What are the intra-arch risk factors for palatally displaced maxillary canine? - Results of a case-control study.

Introduction: This study aimed to identify the intra-arch risk factors for palatally displaced canine by comparing the maxillary transverse dimensions, palatal depth (PD), and arch length (AL) of the subjects with and without impacted canine using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT).

Methods: In this prospective case-control study, 79 CBCT images of gender- and skeletal feature-matched subjects (25 cases and 54 controls) were compared. Based on the CBCT images, maxillary transverse widths at four levels (molar basal, molar alveolar, premolar basal, and premolar alveolar), maxillary PD, and maxillary AL were measured.

Maxillary Incisor Intrusion Using Two Conventional Intrusion Arches and Mini Implants: A Prospective Study.

Aim And Objective: This study aimed to compare cephalometrically the rate of maxillary incisor intrusion using mini implants, Connecticut intrusion arches, and segmental intrusion arches.

Materials And Methods: Thirty-two adult patients with deep bite were divided into three groups: 10 patients in mini implant and Connecticut intrusion arch group each and 12 patients in segmental intrusion arch group. Bilateral mini implants were used for intrusion in Group 1.

What has changed in orthodontic patient care between the two surges of the COVID-19 pandemic? A thematic analysis.

Background And Aim: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has brought new challenges to every specialty and orthodontics is no exception. Currently, there seems no way other than to mitigate the risk and proceed with routine orthodontic treatment. The aim of the present study was to conduct a qualitative inquiry into the coping strategies, perceptions and anticipations of orthodontic patients and the challenges faced by orthodontists.

Is Psychosocial Impact of Dental Aesthetics Questionnaire (PIDAQ) Valid for the Indian Population?-A Psychometric Study.

Objectives: A culturally adapted and validated Oral Health-Related Quality of Life (OHRQoL) inventory helps to reliably compare patient perceptions among different populations. The Psychosocial Impact of Dental Aesthetics Questionnaire (PIDAQ) evaluates the impact of dental aesthetics on OHRQoL. This study aimed to develop a regional version of PIDAQ (PIDAQ) for the Indian population and to assess differences in perceptions due to malocclusion in different population groups.

Is There a Need to Increase Palatal Root Torque of Upper Incisors in Lingual Appliance? A Finite Element Analysis.

Objectives: To understand the effect of the biomechanical differences by assessing pre and post retraction torque, amount of retraction and arch width changes in both techniques.

Methodology: A three-dimensional geometric model of maxilla with all upper teeth except first premolar was generated based on computed tomography radiograph of a dry skull using the computer program Hypermesh. 13.

Ready to Use Norms for Arnett Bergman Soft-Tissue Cephalometric Analysis for South Indian Population.

Context: Variability of the soft-tissue drape in humans has complicated the accuracy of evaluating soft tissue profiles in diagnosis and treatment planning.

Aims: The objective of the present study is to establish soft-tissue cephalometric norms for South Indian population using Arnett Bergman Soft tissue analysis.

Settings And Design: This study was conducted at the Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics.