The reinforced removable retainer.

The aim of this paper is to present a new type of orthodontic removable retainer, which is of great help to the orthodontist as well as to the patient. The procedures of fabrication are described. The Reinforced Removable Retainer (Triple "R" Retainer) is well tolerated, adaptable, and easy to fit and remove.

Tooth width and arch dimensions in normal and malocclusion samples: an odontometric study.

The purpose of this study was to establish tooth width and arch dimensions in normal and malocclusion samples and to compare tooth width and arch dimensions between males and females in normal and malocclusion samples. A total of 120 pairs of orthodontic study casts were included in the study. An electronic digital caliper was used for the measurements.

Cephalometric soft tissue profile analysis between two different ethnic groups: a comparative study.

The aim of this investigation was to study and compare the cephalometric soft tissue profile analysis between Saudis and Caucasian Americans. The study was carried out using standardized cephalometric radiographs of 56 Saudi subjects (30 males and 26 females) with pleasant and balanced facial profiles, competent lips, normal overjet and overbite, and showing no craniofacial deformities. Subject ages ranged from 22 to 23 years.