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Treatment of a severe skeletal Class II malocclusion through growth modification: a problem-oriented case report

open access: yesAustralasian Orthodontic Journal, 2023
A skeletal Class II malocclusion is an anteroposterior discrepancy resulting from a combination of skeletal and dental factors. In adolescent patients, it is possible to leverage their growth potential to address bone deformities and minimise the need ...
Yan Yimeng, Ouyang Zhiqiang, Tong Fei
doaj   +1 more source

McNamara analysis cephalometric parameters in White-Brazilians, Japanese and Japanese-Brazilians with normal occlusion

open access: yesDental Press Journal of Orthodontics, 2021
Introduction: McNamara’s Jr. cephalometric analysis is a tool to diagnose dental and skeletal discrepancies and is widely used, guiding diagnosis for surgical procedures to be performed or for the use of functional devices.
Juliana Moura STORNIOLO-SOUZA   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Effects of the functional orthopaedic therapy on masticatory muscles activity [PDF]

open access: yes, 2017
The purpose of this study was to examine surface electromyographic (sEMG) activity of masticatory muscles before and after functional orthopaedic therapy with Sander appliance.
Chimenti, Claudio   +4 more
core   +1 more source

Successful Fitting of a Complete Maxillary Denture in a Patient with Severe Alzheimer’s Disease Complicated by Oral Dyskinesia

open access: yesCase Reports in Dentistry, 2016
There is an increasing population of elderly patients suffering from Alzheimer’s disease (AD), the most common form of dementia. In dentistry, a critical problem associated with these patients is the use of a new denture, as AD patients often refuse ...
Hiromitsu Morita   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Orthodontic approach to treat complex hypodontia using miniscrews in a growing patient

open access: yesDental Press Journal of Orthodontics, 2015
This article reports orthodontic treatment of a case of hypodontia of five premolars in an 11-year-old female patient with a positive tooth size-arch length discrepancy in both dental arches. The patient had a straight profile with balanced facial growth.
Renato Barcellos Rédua   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

History of materials used for recording static and dynamic occlusal contact marks: a literature review [PDF]

open access: yes, 2013
In the discipline of prosthetic dentistry it is important not only to examine the occlusion, but to be able to record, store, and transfer the information. Over the years many occlusion testing materials have been used. It has been suggested the clinical
Gupta, Bhawna   +5 more
core   +1 more source

Angle's Class II malocclusion treated without extractions and with growth control [PDF]

open access: yes, 2011
Angle's Class II malocclusion is defined according to the anteroposterior molar relationship with or without a discrepancy between basal bones. Maxillary protrusion and mandibular retrusion are included in this class. When orthodontic treatment starts at
Scardua, Maria Tereza
core   +2 more sources

Evidence of strong stabilizing effects on the evolution of boreoeutherian (Mammalia) dental proportions. [PDF]

open access: yes, 2019
The dentition is an extremely important organ in mammals with variation in timing and sequence of eruption, crown morphology, and tooth size enabling a range of behavioral, dietary, and functional adaptations across the class.
Archibald J. D.   +26 more
core   +6 more sources

Case Report: A digital workflow in the treatment of bruxism in a young patient [version 2; peer review: 2 approved]

open access: yesF1000Research, 2022
Bruxism is increasingly common in today's stressful world and affects mainly young patients. It is a combined disease that involves dentition and its supporting structures, muscles, ligaments and the temporomandibular joint (TMJ).
Krasimir Mladenov, Dobromira Shopova
doaj   +1 more source

Relationship between Orthodontic Expertise and Perception of Need for Orthodontic Treatment for Mandibular Protrusion in Japan [PDF]

open access: yes, 2013
The aims of this study were to investigate how the Peer Assessment Rating (PAR index) predicts the perceived need for orthodontic treatment of mandibular protrusion in Japanese subjects, and to elucidate whether the perceived need for treatment was ...
Fujii, Akihito   +9 more
core   +1 more source

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