Journal 2018 v23n4 - DentalGO
Volume 24 • Número 05 • 2025

Journal 2018 v23n4

Journal 2018 v23n4

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Original Article

orthodontics highlights

A frequent clinical situation when removing the fixed orthodontic appliance from our patients is the presence of gingival hyperplasia. The presence of orthodontic devices makes hygiene difficult, preventing correct plaque removal, which...
Original Article

There is no pulp necrosis or calcific metamorphosis of pulp induced by orthodontic treatment: biological basis

To biologically explain why the orthodontic treatment does not induce pulp necrosis and calcific metamorphosis of the pulp, this paper presents explanations based on pulp physiology, microscopy and pathology, and especially the cell and...
Tooth movement Orthodontics Calcific metamorphosis of the pulp Pulp necrosis Dental concussion
Original Article

Shear bond strength and adhesive remnant index of orthodontic brackets bonded to enamel using adhesive systems mixed with TiO2 nanoparticles

Introduction: It is recently suggested that titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanoparticles can be added to bracket luting agents in order to reduce bacterial activity and protect the enamel. However, it is not known if this addition can affect th...
Orthodontic brackets Shear bond strength Nanoparticles Titanium dioxide
Original Article

Side effects of mandibular advancement splints for the treatment of snoring and obstructive sleep apnea: a systematic review

Introduction: Occlusal side effects or development of pain and/or functional impairment of the temporomandibular complex are potential reasons for poor compliance or abandonment of mandibular advancement splints treatment for snoring and...
Systematic review Mandibular advancement splints Adverse effects Obstructive seep apnea
Original Article

Canine transposition as an alternative to trauma of the maxillary incisors: case report

Objective: The present article aims at reporting the clinical case of a patient who suffered trauma at two years of age, causing almost complete apical displacement of the deciduous maxillary left central incisor and of the permanent inc...
Orthodontics Dental transposition
Original Article

Evidence in Orthodontics related to qualitative research

Introduction: Research in Orthodontics has historically followed the positivist model based on the direct relationship of cause and effect between diseases and their specific etiological factors. Despite the objectivity and the great pot...
Orthodontics Qualitative research Research methodology
Original Article

Evaluation of tongue/mandible volume ratio in children with obstructive sleep apnea

Objective: The present study was an attempt to investigate tongue/mandible volume ratio in children, using volumetric magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for early screening and to aid in treatment planning. Methods: Volumetric evaluation o...
Children Tongue/mandible ratio MRI Volumetric
Original Article

Hypodontia of mandibular incisors: considerations on the orthodontic treatment

Hypodontia is the most prevalent craniofacial malformation in mankind. It may present a wide variety of manifestations and, depending on the number and location of missing teeth, it may affect the esthetics, mastication, speech and occlu...
Tooth Movement Techniques Orthodontic space closure Hypodontia Agenesis
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Plain access to justice and the orthodontist’s activity in Brazil: vulnerability in the professional practice in the face of risks of malpractice lawsuits

Objective: the present study aimed at evaluating the risks and vulnerability of orthodontists to legal compensation actionsand verifying the hypothesis of these health care professionals having little knowledge concerning their rights an...
Civil responsibility Validation study Lawsuits Compensation