Journal 2020 v25n2 - DentalGO
Volume 24 • Número 05 • 2025

Journal 2020 v25n2

Journal 2020 v25n2

Artigos nesta edição

Original Article

Covid-19: The aftermath for orthodontics

As early as 2007, a paper published in the Clinical Microbiology Reviews on SARS coronavirus infection already warned us that “the presence of a large reservoir of SARS-CoV-like viruses in horseshoe bats, together with the culture of e...
Original Article

orthodontics highlights

Many controversies linger over the role of orthodontics in the treatment of patients with periodontal problems. Over the years, certain published clinical cases have indicated the positive impact of orthodontic intervention in cases of ging...
Original Article

Extensive orthodontically induced

If essential care is thorough, teeth with extensive orthodontically induced dental resorption can have the same endurance as normal teeth. These teeth are subjected to the same disturbances as normal ones, such as dental trauma, dental c...
Root resorption Dental resorption Dental movements Extensive resorption
Original Article

Effects of the cervical headgear in growing Angle Class II malocclusion patients: a prospective study

Objective: Evaluate dental and skeletal changes resulting from the exclusive use of the cervical headgear for 15 ± 4 months in the treatment of patients with Class II division 1 malocclusion. Methods: Differences between the beginning (...
Malocclusion Tooth Movement Techniques Angle Class II Orthodontics Extraoral traction appliances
Original Article

Complex clinical case with Class III and open bite: stability after seven years

A healthy 15-year-old boy with anterior open bite, edge-to-edge transverse discrepancy, and Class III skeletal relationship sought a nonsurgical orthodontic treatment. The patient was treated with premolars extraction, a Hyrax expander a...
Open bite Stability Class III
Original Article

Facial profile changes due to bone cement graft to manage the hyperactive muscles of the gingival smile

Objective: To evaluate facial profile changes promoted by polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) cement graft to reduce excessive gingival display due to hyperactivity of the elevator muscles of the upper lip during smiling. Methods: Eleven pati...
gingival smile Bone cement Polymethyl methacrylate Facial profile
Original Article

Comparison of antibacterial effects of orthodontic composites containing different nanoparticles on Streptococcus mutans at different times

Introduction: Plaque accumulation can cause white spot lesions. Adding nanoparticles to composites can be effective in reducing the number and function of microorganisms. Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the antibacterial...
Antibacterial Antimicrobial Orthodontic composites
Original Article

Mandibular and temporomandibular morphologic characteristics of patients with suspected unilateral condylar hyperplasia: a CT study

Introduction: Facial asymmetry associated with unilateral condylar hyperplasia (UCH) is a complicated clinical condition. Objective: The objective of this study was to describe morphological characteristics of the mandible and the temporoma...
Facial asymmetry Temporomandibular joint Condylar hyperplasia Computed tomography
Original Article

Solutions for atypical problems i

Introduction: A significant increase in the number of adults in search of orthodontic treatment has raised a new challenge for orthodontists: the need to interact with other specialties to achieve excellent results, particularly when dea...
smile dental aesthetics Orthodontics