AIM The interception of a Class III malocclusion requires a long-term growth prediction in order to estimate the subject's evolution from the prepubertal phase to adulthood. The aim of this retrospective longitudinal study was to highlight the differences in facial morphology in relation to the direction of mandibular growth in a sample of subjects with Class III skeletal anomalies divided on t...

“Is there a mouthwash or toothpaste that removes this plaque and calculus?” asks the patient undergoing periodontal treatment, particularly one who has not succeeded in removing plaque with a toothbrush and dental floss. In reviewing the literature on this subject it was found that scientists and clinical researchers are making a determined effort to understand plaque, while at the same time te...

BACKGROUND The objectives of this study were to evaluate the rate of canine distalization by segmental alveolar distraction method in first premolar extraction cases, to evaluate the displacement of the canine and first molar teeth, to assess the effects of the procedure on the pulpal vitality of the canines, and to determine the amount of root resorption in retracted canines. MATERIALS & MET...

1899年Angle1)は,第 一大臼歯 を咬合のkey とし,“old glory” の概念をかかげて,華 やか な咬合論を展開した。 さらに,不 正咬合の形態的 特徴 を上下顎歯列弓の前後的位置関係から表現 し た不正咬合の分類法を提唱 し,以 来Angleの 不 正咬合分類法として,矯 正学の分野で汎 く活用さ れ るに至った。 この方法に基い た分類の結果,ClassIが 最も 多 く1000人 中692人,ClassIII42人,そ して上 顎前突の大半 を占めると思われるClassIIは266 人で,26.6%を 占めていたとい う。 これに対 して高橋2)は,前 歯の咬合型から上顎 前突,下 顎前突,犬 歯低位唇側転位の不正咬合分 類法を発表した。この中で上下顎前歯の前後的被 蓋,す なわちoverjetが7,8mm以 上 ある不正 状態を上顎前突 と定義 し,日 本人...

We have evaluated the reinforced laryngeal mask airway (LMA) for use during dento-alveolar surgery in 100 ASA I and II day-case patients allocated randomly to receive either a nasotracheal tube or reinforced LMA. We recorded ease of airway insertion, airway complications, quality of recovery and replies to a 24-h postoperative questionnaire. In addition, a fibreoptic assessment was made of lary...

BACKGROUND Prolidase Deficiency (PD) is a rare hereditary disease consisting in developmental delay, mental retardation, facial dysmorphism, splenomegaly, recurrent pulmonary infections and skin lesions. CASE REPORT The present study reports a case of PD treated in the Paediatric Section of the Department of Dentistry and Surgery at the University of Bari. A special diagnostic and clinical ap...

Dentistry is a noble profession where dentists often manage to bring smiles and create confidence in patients. Nonetheless, as with other medical professionals, too encounter legal suits brought against them by their Legal actions are not new Malaysia, several have been litigated court. The rise professionals including associated the increased awareness of patient’s rights autonomy. can cause r...

Purpose: To evaluate our results in the management of socket contraction.