AIM This study evaluated the behavior of oral epithelial cells in contact with orthodontic appliances. METHODS Oral epithelial cells of clinically normal buccal mucosa were obtained by liquid-based exfoliative cytology from 22 orthodontic patients. The following regions were evaluated: a) oral mucosa exposed to friction from orthodontic brackets; b) oral mucosa exposed to friction from the tu...

Objective: The study was conducted to find out the correlation if any between the duration of wearing orthodontic appliances and the intensity of transient bacteremia. Materials and methods: Study has been carried out on 50 subjects (21 males and 29 females), age ranging from 11 to 21 years, categorized in the separate groups with 25 subjects in each group of fixed (E1) and active removable app...

Treatment of Class II malocclusions, without extractions, frequently requires distalization of maxillary molars into a Class I relationship by means of extra-oral or intraoral forces. Several methods and devices can be used to distalize maxillary molars and to correct Class II malocclusions. The most conventional method for distalizing the maxillary molars involves use of cervical headgear but ...

The use of some type of oral appliance to enhance human performance, decrease stress or improve strength, has occurred throughout human history, from ancient soldiers to modern athletes. To date, the science describing this phenomenon has been poorly understood, and the research has been limited. The goal of this paper is to review the efforts to improve human performance with oral appliances, ...

BACKGROUND Adolescents with fixed orthodontic appliances are at high risk of developing dental caries. To date, new smartphone technologies have seldom been used to support them in the preventive behavior that can help prevent dental caries. After an intervention-mapping process, we developed a smartphone application (the WhiteTeeth app) for preventing dental caries through improved oral-health...

There is always room for improvement in the effectiveness and efficiency of orthodontic appliances. The standard oral health would change as a result improved appliances general dental care. Robotics Orthodontics has lead it’s way after its successful use dentistry, medical industrial fields. Aim using robotics to improvise manner precision saving time A literature review was performed electron...

UNLABELLED Obstructive sleep apnea and hipoapnea syndrome (OSAHS) is a disorder that affects about 4% of the adult population, and besides the social problems associated to snoring and extreme day time sleepiness, it is preoccupying since it may cause pulmonary hypertension and cardiac failure. REVIEW AND DISCUSSION Through a literature review, we discuss the use of oral appliances to treat t...

one common negative side effect of orthodontic treatment with fixed appliances is the development of incipient caries lesions around brackets, particularly in patients with poor oral hygiene. different methods have been used to prevent demineralization such as fluoride therapy and application of sealant to prevent caries. the recent effort to improve the resistance against the demineralization ...

Dr. Les Priemer 40 Sheppard Ave West, #100 Toronto ON M2N 6K9 Phone: 416.224.9998 Mandibular advancement appliances (MAA) have been shown to safely and effectively treat mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The aim of this study was to assess the efficacy of two different MAA over time from a previous comparative study (PCS). This Canada-based study included four women and 10 men who...