Treatment decision analysis for palatally-displaced canines based on orthodontists' opinion and CBCT.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to assess difficulty of treatment of palatally-displaced canines (PDC) according to experts' opinion using CBCT data and to determine a cut-off point for extraction versus forced eruption.

Subjects And Methods: Seven CBCT variables of thirty PDC cases were measured with Dolphin 3D software. In addition to measurements of each case, nine 3D and 2D views were prepared on one page and uploaded on the website (canineimpaction.

Efficacy of a Newly Designed Cephalometric Analysis Software for McNamara Analysis in Comparison with Dolphin Software.

Objectives: Cephalometric norms of McNamara analysis have been studied in various populations due to their optimal efficiency. Dolphin cephalometric software greatly enhances the conduction of this analysis for orthodontic measurements. However, Dolphin is very expensive and cannot be afforded by many clinicians in developing countries.

Color Stability of Enamel following Different Acid Etching and Color Exposure Times.

Background and aims. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of different etching times on enamel color stability after immediate versus delayed exposure to colored artificial saliva (CAS). Materials and methods.

Clinical Evaluation of Etched Enamel Discoloration following Immediate and Delayed Exposure to Colored Agents.

Introduction. The aim was to evaluate etched enamel discoloration following immediate and delayed exposure to colored agents. Method & Material.

The efficacy of Er,Cr:YSGG laser in reconditioning of metallic orthodontic brackets.

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the efficiency of erbium, chromium: yttrium-scandium-gallium-garnet (Er,Cr:YSGG) laser in removing adhesive from bracket bases, and its influence on shear bond strength (SBS) of orthodontic brackets, compared to several other recycling methods.

Background Data: Reconditioning the dislodged attachments is frequently required in orthodontic practice to reduce treatment costs.

Materials And Methods: Seventy-five premolar teeth were selected and divided into five groups.

Progesterone effects on experimental tooth movement in rabbits.

The effect of progesterone on tooth movement was evaluated for nine weeks. Twenty-four rabbits were assigned into three groups of long-term, short-term and no progesterone injection. Orthodontic force was applied to incisors for three weeks.

Evaluation of the Divine Proportion in the facial profile of young females.

Background: Beauty is the phenomenon of experiencing pleasure, through the perception of balance. According to some authors, attractive faces have ideal proportions that are related to the Divine Proportion (1.618:1).

Forced eruption of adjoining maxillary premolars using a removable orthodontic appliance: a case report.

Forced eruption can be performed in teeth with caries, fracture, resorption or perforation in the cervical third of the root or isolated teeth with one- or two-walled vertical periodontal defects. The purpose of this case report is to introduce an innovative orthodontic appliance which enables forced eruption. This appliance is easy to fabricate, cost-effective and very effective in forced eruption of non-restorable teeth.