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Three-Dimensional Force Systems Produced By Vertical V-Bends In An Arch Wire, Raja Shah Jul 2012

Three-Dimensional Force Systems Produced By Vertical V-Bends In An Arch Wire, Raja Shah

Master's Theses

No abstract provided.


The Effect Of Corticision On The Rate Of Orthodontic Tooth Movement In Rats, Hamed Vaziri Jun 2012

The Effect Of Corticision On The Rate Of Orthodontic Tooth Movement In Rats, Hamed Vaziri

Master's Theses

Minimal treatment time is a primary goal for orthodontic therapy. Reducing treatment time decreases risk of caries, periodontal disease, root resorption, and increases patient satisfaction. Orthodontic tooth movement (OTM) is a result of bone resorption and apposition; factors influencing the rate at which these processes take place may affect OTM. Various attempts have been made to shorten treatment time. The regional acceleratory phenomenon (RAP) has been used to modify the balance between resorption and apposition of bone through selectively injuring the cortical plate of the alveolus to accelerate tooth movement. This approach is limited due to the need of flap …


Three-Dimensional Evaluation Of The Effect Of Maxillary Incisor Retraction On The Palatal Bone And Root Resorption, Jessica R. Lynch Dmd Jun 2011

Three-Dimensional Evaluation Of The Effect Of Maxillary Incisor Retraction On The Palatal Bone And Root Resorption, Jessica R. Lynch Dmd

Master's Theses

Introduction: The objective of this study was to compare pre-treatment and post-treatment cone-beam computed tomography images of patients to quantitatively evaluate the effect of orthodontically retracting maxillary incisors on the height and labiolingual thickness of labial and palatal alveolar bone and incisor apical root resorption. Methods: Maxillary central incisor apical root resorption, labial and palatal alveolar bone height, and labiolingual thickness were assessed on pre-treatment and post-treatment cone-beam computed tomography scans of 59 subjects (mean age, 13.00 years) with premolar extractions and 63 subjects (mean age, 13.40 years) who were treated with non-extraction therapy. Results: The mean incisor apical root …


Dentoskeletal And Soft Tissue Treatment Effects Of Two Different Methods For Treating Class Ii Malocclusions., Madhur Upadhyay Aug 2010

Dentoskeletal And Soft Tissue Treatment Effects Of Two Different Methods For Treating Class Ii Malocclusions., Madhur Upadhyay

Master's Theses

Objectives: Moderate to severe Class II malocclusions can not only cause esthetic and functional problems but can also lead to psychological problems of varying intensity depending on the amount of anterior-posterior discrepancy and its interaction with the related soft tissue structures. Although there are several methods of treating such malocclusions (extractions,distalization,functional appliances etc), the final goal is always to provide acceptable esthetics and stability. The purpose of this clinical-cephalometric study was to examine the dentoskeletal and soft tissue treatment effects of maxillary anterior teeth retraction with mini-implant (MI) anchorage in young adults having Class II Division I malocclusion undergoing extraction …


The Effect Of Recombinant Human Bone Morphogenetic Protein-2 On The Osseointegration Of Temporary Anchorage Devices, Eden E. Cruz May 2010

The Effect Of Recombinant Human Bone Morphogenetic Protein-2 On The Osseointegration Of Temporary Anchorage Devices, Eden E. Cruz

Master's Theses

Titanium has been widely used for dental implants, and in particular, roughened titanium surfaces have provided a means for increasing bone apposition and strengthening the implant-to-bone interface. Finding a way to further increase osseointegration is important because there is a significant clinical benefit to patients if a stable anchor can be established instead of anchoring orthodontic hardware to the molars. In this study, the effect of recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein-2 (rhBMP-2) on the ability of temporary anchorage devices (TADs) to osseointegrate was investigated. The temporary anchorage devices (TADs) used in this study were manufactured from commercially pure titanium and …


Osseointegration Of Temporary Anchorage Devices Using Recombinant Human Bone Morphogenetic Protein-2, Erin E. Cruz May 2010

