Journal 2018 v23n1 - DentalGO
Volume 24 • Número 05 • 2025

Journal 2018 v23n1

Journal 2018 v23n1

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Impact of two early treatment protocols for anterior dental crossbite on children’s quality of life

Objective: To assess the impact of two early treatment protocols for anterior dental crossbite on children’s quality of life. Methods: Thirty children, 8 to 10 years of age, with anterior dental crossbite, participated in this study. I...
Malocclusion Children Quality of life Interceptive orthodontics Anterior crossbite
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Continuing Education for all of us

It was quite a painful process to understand that self-teaching is necessary in Orthodontics. I have always enjoyed teachers, tutors or someone who could hold my hand to give me the confidence to embrace new methods, techniques or proced...
Original Article

An interview with Chris Chang

Orthodontics has undergone a profound transformation since the skeletal anchorage became part of treatment plans. More specifically, orthodontic mini-implants presented by Kanomi in 1997 allowed us to achieve encouraging results when the...
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orthodontics highlight

Rapid maxillary expansion is without a doubt the most commonly used facial orthopedic procedure in the world. The benefits derived from this therapy are diverse, ranging from aesthetic improvements to functional and respiratory ones. Whe...
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Decoronation followed by dental implants placement: fundamentals, applications and explanations

Dental arches areas with teeth presenting dentoalveolar ankylosis and replacement root resorption can be considered as presenting normal bone, in full physiological remodeling process; and osseointegrated implants can be successfully pla...
Decoronation Dental implants Coronectomy Dentoalveolar ankylosis Replacement root resorption
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Stability of the anterior arm of three different Hyrax hybrid expanders: an in vitro study

Introduction: The force applied to the teeth by fixed orthopaedic expanders has previously been studied, but not the force applied to the orthodontic mini-implant (OMI) used to expand the maxilla with Hyrax hybrid expanders (HHE). Object...
Mini-implant Rapid maxillary expansion Microscrew Hybrid hyrax expander Abutment stability
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Evaluation of miniscrew angulation in the posterior maxilla using cone-beam computed tomographic image

Objective: This study aimed at evaluating whether changes in the insertion angle is a determining factor in the positioning of the miniscrews body in a region with larger interradicular space in the posterior maxilla. Methods: Analysis o...
Tomography Orthodontics Bone screws Implants
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Relationship between mandibular symphysis dimensions and mandibular anterior alveolar bone thickness as assessed with cone-beam computed tomography

Objective: To determine the relationship between symphysis dimensions and alveolar bone thickness (ABT) of the mandibular anterior teeth. Methods: Cone-beam computed tomography images of 51 patients were collected and measured. The bucca...
cone-beam computed tomography Chin Incisor Mandible. Orthodontics
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Extruded upper first molar intrusion: Comparison between unilateral and bilateral miniscrew anchorage

Objective: The aim of his study was to evaluate the stress on tooth and alveolar bone caused by orthodontic intrusion forces in a supraerupted upper molar, by using a three-dimensional Finite Element Method (FEM). Methods: A superior maxill...
Finite element analysis Anchorage technique
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Periodontal clinical evaluation before and after surgically assisted rapid maxillary expansion

Introduction: The surgically assisted rapid maxillary expansion is a procedure that reduces the resistance of the sutures correcting the posterior crossbite in adults. Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the periodontal stat...
Orthodontics Periodontics Maxillary expansion
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Prosthetic, orthodontic and implant-supported rehabilitation of five maxillary anterior teeth with alveolar bone loss

Introduction: Treatment of maxillofacial injuries is complex and requires the establishment of a comprehensive and accurate diagnosis and correct treatment planning. Objective: The objective of this case report was to describe the re-tre...
Orthodontics Dental implants Rehabilitation Interdisciplinary treatment Prosthetic
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Tooth transposition: a multidisciplinary approach

Tooth transposition is one of the most difficult dental anomalies to treat in the dental clinic. Several factors must be taken into account with a view of making the best decision. The aim of this study was to discuss treatment modalitie...
Corrective Orthodontics Tooth extraction Tooth transposition
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The T-loop in details

Introduction: The T-loop as designed by Burstone is a space closure spring used in the rational application of orthodontic biomechanics. Despite the diversity of studies, there is still no consensus on the optimal parametric characterist...
Orthodontic appliance design Orthodontic space closure Tooth movement Orthodontic anchoring procedures