodontics and its challenges
Introduction: Orthodontics has gone through remarkable advances for those who practice it with dignity and clinical quality, such as the unprecedented number of patients treated of some type of iatrogenic problems (post-treatment root re...
