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Factors Affecting The Preference Of Orthodontic Appliances Among Undergraduate Students In West Jakarta, Joko Kusnoto, Lia H. Andayani, Budi Kusnoto

Journal of Dentistry Indonesia

Malocclusion’s negative impact is not only limited to dentofacial appearance but also related to quality of life. Nowadays, orthodontic treatment can be done using conventional fixed appliances, or removable appliances called clear aligners. The preference for orthodontic appliances can be affected by several factors, including patient characteristics, self-perception, psychosocial, and oral-disorder factors. Objective: This study aims to evaluate the factors affecting the preference for orthodontic appliances among undergraduate students in West Jakarta. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 244 undergraduate students were retrieved by purposive sampling from 7 universities located in West Jakarta. A self-administered questionnaire was used to …

Changes In Lip Length And Strain After En-Masse Retraction With Maximum Anchorage In Female Patients With Bimaxillary Protrusion, Leena Shibl, Amr El-Beialy, Yehya Mostafa, Heba Dehis

Future Dental Journal

Aim: The aim of the study is to evaluate the effect of en-masse retraction with maximum anchorage on the lip length, lip strain, and interlabial gap in adult female patients with bimaxillary protrusion. Materials and Methods: Thirteen patients underwent initial records including photographs, study casts, and cephalometric x-rays. En-masse retraction was performed using friction mechanics, with the use of temporary anchorage devices and power chains after the extraction of first premolars. The soft tissue was analyzed using lateral cephalometric radiographs before and after retraction. Results: The results showed that en-masse retraction had a significant effect on reducing lip strain, increasing …

10-Minute Ebd: Frenectomy Or No Frenectomy To Close Diastema For Children?, Polina Fubareva Dmd, Chelsea Schultz Dmd, Taylar Rowe Dds

The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association

In this "10-Minute EBD" column, the authors explore a clinical question utilizing the evidence-based dentistry (EBD) process within orthodontic practice. The study aims to address whether frenectomy or no frenectomy is more effective in achieving successful closure of maxillary diastema in children undergoing orthodontic treatment with a high maxillary anterior labial frenum attachment. Employing a PICO question framework, the authors examined relevant literature through PubMed and Google Scholar, identifying five pertinent articles. The compiled evidence, which included systematic reviews, randomized control trials, and a retrospective cohort study published between 2013 and 2022, suggests that frenectomy, combined with orthodontic treatment, is …

Factors Influencing The Decision To Initiate Orthodontic Treatment And The Choice Of Appliance Type In A Lebanese Sample During The Covid-19 Pandemic And The Economic Crisis. A Cross-Sectional Study., Liliane Alameh, Elie Khoury, Elie Amm

International Arab Journal of Dentistry

Background: The spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) has led to a major public health issue. This study aimed to assess the factors that influence the Lebanese people in undergoing an orthodontic treatment after the outbreak of COVID-19, as well as the factors that influence their choice of orthodontic appliance type. Methods: 489 Lebanese participants (199 men and 290 women) were invited to fill a questionnaire developed on Google Forms. Eligible participants were simply Lebanese people including those who immigrated during the crisis. Dentists, dental students and foreigners were excluded from the study. The link for the questionnaire was sent …

Clinical Risk Of Pulp Tissue Through Orthodontic Treatment – A Review Article, Ying-Pan Chen, Shu-Fen Yang, Yi-Jen Chen, Tzu-Ying Wu

Taiwanese Journal of Orthodontics

While moving teeth under orthodontic force, there are unavoidable tissue reaction due to the forces applied to the dental pulp and periodontal tissue. Under appropriate orthodontic treatment planning, most of the tissue reactions were limited to temporary pulpitis, blunting of dental root apex etc. However, a few patients will start up serious reactions such as dental pulp obliteration, tooth discoloration, dental pulp necrosis, or even severe apical root resorption and invasive cervical root resorption. These will not only have an impact on tooth structure, but will also affect the prognosis of the tooth. Therefore, by recalling the relevant papers in …

