Guided tissue regeneration and orthodontic movement for the treatment of pathological migration in esthetic zone.

Pathological migration is one of the chief complaints of patients-seeking dental treatment. It results in difficulty in mastication, speech, poor esthetic appearance, and decreased self-confidence. The prevalence ranges from 21.

Reliability of salivary biomarkers as skeletal maturity indicators: A systematic review.

Objective: To assess the reliability of different salivary biomarkers as skeletal maturity indicators when compared with other methods of skeletal maturity assessment.

Methods: A comprehensive search was conducted on three electronic databases: PUBMED, Google scholar and Cochrane library for the articles published from 2000 to July 2021. Assessment of skeletal age on the basis of levels of different salivary biomarkers at different pubertal stages was considered as the primary outcome.

Impact of micro-osteoperforations on root resorption and alveolar bone in en-masse retraction in young adults: A CBCT randomized controlled clinical trial.

Background: Micro-osteoperforations (MOPs) as a surgical technique is increasingly being used as a method to enhance orthodontic tooth movement. However, its iatrogenic effects on root and alveolar bone morphology have been less studied.

Objective: This parallel-groups single-centered trial aimed to assess the impact of micro-osteoperforations (MOPs) on orthodontically induced inflammatory root resorption (OIIRR) and alveolar bone during en-masse retraction stage of maxillary and mandibular anterior teeth.

Correlation of twin-block appliance efficacy and wear duration as assessed with a compliance indicator.

Background: The aim of this study was to investigate the association between objective wear time and treatment efficacy of a twin block (TB) appliance.

Methods: A TB appliance incorporating a compliance indicator was delivered to 44 children in the age group of 11-14 years (25 boys and 19 girls). Participants were instructed to wear the appliance full time and were recalled at 3-4- week intervals.

A randomized clinical trial to assess the sagittal effects of Transforce transverse appliance (TTA) and NiTi palatal expander (NPE) on skeletal class II malocclusion in growing patients during retention phase - A cephalometric study using a historical control group.

Objectives: To evaluate and compare the skeletal changes during the retention period after expansion with "Transforce Transverse lingual or palatal Appliance®" (TTA) and "NiTi Palatal Expander®" (NPE) in growing subjects with class II division 1 malocclusion and to compare these changes with a matched historical control.

Subjects And Methods: A unicentric two arm, parallel randomized clinical trial with additional historical control group was conducted over a period of six years. The subjects in the age group of 9-13 years were screened and recruited as they reported.

Effectiveness of reverse twin block with lip pads-RME and face mask with RME in the early treatment of class III malocclusion.

Background: The use of face mask for early treatment of class III malocclusion has proven to be successful, but its compliance and related dental side effects have always been a problem. To overcome this, a new approach has been suggested. The purpose of the present study was to compare the effectiveness of reverse twin block with lip pads and fixed rapid maxillary expansion (RTBLP-RME) appliance and face mask with RME (FM-RME) appliance for early treatment of class III malocclusion.

Early correction of unilateral scissor bite using transforce appliance and modified twin block appliance.

Early treatment of scissor bite has been advocated mainly to prevent function jaw shift that can eventually lead to permanent skeletal asymmetry and temporomandibular joint pathosis. Although unilateral scissor bite is more common, most of the times, bilateral mandibular expansion is indicated. Lingual transforce appliance can be useful in such cases.

Three-dimensional upper airway changes with mandibular advancement device in patients with obstructive sleep apnea.

Introduction: A mandibular advancement device effectively increases upper airway size in patients with obstructive sleep apnea. Three-dimensional volumetric upper airway changes, exact amounts of change in obstructed upper airways (smallest cross-sectional area), and anteroposterior and transverse changes with mandibular advancement devices are not clear.

Methods: Thirty-seven patients with obstructive sleep apnea diagnosed with polysomnography were evaluated with the subjective Epworth sleepiness scale, percentage of oxygen saturation, and cone-beam computed tomography.

Comparison of temporomandibular joint changes in Twin Block and Bionator appliance therapy: a magnetic resonance imaging study.

Background: The objective of the present study was to evaluate and compare temporomandibular joint changes especially disk-condyle-fossa relationship following functional treatment of skeletal class II division 1 malocclusion using Twin Block and Bionator appliances.

Methods: The total sample consisted of 30 subjects (13 males and 17 females) with class II division 1 malocclusion having mandibular retrognathism, in the age group of 9 to 14 years. Two treatment groups, i.

Comparison of sagittal anchorage conservation of mini-implants and modified Nance palatal buttons.

Objective: To compare the anchorage potential of mini-implants with modified Nance palatal buttons during simultaneous first and second maxillary molar distalization.

Methods: Mini-implants (1.4 x 10 mm) placed to obtain indirect anchorage for maxillary molar distalization using a superelastic Ni-Ti open coil spring were compared with anchorage derived from a modified Nance palatal button incorporated in a distal jet appliance.

Spring-loaded bite-blocks for early correction of skeletal open bite associated with thumb sucking.

Skeletal open-bite malocclusion is frequently discussed in orthodontics. Diagnosis, treatment, and retention can be difficult because this malocclusion has numerous correlated etiologic factors. The earlier this malocclusion is corrected, the better the prognosis will be, especially when the problem is skeletal.

Distalization of molars using two stage mini-implants -- a case report.

This article describes a two stage mini-implant approach to distalize the maxillary molars and then retract the anterior teeth into class I, providing a non-compliant, non-extraction treatment.

A new approach of assessing sagittal dysplasia: the W angle.

In orthodontic diagnosis and treatment planning, an accurate antero-posterior measurement of jaw relationships is critically important. Previously described angular and linear measurements can be inaccurate because of their dependency on various factors. The purpose of this study was to introduce a new cephalometric measurement, named the W angle, to assess the sagittal relationship between maxilla and mandible with accuracy and reproducibility.

Accidental ingestion of a fractured Twin-block appliance.

Orthodontic appliances that become dislodged can cause problems in the airway or the gastrointestinal tract. Accidental ingestion of an appliance during a chair-side procedure or because of inadequate retention of the appliance can create a medical emergency with potentially serious complications, including death from aspiration of the foreign body. This article reports the accidental ingestion of a fractured Twin-block appliance.

Stress distribution analysis during an intermaxillary dysjunction: A 3-D FEM study of an adult human skull.

Background: With the increased interest in adult orthodontics, maxillary width problems in the nongrowing patients have been encountered with greater frequency. In view of the negative outlook for successful nonsurgical palatal expansion in adult patients it seemed appropriate to evaluate the biomechanical effects of nonsurgical rapid maxillary expansion (RME) in adults using the finite element method (FEM).

Objectives: To evaluate the biomechanical effects of RME on the craniofacial complex as applied to three-dimensional (3D) model of an adult human skull using the finite element method.