Dentofacial Orthopedics

Remodeling the dentofacial skeleton: the biological basis of orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics.

Orthodontic tooth movement is dependent upon the remodeling of the periodontal ligament and alveolar bone by mechanical means. Facial sutures are also fibrous articulations, and by remodeling these joints, one can alter the positional relationships of the bones of the facial skeleton. As might be expected from the structure and mobility of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), this articulation is...

Oral respiration: facial maldevelopment and corrective dentofacial orthopedics.

Dentofacial orthopedics and temporomandibular disorders \(TMD\): primum non nocere

The relations between dentofacial orthopedics and occlusodontics are an on-going subject of interest for practitionersofbothdisciplines.Thenumerous publications, including several previous special issues of the Revue d’ODF/ Journal of Dentofacial Anomalies and Orthodontics, that have been devoted to this topic over the last thirty years bear ample testimony to its importance. Temporomandibular ...

Computerized occlusal analysis in Dentofacial orthopedics: indications and clinical use the T-scan III system

By definition, orthodontists take special care in achieving a high quality occlusion when finishing cases, believing good contacts are essential to maintain dental health, function, and insure stable long-term of results. The T-scan III system provides a real-time digitized analysis of occlusion, in both static and dynamic modes, and records the distribution of occlusal forces within the dental...

An esthetic treatment outcome of orthognathic surgery and dentofacial orthopedics in class II treatment: a cephalometric study.

AIM The main objective of any orthodontic treatment is to achieve well-established stable occlusal relationship with a definite positive change in facial profile. The purpose of this study was to determine, if such a goal is achievable for patients who could be classified as borderline surgical cases without the invasive use of the actual surgery or, with the use of the recently developed and r...