Dental Implant For Orthodontic Anchorage – A Case Report, Szu-Hsien Yu, Hsuan-Fang Wang, Hsun-Cheng Chang, Eddie Hsiang-Hua Lai

Taiwanese Journal of Orthodontics

Three-dimensional planning of a dental-implant site is critical when the dental implants placed in the edentulous area are to be used initially as anchor for tooth movement and later as prosthetic abutments for the fixed restoration. The combined orthodontic and prosthetic implant restorative treatment of an adult patient with missing teeth, diastema of teeth, and malocclusion is described in this article. Plastic cast bases combined with customized position plates allowed the precise transfer of the proposed implant position from the diagnostic arrangement to the original cast to avoid compromising subsequent orthodontic treatment.

The Study Of Patients’ Motivation In Orthodontic Treatment, Pei-Hsuan Chen, Hsin-Chung Cheng, Chun-Yi Kao, Ti-Lain Lu, Chen-Fun Chen, I-Gun Chen

Taiwanese Journal of Orthodontics

Orthodontic treatment has become popular now in Taiwan, and motivation of orthodontic treatment is a key factor of treatment outcome; therefore, understanding the motivation of orthodontic patients is very important. There are many studies focusing on motivation of orthodontic patients; however, Taiwan is still lack of sufficient sample in related issue. Our study is to analyze motivations about Taiwanese to improve orthodontic treatment quality and outcome. Questionnaire survey was conducted in the department of dentistry in three different hospitals and dental clinics held by orthodontic specialist in Taiwan. The sample is randomized and the invalid questionnaires were eliminated. The patients’ …

Orthodontic Management Of Transposed Canines In A Patient With Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia, Chun-Hsiang Wang, Shiu-Shiun Lin, Yng-Tzer J. Lin

Taiwanese Journal of Orthodontics

Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) makes up approximately 75% to 80% of childhood leukemia. Longterm survivors through current medical management make orthodontic treatment available. However, the risk of these patients should be carefully evaluated. After the patient has completed all cancer therapy and has at least a 2-year event-free survival, orthodontic treatment can be started. Patients with ALL sometimes have to accept a compromised treatment result and finish the treatment earlier than normal due to the concerns of recurrence. To treat the maxillary canine-first premolar transposition require a lengthy treatment time. However, every effort should be made to bring the transposed …

A Case Report Of Non-Extraction Treatment For Maxillary Canine Transposition, Ting-Fang Cheng, Shou-Hsin Kuang, Jenny Hwai-Jen Fong, Tzu-Ying Wu

Taiwanese Journal of Orthodontics

Tooth transposition is a rare but disturbing problem for patients in esthetic and functional aspects. In this report, we describe a case with unilateral transposition of the maxillary canine and premolar. The patient received full mouth non-extraction orthodontic treatment with upper 1st premolar substitution for upper canine. Crown morphology modification and gingival plastic surgery for harmonious anterior esthetics and function were performed. Patient was satisfied with the treatment outcome.

The Investigation On Medical Dispute Of Clinical Orthodontic Practice In Taiwan – A Preliminary Study, Sam Sheng-Pin Hsu, Yu-Kun Chih

Taiwanese Journal of Orthodontics

Purpose: The prevalence of medical disputes or controversies in orthodontic treatment is getting higher and higher in Taiwan. Nevertheless, the related researches and literatures are few. The purpose of this study was to investigate and analyze the situation of medical disputes or controversies in clinical orthodontic practice in Taiwan. Materials and methods: The investigation was done by the questionnaire survey among the dentists who perform orthodontic treatment as either part or all of his/her clinical practice. Totally seventy-two valid questionnaires were collected. The outcome of each question was shown as percentage. Results: Twenty-eight percent of all respondents had ever experienced …

A Case Report – Half-Year-Follow Up Of A Case With Bilateral Condylar Head Missing Treated By Orthodontic Treatment Combined With Lefort I Osteotomy, Te-Ju Wu, Wen-Ching Tsai, Wei-Yung Hsu

