Effect of the Proximity of Roots to the Cortical Plate and Inclination of Incisors on External Apical Root Resorption.

Background: External apical root resorption (EARR) is an unfavorable side effect of orthodontic treatment. Orthodontic treatment of patients with increased crowding could lead to the proclination of incisors and proximity of roots to the cortical plates.

Aims: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of the proximity of the labial and lingual cortical plates and the inclination of incisors on EARR.

Evaluation of Skeletal and Dentoalveolar Changes in Patients With Class II Div 1 Malocclusion Treated With Twin Block Appliance.

Objective The study was focused on evaluating the change in mandibular morphology following the Twin Block appliance therapy and recording its effect on the maxilla and maxillary dentoalveolar complex. Also, the results of the Twin Block appliance between males and females were compared.  Material and methods In this two-armed retrospective cephalometric study, 30 patients (mean age 12 years) treated with Twin Block appliance for the period of 8-12 months were chosen, and their records were obtained to analyze.

Class II Malocclusion Treatment by In-House Fabricated, Customized Fixed Functional Appliance in Growing Child.

Currently, wide arrays of fixed functional appliances are available for the correction of Class II malocclusion. The orthodontist must choose from these appliances depending on the mechanics, efficiency, and cost of the appliance. Fixed functional appliances may reduce the individual visits and hence the cost as compared to the removable appliances.

Morphological Comparison of the Maxillary Arch in Buccal and Palatal Canine Impaction among Asian Population of Gujarati Origin: A Hospital-Based Study.

Aim: To estimate the differences in the maxillary arch morphology in buccal and palatal canine impaction in an Asian population of Gujarati origin. Methodology: An institutional ethics committee’s approval was acquired before the commencement of this study. Sixty subjects were enrolled in the study.

System-Level Variation in Multiple Sclerosis Disease-Modifying Therapy Utilization: Findings From the Multiple Sclerosis Continuous Quality Improvement Research Collaborative.

Background: The Multiple Sclerosis Continuous Quality Improvement (MS-CQI) Collaborative is the first multicenter improvement research collaborative for multiple sclerosis (MS). The main objective of this study is to describe baseline system-level variation in disease-modifying therapy (DMT) utilization across 4 MS centers participating in MS-CQI.

Methods: Electronic health record data from the first year of the 3-year MS-CQI study were analyzed.

Anthropometric and Physiologic Parameters in Cleft Neonates: A Hospital-Based Study.

The oro-facial morphology is greatly affected in neonates with a cleft lip and palate. The initial evaluation of neonate's body and maxillary arch dimensions is important for treatment planning and predicting growth in cleft patients. The objective of this study was comparative evaluation of the anthropometric and physiologic parameters of cleft and non-cleft neonates in a hospital-based set up.

System-Level Variation in Multiple Sclerosis Care Outcomes: Initial Findings from the Multiple Sclerosis Continuous Quality Improvement Research Collaborative.

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a "3C" (complex, chronic, costly) condition that is a common and disabling neurological illness affecting approximately 1 million adults in the United States. MS has been studied at the basic science, individual, and population levels, but not at the system level to assess small-area variation effects on MS population health outcomes. System-level effects have been observed in other 3C conditions including cystic fibrosis, rheumatoid arthritis, and inflammatory bowel disease.

Class III Malocclusion Treated by Combined Orthodontic and Orthognathic Approach Along with Growth Prediction: A Case Report.

To devise a comprehensive treatment strategy for patients with Class III malocclusion, it is critical to address etiology in the process of differential diagnosis. Growth prediction has always been a part of the deduction science. It is important not only in treatment planning and treatment provision, but it is equally important in the evaluation of prognosis during retention and after retention.

Treatment of Class II Malocclusion and Impacted Canines with Two-phase Orthodontic Treatment.

Twin Block appliance has been widely used for the treatment of Class II malocclusions in growing subjects, due to its versatility and its highly compliance nature. There are certain clinical indications where functional appliances can be used successfully in Class II malocclusion as in a growing patient. In using these appliances, the main concern is compliance of patients.

Evaluation of skeletal maturation using mandibular third molar development in Indian adolescents.

Objective: This study was done with the following objectives: to estimate dental maturity using the Demirjian Index (DI) for the mandibular third molar; to investigate the relationship between dental maturity and skeletal maturity among growing patients; to evaluate the use of the mandibular third molar as an adjunctive tool for adolescent growth assessment in combination with the cervical vertebrae; to evaluate the clinical value of the third molar as a growth evaluation index.

Materials And Methods: Samples were derived from panoramic radiographs and lateral cephalograms of 615 subjects (300 males and 315 females) of ages ranging 9-18 years, and estimates of dental maturity (DI) and skeletal maturity [cervical vertebrae maturation indicators (CVMI)] were made.

Results: A highly significant association (r = 0.

Evaluation of arch width among Class I normal occlusion, Class II Division 1, Class II Division 2, and Class III malocclusion in Indian population.

Objective: To test the hypothesis that there is no difference between Class I (CI) normal occlusion, Class II division 1 (CIId1) and CII division 2 (CIId2), and Class III (CIII) malocclusion with respect to arch widths, width of the maxillary and mandibular arches, gender dimorphism within groups, and gender comparisons.

Materials And Methods: Samples of 40 CI subjects, 40 CIId1 subjects, 40 CIId2 subjects, and 34 CIII subjects were studied. All subjects were Indians with no history of orthodontic treatment.

Cephalometric study to test the reliability of anteroposterior skeletal discrepancy indicators using the twin block appliance.

Background: The objectives of this study were to check the reliability of the five angular and two linear parameters for sagittal maxillo-mandibular discrepancy and to compare and correlate angular parameters with the ANB angle, and the linear parameter with Wits analysis.

Methods: The pre-treatment and post-functional lateral cephalograms of 25 subjects (17 males, 8 females) with class II division 1 malocclusion treated with twin block functional appliance were selected. Five angular (ANB, β angle, APDI, YEN angle, W angle) and two linear (Wits analysis, App-Bpp) parameters were traced on both sets of cephalograms.