Dental Press J. Orthod. vol.16 número5 en a19v16n5

Conclusions: Class II treatment with the Twin Block appliance in Brazilian patients showed skeletal and dental effects, including increase in mandibular length and

Methods: Sample comprised 38 patients of both genders, treated with no extraction and Edgewise mechanics, divided into two groups: Group 1 comprised 19 patients, at a mean age

Orthodontic treatment comprised a phase I 12-month growth modification therapy using Twin Block appliance with Hyrax palatal expand- er and high-pull headgear in a stepwise

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