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Myofunctional and speech rehabilitation after orthodontic-surgical treatment of dento-maxillofacial dysgnathia
27 January 2012
Gallerano Gianluca, Ruoppolo Giovanni, Silvestri Alessandro
Abstract: Introduction: The lingual dysfunctions play a considerable role in the pathogenesis of dentoskeletal dysmorphisms. The treatment of dento-maxillofacial dysgnathia implies a functional rehabi...
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A prospective study on the clinical effectiveness of the stainless steel crown Herbst appliance
16 January 2012
Dalia Latkauskiene, Gundega Jakobsone, James A. McNamara
Abstract: Objective: To evaluate the clinical performance of the stainless steel crown Herbst (cHerbst) used as a single appliance for a single phase therapy. Materials and methods: A total of 180 con...
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Bone age estimation by cervical vertebral dimensions in lateral cephalometry
13 January 2012
Masoud Varshosaz, Sara Ehsani, Mahtab Nouri, Mohammad A. Tavakoli
Abstract: Objectives: A critical issue in contemporary orthodontics is bone age estimation. The most reliable method for skeletal age evaluation is hand–wrist radiography; but it requires further radi...
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An in-vitro assessment of weekly cumulative fluoride release from three glass ionomer cements used for orthodontic banding
22 December 2011
Elaheh Vahid-Dastjerdi, Ali Borzabadi-Farahani, Homa Pourmofidi-Neistanak, Nazila Amini
Abstract: Objectives: To compare the in-vitro Weekly Cumulative Fluoride Release (WCFR) of three Glass Ionomer Cements (GICs) used for orthodontic banding. Materials and methods: The GICs tested were ...
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Psychological aspects of orthodontics in clinical practice. Part Two: general psychosocial wellbeing
26 September 2011
Ali Ukra, Florence Bennani, Mauro Farella
Abstract: Orthodontists tend to treat/see their patients on a systematic, recurrent basis, often during crucial stages of psychological development. Therefore, they have a pivotal role in identifying ...
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