Current therapy in orthodontics (2010)

Interceptive Orthodontics — Current Evidence

Hypodontia Prevalence in Permanent Dentition in Orthodontics Patients in Kerman (2010-2015)

Introduction: Hypodontia is one of the most prevalent craniofacial anomalies worldwide. Malocclusion could be prevented, by early treatment of this anomaly. The aim of the present study was to investigate the prevalence of congenital missing tooth (hypodontia) in patients, referred to Orthodontic Department of Kerman Dental School, as well as other private Dental Care centers. Methods: In this...

Laser Therapy for Soft Tissue Management in Orthodontics

Context: In recent years, lasers have numerous applications in orthodontics as an important field of dentistry. The purpose of this article is to review some of the major applications of laser in the field of soft tissue management in orthodontics. Evidence Acquisition: No single laser wavelength can be used to optimally treat all dental diseases. However, the needs of the orthodontic clinician...

Current Products and Practice Nickel allergy and orthodontics

Index words: Delayed hypersensitivity, nickel allergy, nickeltitanium, nickel-free Address for correspondence: Gerry Rahilly, Orthodontic Department, Leeds Dental Institute, Clarendon Way, Leeds LS2 9LU, UK. Email: [email protected] 172 G. Rahilly and N. Price Features Section JO March 2003 increased by mechanical irritation, skin maceration, or oral mucosal injury, all of which may occ...

Current challenges and opportunities for orthodontics: an optimist's views.

R ecently I was reminded by an esteemed colleague in practice that orthodontics is a mixture of art, science, and business. As he happened to be the father of one of my graduate students, I began to think about his statement, and I wondered just how well we are doing in preparing his son to follow in his footsteps. Orthodontists are a special breed. It is doubtful if any other health profession...