Osseointegration Of Temporary Anchorage Devices Using Recombinant Human Bone Morphogenetic Protein-2, Erin E. Cruz

Master's Theses

Over the past 5 years, the use of titanium implants as temporary anchorage devices (TADs) has become an important tool in clinical orthodontic practices. The use of TADs have provided orthodontists a way of moving teeth against fixed objects rather than against the surrounding teeth, which tend to counteract desired motion. At present, viable attachment of TADs involves direct insertion through gingival tissue and piercing of the bone. Surface modifications such as sandblasted and acid-etched treatment or bone morphogenetic protein surface treatment, however, can be applied to the TADs to promote enhanced osseointegration, thereby allowing the TADs to serve as …


The Insertional Attachment Of The Superior Head Of The Lateral Pterygoid Muscle To The Temporomandibular Joint Components In Humans: An Anatomic Investigation, Thomas Otto Dusek Jan 1994

The Insertional Attachment Of The Superior Head Of The Lateral Pterygoid Muscle To The Temporomandibular Joint Components In Humans: An Anatomic Investigation, Thomas Otto Dusek

Master's Theses

No abstract provided.


Magnetic Resonance Imaging Of The Condyle And Disk Positions Within The Temporomandibular Joint, Fangbin. Sun Jan 1991

Magnetic Resonance Imaging Of The Condyle And Disk Positions Within The Temporomandibular Joint, Fangbin. Sun

Master's Theses

No abstract provided.


Color Analysis Of Composite Materials With A Tristimulus Color Analyzer, Harold George Pryor Jan 1989

Color Analysis Of Composite Materials With A Tristimulus Color Analyzer, Harold George Pryor

Master's Theses

No abstract provided.


Geometry Of Orthodontic Rectangular Wire And Its Influence On Torque, Jong-Chul. Lee Jan 1989

Geometry Of Orthodontic Rectangular Wire And Its Influence On Torque, Jong-Chul. Lee

Master's Theses

No abstract provided.


Variations In Bracket Placement In The Preadjusted Orthodontic Appliance, Nasib Balut Jan 1988

Variations In Bracket Placement In The Preadjusted Orthodontic Appliance, Nasib Balut

Master's Theses

No abstract provided.


Pulpotomies Utilizing Povidone-Iodine In Primary Teeth, Ramon Marti Jan 1988

Pulpotomies Utilizing Povidone-Iodine In Primary Teeth, Ramon Marti

Master's Theses

No abstract provided.


Bond Strength Of The Ceramic Orthodontic Bracket-Adhesive Interface, Moon Woo Limb Jan 1988

Bond Strength Of The Ceramic Orthodontic Bracket-Adhesive Interface, Moon Woo Limb

Master's Theses

No abstract provided.


Bond Strength And Accuracy Of The Combined Agar-Alginate Impression System, Xavier Lepe Jan 1987

Bond Strength And Accuracy Of The Combined Agar-Alginate Impression System, Xavier Lepe

Master's Theses

No abstract provided.


Cephalometric Soft Tissue Profile Analysis Of Young Adult Koreans And Comparison With Caucasians, Joong-Chul Ahn Jan 1985

Cephalometric Soft Tissue Profile Analysis Of Young Adult Koreans And Comparison With Caucasians, Joong-Chul Ahn

Master's Theses

No abstract provided.


Comparison Of Facial Patterns And Extraction Versus Non-Extraction Treatment Mechanics On Growth During Orthodontic Treatment, Sergio Francisco Navarro Jan 1983

Comparison Of Facial Patterns And Extraction Versus Non-Extraction Treatment Mechanics On Growth During Orthodontic Treatment, Sergio Francisco Navarro

Master's Theses

No abstract provided.


Force Measurement And Design Of A Torquing Highpull Headgear, John William Tabash Jan 1983

Force Measurement And Design Of A Torquing Highpull Headgear, John William Tabash

Master's Theses

No abstract provided.


