Distal displacement of the tooth germ mandibular second premolar (MnP2) leads to its impaction and obturation eruption path first molar delaying eruption. The present case report describes treatment 2 cases guidance for distally displaced developing MnP2 that caused delayed molar. Intentional extraction primary predecessor results in mesial shift MnP2. However, unfavorable distal ectopic after ...

INTRODUCTION The purpose of this study was to compare the frictional force (FF) generated by various combinations of self-ligating bracket (SLB) types, archwire sizes, and alloy types, and the amount of displacement during the initial leveling phase of orthodontic treatment, by using a custom-designed typodont system. METHODS Two passive SLBs (Damon 2 [D2] and Damon 3 [D3]), and 3 active SLBs...

Objectives: Injury of lingual nerve is a rare complication general anesthesia. The causes injury following anesthesia are multifactorial; possible mechanisms may include difficult laryngoscopy, prolonged anterior mandibular displacement, improper placement the oropharyngeal airway, macroglossia and tongue compression. Case Report: A case atypical neuralgia that was associated with orotracheal i...

Temporomandibular joint derangement is a common disorder of the stomatognathic system. One type of these disorders is disc displacement without reduction with limited mouth opening, characterized by pain in affected TMJ and a decreased range of mouth opening. The natural course of closed lock is self-limiting. However, if there is no significant improvement after 12 weeks of following natural c...

OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to evaluate displacement of the mandibular condyle after orthognathic surgery using a condylar-repositioning device. METHODS The patient group comprised 20 adults who underwent bimaxillary surgery between August 2008 and July 2011. The degree of condylar displacement was measured by pre- and postoperative tomographic analysis using centric relation bite...

Tooth impaction is defined as any tooth that fails to erupt into a normal functional position and remains unerupted beyond the time at which it should normally erupt. Reports of impaction and eruption failure in primary teeth are relatively rare compared to permanent teeth. We report 2 rare cases where the second premolar was located on the occlusal side of the impacted mandibular second primar...

A mandibular bilateral distal-extension base removable partial denture was lifted from a model under standardized conditions. The amount of denture base displacement under various loads and the forces of removal were measured electronically. The framework was constructed to allow repeated changes in the type of clasp, location of indirect retainer, and position of the rest seat on the terminal ...

STUDY OBJECTIVES The purposes of this study were to assess the relationship between different increments of mandibular protrusion and a reduction of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) severity and to use magnetic resonance imaging to assess temporomandibular joint (TMJ) morphology and condyle position after the insertion of an oral appliance (OA). DESIGN Six mild to moderate OSA patients were trea...