A novel method for the treatment of Class II malocclusion.

Growth modification is a feasible approach for the treatment of skeletal Class II malocclusion. A positive association was found between the lateral functional shift of the mandible due to occlusal prematurities and skeletal changes. This finding is reminiscent of an equivalent anteroposterior skeletal effect of the anterior functional shift of the mandible.

An in vitro study of the effect of Pro Seal varnish on the shear bond strength of orthodontic brackets.

Aim: To compare the effect on the shear bond strength of orthodontic brackets when applying Pro Seal light-cure varnish to the enamel surface either before or after the application of sealant.

Methods: Sixty noncarious premolars were randomly divided into 3 equal groups. In groups I and 2, Pro Seal, a fluoride-releasing light-cure varnish, was applied to the enamel surface before or after, respectively, the sealant provided with the adhesive, while group 3 (control) was bonded regularly using only the sealant supplied with the adhesive.

Occlusal splint therapy and magnetic resonance imaging.

Aims: To investigate the efficacy of the anterior repositioning splint and the canine-protected splint in relieving the signs and symptoms of anterior disc displacement with reduction, and to evaluate the effects of both splints on disc position using a standardized magnetic resonance imaging measurement technique.

Material And Methods: A sample of 18 adult subjects was studied. The joint disorder was dually diagnosed via pretreatment clinical examination and magnetic resonance imaging.

New technique for creating permanent experimental alveolar clefts in a rabbit model.

Alveolar bone grafting is an adjunctive procedure that has become increasingly popular in the rehabilitation of patients with cleft lip and palate. A histologic basis of the performance of bone grafts is required to evaluate properly different grafting materials. This, however, cannot be provided by clinical studies on humans.