Evaluation of skeletal and dentoalveolar dimensions in patients with maxillary unilateral impacted canine: a cone beam computed tomographic study.

Objective: To assess the skeletal and dentoalveolar dimensions of subjects with the unilateral maxillary-impacted canine and compare it with the non-impacted side using cone beam computed tomography (CBCT).

Methods: A split-mouth study that included 26 CBCTs (52 sides) with unilateral impacted canine was designed. The parameters analyzed were alveolar height; bucco palatal width at 2 mm, 6 mm, and 10 mm from alveolar crest; premolar width; lateral angulation of incisors; root length of lateral incisors; and crown-root angulation of lateral incisors.

Mini-implant and Modified Nance Button Assisted Alignment of a Horizontally Impacted Maxillary Canine - A Case Report.

Orthodontic alignment of a horizontally impacted canine placed high and deep in the maxilla represents a challenging clinical scenario. This article describes a case report of a 16-year-old postpubertal male patient who was concerned about an unesthetic smile. The clinical and radiographic investigations revealed that the patient had retained deciduous canines and bilaterally impacted maxillary canines.

Evaluation of Root Resorption, Tooth Inclination and Changes in Supporting Bone in Class II Malocclusion Patients Treated with Forsus Appliance.

Objective: The aim of our study was to evaluate apical root resorption and changes in tooth inclinations, marginal bone height, and labio-lingual bone thickness at the mid-root and apical level in mandibular anterior teeth during the Forsus treatment using cone beam computed tomography (CBCT).

Methods: CBCT scans of 16 subjects (8 males and 8 females) with Class II malocclusion (age group: 13-29 years) taken before and 6 months after the Forsus treatment were evaluated for apical root resorption, tooth inclination, marginal bone height, and thickness of bone at the mid-root and apical level in mandibular anterior teeth.

Results: There was statistically significant root resorption of central incisors (0.

Anchorage Reinforcement Post Molar Distalization.

After distalization of maxillary molars, retaining it in the new position is of utmost importance. There are various methods available to avoid taxing freshly distilized molars. We have discussed various methods to reinforce anchorage post-molar ditalization.

Quick and easy placement of coil spring.

A tooth displaced palatally in an arch often demands placement of an open coil spring for gaining space. Ligation of an archwire with compressed coil spring is a cumbersome process. We have made use of 0.

Quick and Easy Placement of Coil Spring.

A tooth displaced palatally in an arch often demands placement of an open coil spring for gaining space. Ligation of an archwire with compressed coil spring is a cumbersome process. We have made use of 0.

Rapid canine retraction with periodontal distraction in Class II division 1 malocclusion: a case report.

This case report describes the treatment of an 18-year-old post-pubertal male patient with a class II division 1 malocclusion. Rapid canine retraction was planned after extraction of first premolars in maxillary arch 7 mm of canine retraction was achieved in 19 days with customized periodontal distractor with minimal change (10 degrees) in canine inclination. The maxillary molars were able to withstand the retraction forces with minimal vertical anchor loss (0.

Stainless hooks to bond lower lingual retainer.

We introduced a simple and economical technique for precise placement of lower lingual retainers. Two stainless steel hooks made of 0.6mm wire are placed interdentally in the embrasure area between canine and lateral incisor bilaterally to lock the retainer wire in the correct position.

The ideal smile and its orthodontic implications.

Aim: To determine the parameters for an ideal smile.

Methods: Ten laypersons classified frontal photographs of 62 smiling individuals between 18 and 25 years of age into five categories: 1, poor; 2, fair; 3, good; 4, very good; and 5, excellent. The scores obtained for each smile were averaged.

Evaluation of Moyers mixed dentition analysis in school children.

Background And Objective: The purpose of this study is to test the reliability of Moyers mixed dentition analysis in school children.

Materials And Methods: A study was conducted on a sample of 150 school children within the age group of 13 to 16 years old who had all permanent teeth that were fully erupted. Dental impressions were taken with alginate impression material and immediately poured with dental stone.