Orthodontics Methods
Mostrando 13-24 de 38 artigos, teses e dissertações.
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13. Interrelation between orthodontics and phonoaudiology in the clinical decision-making of individuals with mouth breathing
OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to investigate the decision making of orthodontists of Passo Fundo district - Rio Grande do Sul (RS, Brazil), in the Orthodontics/Speech Therapy interdisciplinary treatment of mouth breathing individuals. METHODS: The present study is a quantitative approach and the design is descriptive, using as instrument data coll
Dental Press Journal of Orthodontics. Publicado em: 2012-06
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14. The orthodontist's profile in Minas Gerais
OBJECTIVE: Due of the growing number of orthodontists and courses in Orthodontics, interest has grown in having a profile of these practitioners in Minas Gerais state (Brazil), showing how do they work in order to promote excellence in orthodontics, showing the most used techniques, the changes in the target public, and other views that impact on the future
Dental Press Journal of Orthodontics. Publicado em: 2012-06
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15. Influence of lingual bracket position on microbial and periodontal parameters in vivo
OBJECTIVE: Lingual orthodontics is becoming more popular in dental practice. The purpose of the present investigation was to compare plaque formation on teeth bonded with the same bracket onto buccal or lingual surface, with non-bonded control teeth, via an in vivo growth experiment over a 30-day period. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A randomized controlled trial wi
Journal of Applied Oral Science. Publicado em: 2012-06
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16. General dentist orthodontic practice in foreign legal systems
OBJECTIVE: General dentist orthodontic practice is a controversial issue and this paper aims to analyze it comparing foreign laws to Brazilian Legal System. METHODS: Regulations and scientific texts concerning orthodontic practice by general dentists, in Portuguese or English language, were sought. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: Portugal clearly forbids general den
Dental Press Journal of Orthodontics. Publicado em: 2012-04
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17. Asymmetric extractions in orthodontics
INTRODUCTION: Extraction decisions are extremely important in during treatment planning. In addition to the extraction decision orthodontists have to choose what tooth should be extracted for the best solution of the problem and the esthetic/functional benefit of the patient. OBJECTIVE: This article aims at reviewing the literature relating the advantages, d
Dental Press Journal of Orthodontics. Publicado em: 2012-04
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18. Precisão e acurácia de medidas lineares da mandíbula em imagens 3D obtidas por meio da tomografia computadorizada de feixe cônico / Accuracy and reliability of mandibular linear measurements on 3D CBCT images with different voxel sizes
Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine the accuracy and reliability of mandibular linear measurements obtained from 3-dimensional cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) scans of dry human mandibles using different voxel sizes. Methods: Ten dry human mandibles were scanned at voxel sizes of 0.2 and 0.4 mm. Craniometric anatomical landmarks were i
IBICT - Instituto Brasileiro de Informação em Ciência e Tecnologia. Publicado em: 29/09/2011
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19. Attitudes of a group of Brazilian orthodontists towards the diagnosis and management of primary headache (migraine): an electronic-based survey
OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to investigate the knowledge and attitudes of orthodontists in the diagnosis and management of migraine without aura. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Participants were dentists, recruited among members of the Brazilian Association of Orthodontics and Facial Orthopedics (ABOR). An e-mail was sent to all ABOR members, with a link to
Journal of Applied Oral Science. Publicado em: 2011-12
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20. Statistical methods for assessing agreement between double readings of clinical measurements
Statistical analysis of data is crucial in cephalometric investigations. There are certainly excellent examples of good statistical practice in the field, but some articles published worldwide have carried out inappropriate analyses. OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to show that when the double records of each patient are traced on the same occasion,
Journal of Applied Oral Science. Publicado em: 2011-10
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21. Are torque values of preadjusted brackets precise?
OBJECTIVE: The aim of the present study was to verify the torque precision of metallic brackets with MBT prescription using the canine brackets as the representative sample of six commercial brands. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Twenty maxillary and 20 mandibular canine brackets of one of the following commercial brands were selected: 3M Unitek, Abzil, American Orth
J. Appl. Oral Sci.. Publicado em: 27/05/2011
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22. Friction between different wire bracket combinations in artificial saliva: an in vitro evaluation
OBJECTIVE: The objective this work was to assess the friction coefficient between brackets and wires of different materials under conditions simulating the oral environment. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Stainless steel (SS) and titanium-molybdenum alloy (TMA) wires of 0.019x0.025-in diameter (American Orthodontics) and polycarbonate bracket (American Orthodontics),
Journal of Applied Oral Science. Publicado em: 2011-02
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23. Class II malocclusion occlusal severity description
OBJECTIVES: It is well known that the efficacy and the efficiency of a Class II malocclusion treatment are aspects closely related to the severity of the dental anteroposterior discrepancy. Even though, sample selection based on cephalometric variables without considering the severity of the occlusal anteroposterior discrepancy is still common in current pap
Journal of Applied Oral Science. Publicado em: 2010-08
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24. Computed tomography: angulation and inclination of upper and lower anterior teeth in patients with bilateral cleft lip and palate / Tomografia computadorizada: inclinação e angulação dos dentes anteriores em pacientes com fissura labiopalatina bilateral
Objectives: (1) To evaluate tooth tipping and long axis angulation using computed tomography (CT), after orthodontic treatment in patients with bilateral cleft lip and palate. (2) Morphological evaluation of bone and dental structures and their relationship offered by CT. Methods: Ten patients with bilateral cleft lip and palate were select. Long axis´ tomo
Publicado em: 2010