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.

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.

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.

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.

Evaluation of relationship between cranial base angle and maxillofacial morphology in Indian population: A cephalometric study.

Objective: To investigate the role played by the cranial base flexure in influencing the sagittal and vertical position of the jaws in Indian population.

Materials And Methods: Lateral cephalograms of 108 subjects were divided into three categories (Group A: NSAr > 125°, Group B: NSAr-120°-125°, Group C: NSAr < 120°) according to value of NSAr. Measurement of eight angular (SNA, SNB, NPg-FH, ANB, NAPg, SN-GoGn, Y-Axis, ArGo-SN) and seven linear (N-S, S-Ar, Ar-N, Ar-Pt A, Ar-Gn, Wits appraisal, N- Pt A) variables were taken.

Correction of severe class II skeletal discrepancy with fixed twin block and high pull headgear--a case report.

This case report describes the management of a girl with a severe Class II skeletal discrepancy, Class II molar and canine relationship, a large overjet, an impinging overbite and a steep mandibular plane angle. Seemingly a surgical case, but as the patient was in CVMI stage 4, the treatment was initiated with a fixed twin block extending up to the maxillary second molars along with high pull headgear for the vertical control. This promoted the growth of the mandible, restrained maxilla in anteroposterior and vertical directions, combined with the fixed appliances for the aligning and levelling of the dentition improved the soft tissue profile.

Prevalence, severity and related factors of dental caries in school going children of vadodara city - an epidemiological study.

Objective: Among dental diseases, dental caries is an important dental public health problem in India which is irreversible in nature, and is predominantly a disease of childhood. Till date no study has been carried out in Vadodara. As baseline data of caries is required to improve oral health of children, the present study was undertaken to determine the pattern of dental caries in school children of Vadodara city in the mixed dentition period considering age, sex and dietary patterns.