Class II malocclusions are common orthodontic irregularities (they account for 27% of all orthodontic irregularities) and they are considered a major reason for consulting an orthodontist. The positive outcome of Class II malocclusion treatment has some significant advantages: the prevention of traumatic injuries of upper incisors associated with large overjet and hard palate injuries with lowe...

Orthodontic treatment is a topic in dentistry that plays an important role improving facial esthetics, function and stability of good results.Interceptive orthodontic performed infancy or the mixed dentition pe-riod to reduce severity developing malocclusion order minimize need for treatment. Interceptive using functional appliance produce orthopedic, dentoalveolar, andmusculoskeletal changes. ...

the routine treatment for rotated maxillary incisor is a fi xed appliance, but in some instance the use of this method is impossible. in addition, in only limited cases of rotation, removable appliance is applicable. in this study, the use of a semi-removable appliance is presented, which has some benefi ts over the other methods. in this study, the corrections of about 70 -90° rotation of the ...

This case report describes the surgical management of mucosal entrapment a mini-implant-supported molar distalization appliance.A 17-year-old female patient was referred for removal implant-supported pendulum appliance entrapped in palatal mucosa, which is used by Department Orthodontics. The clinical findings suggested that overlying soft tissue non-inflammatory and occurred due to forceful im...

Orthodontic appliances modify the local environment of the oral cavity, increase the accumulation of dental plaque, and affect the condition of the gingiva. The aim of this study is assessment of Brazilian propolis toothpaste's effect on plaque index (PLI) and gingival index (GI) in patients with CL/CLP treated using orthodontic appliances in the 35-day study period. The study population includ...

Background: Malocclusion is dentofacial growth deviation from its normal size and shape, thus causing abnormal occlusion. One of etiology heredity. Removable twin block, a functional appliance that can be used in interceptive orthodontic treatment, to treat Class II malocclusion with large overjet children during skeletal development. Case: An 11-year-old boy came pediatric dental specialist cl...

Although maxillary central incisors impaction is not a high frequent clinical condition, it is responsible for some undesirable aspects of patients smile from esthetic and functional points of view. There are some etiologic factors associated to this dental disturbance but the scientific literature is consensual on determining the importance of the early diagnosis and proper intervention. This ...