Deciphering the Mutilation: Skillful Orthodontic Treatment Using Temporary Anchorage Devices and Asymmetric Extractions for a Patient With a Knife-Edge Ridge.

One of the biggest challenges in orthodontic management of adult patients is the presence of mutilated dentition, which is characterized by severe tooth loss and subsequent tipping of adjacent teeth or extruding of antagonists, worsening the malocclusion. As they offer a solid anchor for intricate tooth movement, temporary anchorage devices (TADs) have proven invaluable to orthodontic treatment. In this case study, we highlight the importance of TADs in getting the best possible treatment outcomes while describing the effective management of a patient with mutilated dentition.

Comparative evaluation of duration of extraction space closure and degree of root resorption with conventional and self-Ligation brackets.

Introduction: Determination of difference between conventional and passive self-ligating brackets (SLBs) in respect of extraction space closure, patient perception and root resorption.

Material And Methods: Eighty patients were divided into four groups of 20 each with age-sex-matched control using a simple randomisation technique and allocation concealment with a closed opaque envelope method. Group 1 consisted of conventional brackets with Connecticut New Archwire (CNA) wire mushroom loop, group 2 consisted of conventional brackets with TAD (AbsoAnchor, Korea) supported retraction, group 3 consisted of passive SLB with CNA archwires (Libral Traders, India) mushroom loop and group 4 consisted of passive SLB brackets with TAD (AbsoAnchor, Korea) supported retraction.

Modified Interim Mandibular Advancement (MIMA) Appliance for Symptomatic Correction of Obstructive Sleep Apnea.

Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a chronic, progressive, multifactorial, life-threatening disorder that causes significant impact on patient's life. Patients with OSA [Apnea/Hypopnea Index (AHI)>30] who cannot tolerate Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) therapy or are not surgical candidates may benefit from oral appliances. This paper describes interim appliance devised from existing Hawley's retainer in patients with OSA.

An Approach with Hybrid Segmental Mechanics.

Present case report provides an insight into the hybrid segmental mechanics with treatment of 13-year-old male, considering the side effects of sole continuous arch wire sliding mechanics. Patient was diagnosed as a case of skeletal class I jaw relationship, low mandibular plane angle, class II molar relation on right and class I molar relation on left side, anterior cross bite, crowding of 12mm in upper, 5mm in lower arch. He also had proclined upper and lower anteriors by 2mm, convex profile and incompetent lips.