Globe-shaped central incisors in a patient with otodental syndrome.

Hearing impairments and dental anomalies are found in many genetic syndromes. Otodental syndrome is a rare combination of hearing loss and the presence of a pathognomonic dental phenotype known as globodontia, in which the tooth exhibits an abnormal globe shape. There is no histologic evidence of structural anomalies in the enamel, dentin, or pulp.

Assessment of the mandibular buccal shelf for orthodontic anchorage: Influence of side, gender and skeletal patterns.

Objectives: To evaluate bone height and thickness in the mandibular buccal shelf region and to compare differences between anatomical sites according to gender, side and vertical and sagittal skeletal patterns.

Settings And Sample Population: Multislice computed tomography (MSCT) images of 94 subjects (51 females and 43 males) were previously obtained as part of preoperative planning for orthognathic surgery.

Methods: Measurements were performed in three different regions of the mandibular buccal shelf: mesially, towards the central groove and distally to the second molars.

Esthetic perception of orthodontic appliances by Brazilian children and adolescents.

Objective:: The objective of this present study was to understand how children and adolescents perceive esthetic attractiveness of a variety of orthodontic appliances. It also analyzed preferences according to patients' age, sex and socioeconomic status.

Methods:: A photograph album consisting of eight photographs of different orthodontic appliances and clear tray aligners placed in a consenting adult with pleasing smile was used.