Taiwanese Journal of Orthodontics

This is a case report about an adult female patient with bilateral idiopathic condylar resorption. Extraoral check revealed obvious convex profile with retruded chin, lip incompetence; intraoral check revealed class I malocclusion with moderate crowding. Owing to the bilateral condylar resorption, the condyle position may not be easily hold during operation; besides, trying to maintain the integrity of whole mandible to avoid post treatment relapse. The final treatment plan was orthodontic treatment combined with LeFort I osteotomy. After post-surgical active retention for 1 year, final results showed improved facial profile. The half-year post-treatment follow up revealed up acceptable treatment result …

Isw (Improved Super-Elastic Ti-Ni Alloy Wire) For Non-Extraction Treatment Of Adult Case With Linguoversion Of Bilateral Lower Second Premolars, Guan-Ling Dong, Yuan-Hou Chen, Jian-Hong Yu, Hsien-Hsiung Chiang

Taiwanese Journal of Orthodontics

Summary: An adult male (20 years old) came to our clinic with a chief complaint of lower posterior crowding. Clinical examination found mild spacing over the lower anterior teeth and lingually blocked-in lower second premolars. Because the patient didn’t want to receive extraction treatment, ISW (improved superelastic Ti-Ni alloy wire) leveling was performed to relieve lower arch crowding. Sufficient space was created by distalization with open coil spring and crimpable stopper. With ISW MEAW-like wire as reinforced anchorage over the lower arch, a satisfactory result was obtained. Meanwhile, lower left second premolar was derotated with open coil spring and elastic …

An Overview Of Motivation For Orthodontic Treatment, Hsin-Chung Cheng, Pei-Shuan Chen, Chun-Yi Kao, Chen-Chiou Chen

Taiwanese Journal of Orthodontics

Factors that affect the results of orthodontic treatment are various, and the understanding of motivation for orthodontic treatment is one of the most important because of its reference value in clinical diagnosis and treatment planning. In the past, there was just a few researches relating to this subject and most of them were conducted by questionnaire. Because of the differences methods of experimental design, the results varied. This review paper collect related articles in recent twenty years and analyze them in seven ways, including the definition of motivation, factors affecting orthodontic motivation, the relationship between orthodontic motivation and malocclusion and …

10-Minute Ebd: Can A Vacuum-Formed Retainer Replace A Bonded Orthodontic Retainer?, Joshua Dickie

The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association

The Ten-Minute Evidence-Based Dentistry Column illustrates how to implement the evidence-based dentistry search process to quickly identify and apply the best literature to answer a clinical question. Through critical appraisal, the author of this article answers the clinical question of the effectiveness of vacuum-formed retainers (VFRs) compared to bonded orthodontic retainers in maintaining tooth positioning and promoting oral hygiene. The study reviews existing literature and highlights the challenges in evaluating the two types of retainers, primarily due to patient compliance with VFRs. While some studies suggest that bonded retainers provide better short-term retention, the choice between retainers depends on various …

Vertical Facial And Dental Arch Dimensional Changes In Extraction Vs. Non-Extraction Orthodontic Treatment, Meena Kumari, Mubassar Fida

Section of Dental-Oral Maxillofacial Surgery

OBJECTIVE: To compare the vertical facial and dental arch dimensional changes occurring with extraction and nonextraction orthodontic treatments.

STUDY DESIGN: Cross-sectional comparative study.

PLACE AND DURATION OF STUDY: The Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi during the period 2003 to 2005.

METHODOLOGY: Data were collected using records of patients who visited the study setting during the study period. Pre- and post-treatment lateral cephalographs and study casts of 81 orthodontic patients (41=non-extraction and 40=premolar extractions) were taken. Variables used for evaluating vertical dimension were Frankfort mandibular plane angle (FMA), facial height (N-Me), facial height ratio (N-ANS/ANS-Me), soft tissue facial height (G' to …