OBJECTIVES Orthodontic treatment need has often been assessed in child populations, but few studies employing internationally-recognized indices have been conducted in adult or young adult populations. The aim of this study was to determine the orthodontic treatment need of a young adult population in Spain by means of the Dental Aesthetic Index (DAI), the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need (I...

The principal objective for most patients seeking orthodontic services is a detectable improvement in their dentofacial appearance. Orthodontic treatment, in the mind of the patient, is something that makes you look better, feel better about yourself, and perhaps enhances your social possibilities, ie, to find a companion or make a positive impression during a job interview. Orthodontics, as a ...

Introduction: Cone-Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) was introduced in the 90’s and studies have improved its use in dentistry. Objective: The aim of this article was to investigate the influence of three-dimensional (3D) images in orthodontic treatment planning. Methods: Two clinical situations (bone dehiscence and cervical resorption) were described by 3D images. Results: The orthodontic treatm...

background: the success of combined periodontal and orthodontic approach in the treatment of aggressive periodontitis patients with the pathologic extruded anterior teeth is a main concern and stability of the treatment results is an important factor to evaluate the treatment. the present study investigated the periodontal parameters at the end of the orthodontic treatment in patients with the ...

BACKGROUND Managing orthodontic treatment is often very difficult for the orthodontist. Many devices are used during the orthopedic phase of orthodontic treatment, always with different functions. We describe a case of orthodontic management treated with the Equilibrator O.S.A. device (equilibrator designed by Ovidi, Santi, and Aprile for Eptamed SRL; Cesena, Italy; www.eptamed.com ). CASE PR...

Orthodontic pain is the most frequent complaint of the patients undergoing orthodontic therapy and directly influences their compliance during the treatment. The lengthy duration of treatment along with frequent pain due to the orthodontic appliances often leads to patient burn out and has been associated with discontinuation of orthodontic treatment. It is imperative for the clinicians to iden...

Tooth eruption disturbances associated with developmental odontogenic cysts represent a particular challenge in orthodontic treatment. Early diagnosis, crucial for prompt and effective therapy, is possible thorough radiological analysis. Three-dimensional digital images provided by CBCT are indispensable to establish an interdisciplinary orthodontic–surgical treatment plan. The aim of this pape...

The aim of the present study was to compare patient, parent and clinician perceived need for orthodontic treatment in relation to normative orthodontic treatment need as measured by the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need (IOTN). A prospective cross-sectional study was designed to address this aim. The sample comprised 103 patients attending the 'new' patient clinic at the Jordan University Hos...

The aim of this study was to evaluate the need for orthodontic treatment among 10-11- and 14-15-year-old schoolchildren in Lithuania. MATERIAL AND METHODS. A total of 4235 children randomly selected from different socioeconomic backgrounds were examined. The schoolchildren were divided into two age groups: first group, 10-11-year olds (1142 boys, 1180 girls) and second group, 14-15-year olds (9...

OBJECTIVE To identify the prevalence and the severity of malocclusions and to analyze factors associated with the need for orthodontic treatment of Brazilian adolescents. METHODS This exploratory, cross-sectional study was carried out based on secondary data from the national epidemiological survey on oral health in Brazil (2002-2003). Socio-demographic conditions, self-perception, and the ex...