INTRODUCTION Maxillary canine-first premolar transposition (Mx.C.P1) is an uncommon dental positional anomaly that may create many orthodontic problems from both esthetic and functional points of view. OBJECTIVE In this report we show the orthodontic management of a case of Mx.C.P1 associated with bilateral maxillary lateral incisor agenesis and unilateral mandibular second premolar agenesis ...

background and aims: one of the main goals of standard orthodontic treatment is having the roots of teeth adjacent to extraction sites parallel to each other. the purpose of this study was to compare standard edgewise and preadjusted straight wire (mbt) methods in achieving this goal. materials and methods: for comparing root parallelism, 228 maxillary quadrants and 225 mandibular quadrants of ...

This article reviews the literature on orthodontic treatment involving extraction of first molars and highlights many of the clinical considerations when treating such cases. Case reports illustrate the potential problems and indicate some solutions.

Innovations in material science and clinical techniques have expanded the number of treatment options available for nonvital anterior teeth. These options include the use of composite to fill the access opening with no additional treatment, crown placement, orthodontic extrusion, crown lengthening with or without orthodontic extrusion, dowel restorations with crown placement, and fixed bridge o...

Self-ligating braces offer shorter orthodontic treatment, more comfortable follow-up and less chair time. Passive are preferred in self-ligating systems as they cause friction. Damon system is also one of the most popular passive braces. In addition to protrusion incisors, it important advantages this bracket that provides expansion dental arches. The purpose these case reports present treatmen...

Editorial Young patients referred for orthodontic treatment often suffer from plaque related gingivitis. Many dentists are reluctant to refer adult patients for orthodontic treatment if they have suffered, or are suffering from, obvious signs of periodontal disease such as chronic periodontitis. Most humans suffer from periodontal disease at some time in their lives. The severity of the disease...