It’s no news to anyone that orthodontic aligners are considered a viable and substantial alternative to traditional fixed braces. Over the past decade, the demand for aligners has increased dramatically, with the global market projected to grow from $3.1 billion in 2021 to $11.6 billion in 2027, a compound annual growth rate of 13%, according to Lee

This issue’s interviewee is Dr. Orlando Motohiro Tanaka. Dr. Tanaka holds a degree in dentistry from the Federal University of Paraná, a master’s degree and a doctorate in dentistry from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, and a post-doctoral degree from the Federal University of Juiz de Fora and the Center for Advanced Dental Education at Saint Louis University (CADE, SLU, USA). He is currently a full professor at the Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná (PUCPR), director of...

INTRODUCTION: Several combinations of lip positions for each type of facial profile results in several different treatment plans to reach facial harmony. It is important to classify lip-face combinations to achieve a correct planning and a successful treatment. OBJECTIVE: To propose a Lip-Face classification relating the facial profile (Pattern I, II and III) to the position of the lips (straight, retruded and protruded). CONCLUSION: The Lip-Face classification simplifies the aesthetic...

OBJECTIVE: The objective of this article is to present five clinical cases, highlighting the importance of creativity to select the most appropriate treatment for anterior crossbite in primary and mixed dentition. The first patient had a dental crossbite involving only one central incisor, and a removable appliance with a digital spring was used to move the incisor buccally. The second case also had a dental crossbite in two incisors and a posterior crossbite, and was treated with a modified...

INTRODUCTION: Agenesis of upper lateral incisors has become increasingly present in orthodontic clinics and demands careful orthodontic planning regarding the management of the space that is often entirely or partially occupied by the adjacent teeth. The option of space opening for prosthetic rehabilitation improves aesthetics and preserves function and occlusion. In growing patients, osseointegrated implants are contraindicated due to the risk of submersion in relation to erupting teeth. In...

OBJECTIVE: To report the clinical case of a patient with skeletal and dental Class II malocclusion, and interincisal space. CASE REPORT: After diagnosis and clinical and facial assessment, an orthodontic-orthopedic treatment was chosen. Orthodontic treatment began in the interceptive phase, with the assembly of the extraoral device with cervical pull with orthopedic force (350 g – 400 g/side), obtaining control of maxillary growth and adjustment of the anteroposterior plane of the bases...

INTRODUCTION: The upper lateral incisor has many developmental changes and is often exposed to dental trauma. This leads to many diagnostic errors. OBJECTIVE: To highlight the factors leading to errors attributing orthodontic treatment as a ‘possible’ cause of pulp necrosis in these teeth. METHODOLOGY: Based on the literature and the experience of many cases and consultations, highlight these successes and failures. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION: When the maxillary lateral incisor has preserved...