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Changes in the Pterygopalatine and Midpalatal Sutures After Rapid Palatal Expansion With Tooth‐Bone‐Borne (MARPE) and Tooth‐Borne (Hyrax) Appliances

Orthodontics &Craniofacial Research, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective This retrospective cohort study aimed to compare the effects of tooth‐bone‐borne mini‐implant‐assisted rapid palatal expansion (MARPE) and tooth‐borne (Hyrax) rapid palatal expansion (RPE) techniques on the pterygopalatine suture (PPS) and the opening pattern of the midpalatal suture (MPS).
Maria Antônia Netto Barbosa, Luciana Quintanilha Pires Fernandes, Giselle Naback Lemes Vilani, Jonas Capelli Júnior   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Prefabricated direct composite veneer: with and without teeth preparation

International Journal of Endorsing Health Science Research, 2018
Background: Componeer (prefabricated direct composite veneer) is a nano-hybrid composite enamel veneer that combines the advantages of both, placing a direct composite resin and those of a prefabricated laminate veneer manufactured in a laboratory.
Azam Muhammad Aliuddin, Jabeen Zafar Ali, Abubakar Shiekh, Saqib Rashid   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Three‐Dimensional Effects of Two Minimally Invasive Surgically Assisted Rapid Palatal Expansion Techniques

Orthodontics &Craniofacial Research, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective This study evaluated, in three dimensions, the skeletal effects of two minimally invasive bone‐anchored techniques for surgically assisted palatal expansion, with and without pterygomaxillary disjunction (PD) and nasal septum disinsertion (NSD). Materials and Methods Thirty‐nine patients were retrospectively selected from two centres
Bibiana Mello da Rosa, Orion Luiz Haas Jr., Rubens Martins Bastos, Rogério Belle de Oliveira, Federico Hernández‐Alfaro, Adaia Valls‐Ontañón, Luciane Macedo de Menezes   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Does the maxillary midline diastema close after frenectomy?

, 2014
OBJECTIVE To analyze the closure, persistence or reopening of the maxillary midline diastema after frenectomy in patients with and without subsequent orthodontic treatment. METHOD AND MATERIALS All patients undergoing frenectomy with a CO2 laser
Heinzmann, Annik Emily, Heinzmann, Annik-Emily, Grossen, Johannes, Sculean, Anton, Suter, Valerie G A, Suter, Valérie, Bornstein, Michael M., Bornstein, Michael   +7 more
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The Person Behind the Smile: A Review of Patient‐Centred Orthodontic Care and a Pragmatic Framework

Orthodontics &Craniofacial Research, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Contemporary orthodontics is experiencing rapid technological advancement, yet its impact on outcomes that matter most to patients remains uncertain. Although patient‐centred care has been widely advocated, a clear and teachable framework to support its consistent application across the orthodontic treatment journey is still lacking.
Mauro Farella
wiley   +1 more source

Periodontal considerations during orthodontic intrusion and extrusion in healthy and reduced periodontium

Periodontology 2000, EarlyView.
Abstract In patients with advanced periodontal disease, pathological tooth migration may occur, which may require subsequent orthodontic treatment for both aesthetic and functional purposes. When planning orthodontic treatment mechanics, intrusive or extrusive forces are frequently indicated.
Gregory S. Antonarakis, Alkisti Zekeridou, Stavros Kiliaridis, Catherine Giannopoulou   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Synergistic Approach to Diastema Closure using Frenectomy and Restorative Procedures: A Case Report [PDF]

Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
Midline diastema, the space between maxillary central incisors, is a common aesthetic concern with multifactorial aetiology. A 24-year-old female presented with a midline diastema caused by a high papillary frenum, contributing to multifactorial ...
Varshini Raman, Deepak Moses Ravindran, Divya kumar, Lekha Ashokumar, SK Balaji   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Orthodontic management of uneven gingival margins in patients with healthy or reduced periodontium to improve smile aesthetics

Periodontology 2000, EarlyView.
Abstract Uneven gingival margins may cause visible asymmetries during smiling and may reflect alterations in the tooth shape and morphology, particularly in cases requiring restorative procedures. Despite being perceived as a minor health condition, presence of uneven gingival margins usually impacts the smile aesthetics and could affect the individual'
Conchita Martin, Spyridon N. Papageorgiou, Oscar Gonzalez‐Martin, Mariano Sanz   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Attractiveness and determinants of maxillary midline diastemas in a West African smile

BDJ Open
Introduction This cross-sectional study examines whether the assumption that diastemas of 1 mm or greater are un-attractive is true in a Black West-African population, and identifies the determinants of attractiveness.
Sefaakor Ahiaku, Brian J. Millar, Michael Cronin   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Orthodontic treatment in periodontitis patients

Periodontology 2000, EarlyView.
Abstract This paper examines the complex interplay between orthodontic intervention and periodontal conditions in individuals with periodontitis. It outlines diagnostic and treatment approaches for adolescents and adults, considering their distinct periodontal, dental, and behavioral needs.
Tali Chackartchi, David Polak, Ayala Stabholz, Stela Chaushu   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source