A Cephalometric Study Of Korean Adults, In-Chool Park Jan 1982

A Cephalometric Study Of Korean Adults, In-Chool Park

Master's Theses

No abstract provided.


The Effects Of Tissue Culture Medium (T199) On Perichondrium Of The Mandibular Condyle In Rabbits, Augustin Lopez Oteo Jan 1981

The Effects Of Tissue Culture Medium (T199) On Perichondrium Of The Mandibular Condyle In Rabbits, Augustin Lopez Oteo

Master's Theses

No abstract provided.


Expansion Of The Lower Arch Concurrent With Rapid Maxillary Expansion, Robin Sandstrom Papaconstantinou Jan 1981

Expansion Of The Lower Arch Concurrent With Rapid Maxillary Expansion, Robin Sandstrom Papaconstantinou

Master's Theses

No abstract provided.


Cross Sectional Geometry And Dimensions Of Orthodontic Rectangular Wire, Mauricio A. Molina Rodriguez Jan 1981

Cross Sectional Geometry And Dimensions Of Orthodontic Rectangular Wire, Mauricio A. Molina Rodriguez

Master's Theses

No abstract provided.


A Strain Gauge Comparison Of Torquing Forces Generated By Orthodontic Archwires, William R. Caryl Jr. Jan 1981

A Strain Gauge Comparison Of Torquing Forces Generated By Orthodontic Archwires, William R. Caryl Jr.

Master's Theses

No abstract provided.


The Design Of An Adjustable Orthodontic Bracket, Stephanos Karakussoglu Jan 1981

The Design Of An Adjustable Orthodontic Bracket, Stephanos Karakussoglu

Master's Theses

No abstract provided.


The Ability Of Standard Cephalometric Techniques To Determine Accurately Repositioning Of The Hyoid Bone Through The Use Of A Tongue Crib, Michael James Inda Jan 1981

The Ability Of Standard Cephalometric Techniques To Determine Accurately Repositioning Of The Hyoid Bone Through The Use Of A Tongue Crib, Michael James Inda

Master's Theses

No abstract provided.


Characterization Of Healthy Orthodontic Patients On The Basis Of Metabolic Tests, As A Function Of The Presence Or Absence Of Moderate To Severe Generalized Root Resorption, Stavros D. Papaconstantinou Jan 1981

Characterization Of Healthy Orthodontic Patients On The Basis Of Metabolic Tests, As A Function Of The Presence Or Absence Of Moderate To Severe Generalized Root Resorption, Stavros D. Papaconstantinou

Master's Theses

No abstract provided.


A Roentgeno Cephalometric Study Of Seventeen-Year Old Japanese Using Several Analyses, Seiji Mitani Jan 1980

A Roentgeno Cephalometric Study Of Seventeen-Year Old Japanese Using Several Analyses, Seiji Mitani

Master's Theses

No abstract provided.


Rotational Limits Of Rectangular Wire In Pretorqued Buccal Tubes, Richard Lewis Lang Jan 1980

Rotational Limits Of Rectangular Wire In Pretorqued Buccal Tubes, Richard Lewis Lang

Master's Theses

No abstract provided.


Angular Rotation Of Rectangular Wire In Rectangular Buccal Tubes, Eliezer Raphael Jan 1978

Angular Rotation Of Rectangular Wire In Rectangular Buccal Tubes, Eliezer Raphael

Master's Theses

No abstract provided.


The Influence Of Pre-Loading On Stress Relaxation Of Orthodontic Elastic Polymers, James Young Jan 1977

The Influence Of Pre-Loading On Stress Relaxation Of Orthodontic Elastic Polymers, James Young

Master's Theses

No abstract provided.


Effect Of Cortisone On The Periodontal Ligament Of The Maxillary Rat Incisor, Donald Ralph Dematteis Jan 1974

Effect Of Cortisone On The Periodontal Ligament Of The Maxillary Rat Incisor, Donald Ralph Dematteis

Master's Theses

No abstract provided.