The fixed or removable orthodontic appliances mostly use intrinsic force to move teeth. is exerted by the appliance and dissipated against teeth supporting structures. skeletal Class II correctors evolved from various modifications of original activator. These reposition mandible in downward forward direction, activating attached associated muscle. resultant thus created transmitted not only bu...

The aim of this study was to compare the ability of 46 isolates of Candida albicans to produce mycelial form with oral source in three groups of individuals including, removable appliance wearers, non-wearers and oral medicine patients. Saliva samples were obtained from all subjects along with a foam imprint from the fitting surface of the upper removable appliance in the case of patients. Colo...

A dynamic smile is desirable at all age groups and orthodontists are smile architects. To construct a beautiful smile the various macro esthetic and micro esthetic factors must be kept in mind. Frontal esthetics is very crucial and poor frontal esthetics can be very bothering for the patient. In this article we are presenting a case report on how a simple removable appliance addressed the chief...

Traumatized anterior teeth with subgingival fractures of the crown and root can be restored successfully after orthodontic extrusion. A technique is described which involves the use of a localized fixed appliance made of rectangular wire. The appliance is fabricated in the laboratory prior to bonding to the teeth with composite resin. The simple design of the appliance makes it easy to manage a...

The aim of this case study was to report a potentially convenient approach instead of a conventional orthodontic procedure for correcting severe rotation of anterior tooth of an 11-year-old Indian boy, with a mixed dentition class I malocclusion. The child reported seeking treatment for severely rotated upper right central incisor with mesiodens and a single tooth crossbite. The supernumerary t...

Introduction: Space maintenance in primary dentition in patients with early loss of several primary molars is a clinical challenge for pedodontists. In these cases, the conventional distal shoe appliance cannot be used and the efficacy of removable appliances is questionable. Thus, appliances with special designs providing increased patient acceptance and optimal efficacy are required in these ...

This study ascertained the influence of orthodontic appliances on subjective ratings for social competence (SC), intellectual ability (IA), psychological adjustment (PA), and attractiveness in young adult orthodontic patients. A cross-sectional analytical questionnaire study was conducted with 130 undergraduates from the UK. Each participant was asked to look at a single, randomly assigned colo...

BACKGROUND A maxillary midline diastema (MMD) often is a primary concern of patients during a dental consultation. Although an MMD can be transient owing to the developing dentition and, thus, requires no active treatment, management of MMDs in the permanent dentition requires a detailed examination and appropriate care. CASE DESCRIPTION . The authors present five cases of MMDs in adults to ...

Background: Anterior crossbite is a case that when upper anterior are positioned palatally than lower teeth in centric occlusion. Orthodontic appliances using expansion screw could be solution for tooth treatment. Purpose: To figure out the optimal fabrication process of orthodontic single screw. Case analysis: Dental laboratory provided maxillary dental appliance with on 21. technician also re...