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Orthodontic aligners treatment: Designing Problems

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  Design 1 1. Segmentation Problems : The treatment plan exhibited significant segmentation issues. 2. Alignment & Leveling Woes : There were noticeable problems with the alignment and leveling of the upper anterior teeth. This was particularly evident in both the occlusal and submento-vertex views, indicating a need for better planning and execution. 3. Inadequate Arch Shape : The arch shape deviated from the ideal U-shape, which could negatively impact the patient's bite and overall function. This aspect requires immediate attention to ensure proper occlusion. 4. Attachment Issues : The positioning and thickness of attachments were inadequate, particularly on the upper left canine, where the doctor specifically requested no attachment placement. This could lead to ineffective tooth movement and discomfort for the patient. 5. Class III Elastic Mismanagement : The use of Class III elastics on the left side for over three months was a significant oversight. This prolonged applic...
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Accelerated tooth movement

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  if you are intersted in this article please follow for more readings https://myorthodonticsblogg.blogspot.com/     👈🏻 Device assisted approach : 1) Direct electric current effect on tooth movment: - It's a mechanism passed on applying electric current on different sites during the orthodontic treatment to generate local response & accelerate the bone remodeling. - Pressure site -->   anode is placed - Tension site -->   cathode is placed Disadvantages : The bulkiness of the device and its irritation to the patient is the main drawback, so to overcome this -->   Studies where made to invent a  BIOCATALYTIC FUEL CELL to generate electricity intraorally using enzymes and glucose as fuel. -It's placed on the gingiva near the alveolar bone. -Small in size / minimal tissue injury Disadvantages : - Short  lifetime - Poor power density   2)Cyclic force device effect on tooth movement : Nishimura et al in 2008 , used a Ni-Ti...
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Comprehensive Cleft Lip & Palate Management Protocol

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  if you are intersted in this article please follow for more readings https://myorthodonticsblogg.blogspot.com/     👈🏻 Outline: 1.      Introduction 2.      Treatment goals 3.      Prenatal period 4.      Neonatal period 5.      6 months to 2 years 6.      2 to 7 years old 7.      Mixed dentition 8.      Permanent dentition 9.      References 1-    Introduction  Cleft lip and palate (CLP) is the most frequent congenital facial abnormality. Its incidence varies according to studied populations but is usually between 1 and 1.82 % for each 1000 births. 1 Children with cleft lip and palate may experience a multitude of physical and developmental challenges. There also may be psychosocial and emotional concerns for the patients and their families. 2 As s...
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Class II division 2 Malocclusion in Orthodontics

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  if you are intersted in this article please follow for more readings https://myorthodonticsblogg.blogspot.com/        👈🏻 Class II Division 2 (definition) : Acc. To Angle’s Classification It is when the buccal groove of the 1 st Mandibular molar occludes distal to mesio-buccal cusp of 1 st maxillary molar with retroclination of maxillary central incisors. Acc. To British Standards classification (Incisor relationship) The lower incisors edgs occlude posteriorly to the   cingulum plateau of the upper incisors &   the lower centrals are retruded (due to lack of stops) Sub-types Type A : Maxillary centrals and      laterals are retroclined. Type B : Maxillary Laterals overlapping the retroclined centrals . Type C : Maxillary centrals and laterals areretroclined and are overlapped by max. canines.   Criteria Extra Oral features : - Shape of head : Brachycephalic - Facial Profile : Convex...
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Arch wire sequencing in Orthdontics

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  if you are intersted in this article please follow for more readings https://myorthodonticsblogg.blogspot.com/       👈🏻 Arch sequencing depends on : 1-   Archwire Types 2-   Archwire Functions 3-   Archwire Sequencing according to cases (where different situations requires sequences ) 4-   Pain associated with Archwire placement and activation  INTRODUCTION        A successful orthodontic therapy depends not only on manual skills and knowledge of treatment steps but also on knowledge and choice of materials used. One of the major components of fixed orthodontic therapy is the choice of wires. Orthodontic wires are defined as devices comprising a wire conforming to the alveolar or dental arch, which is used as an anchorage for correcting irregularities in the position of teeth . Therefore, the aim of the this assignment   was to focus on the differences in the features of wires as well a...
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The Concept of the Straight Wire Appliance in Orthodontics

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  if you are intersted in this article please follow for more readings https://myorthodonticsblogg.blogspot.com/        👈🏻 The occlusion research (study of the non-orthodontic normals) had been launched to get a better understanding of occlusion and how it was related to the buccolabial surfaces of the crowns. There was no intention originally to produce a new appliance, but the need for one became evident.       The arising concept was to Pre-program suitable treatment into the appliance and therefore the SWA was developed. The built-in features of the SWA guide the teeth along direct vector lines, eliminating jiggling, round-tripping and other excessive movements. Andrews’s philosophy of treatment     A bracket type for each tooth type:       Since within any dentition, teeth differ from each other, therefore, each tooth would require its own bracket.    Measurements of the non-orthodo...
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