Dental Press J. Orthod. vol.16 número5 en a08v16n5

The force used to realign the teeth is obtained through the use of a clear elastomeric thread tied to multistranded upper and lower

Electromyographic studies of the masseter, orbicularis oris, mentalis and anterior portion of the temporal muscles, evaluated during normal deglutition and in atypical

This study was conducted in order to shed light on the effects produced by activated NiTi wires compared to the effects produced by stainless steel wires in evaluating potential

Among the patients, 14 underwent com- bined orthognathic surgery for maxillary ad- vancement and mandibular setback, whilst the remaining patients (3) were subjected to man-

It should also be stressed that the arch was built from chromium-cobalt alloy (blue Elgiloy), which features a high elasticity modulus, simi- lar to stainless steel, 15 with a

This type of knowledge is useful when patients are referred to orthodontic treatment, particularly because certain stages of pubertal growth spurt may benefit the treatment of

In a comparison between bonding materials (Transbond XT and Concise), both showed simi- lar bond strength values in light of a variety of surface treatment approaches and

For the male subject, the most attractive smile according to laypersons, was the one with the upper lip resting on the gingival margin of the crown of the maxillary incisor;