In an increasingly globalized world, we weresurprised by this sad and impetuous pandemicthat challenges us in an inexorableand unimaginable manner. We share acommon fight against a common enemy. We hearfrom the elderly, or the more experienced, thatthey never expected to live such scenery someday.A “new/old” expression has been coined: the“new normal”, which has been constantly usedin the last four months, when it was noticed thatthe Coronavirus had indefectibly impacted theglobal...

Clinicians love reading case reports becausethey tell stories that connects. And talkingabout stories, I remember a famous Bollywooddirector/story-writer once said:“People don’t respond to another person’s sorrowor joy on screen, they cry or laugh because theyconnect that scene to a real event in their lives!”Stories bring either nostalgia or inspiration, bothextremely important emotions for navigatinglives! And that’s exactly what a case report does:mimics potential clinical...

Contemporary orthodontics has been heavily influenced byGerman enthusiasts who have aligned the tradition of Germanengineering and technology with the art and science of treatingpatients. This combination culminated in a series of innovationsthat have allowed better and more user-friendly treatmentoptions for the population. Dr. Björn Ludwig is one of thoseenthusiasts. He has worked on important fields that are at thefrontier of knowledge and that mark the specialty at the beginningof the...

INTRODUCTION: Nickel-titanium wiresare normally used by orthodontists in theinitial phases of treatment. However, there is lackof information regarding the true meaning of Nitinol,Superelastic NiTi and heat-activated NiTi, and this confusesthe orthodontic student, clinicians and academics.OBJECTIVE: The aim of this paper is to continue thediscussion of the first part of this article, describing theinfluence of the surrounding temperature in the transitiontemperature of nickel-titanium wires,...

INTRODUCTION: Advantages such as speed are frequentlymentioned when it comes to intraoral scanning.Nevertheless, few times there is a concern about functioningof the equipment and about comprehensionof three-dimensional structures that will be scanned.DESCRIPTION: Thus, this paper will explore the mostfrequent mistakes found when preparing three-dimensionalmodels, and its direct consequences in appliancesadaptation. RESULTS: Lack of understanding aboutall the process of image capturing leads...

When closing spaces, it is key to usea stainless steel archwire, whichis efficient in the dental controland provides a good control ofthe overbite, besides allowing a good sliding.

The treatment with aligners is still anew feature for many, and like any noveltycomes the learning curve, difficulties and possibleobjections when adopting a new technique. This articlepresents five tips for you to take advantage of the virtuesof the aligners and anticipate the non-virtues, reducingpossible frustrations with the technique. The purpose ofthis article is for you to have new tools for your diagnosisand orthodontic planning regardless of the techniqueor device you are going to...

INTRODUCTION: Temporary bite build-ups in the anteriorregion optimize treatment time, aiding in orthodontictherapy. Nevertheless, it is often necessary either to installa bite plate subsequently to first molar orthodontic bandsor directly bonding “bite-turbos” on the palatal surface ofthe maxillary central and/or lateral incisors. OBJECTIVE:The present article aims to show the manufacture andversatility of an anterior bite plate with the advantages ofboth techniques, skipping the...

Mandibular teeth transposition has a prevalenceof 0.03%.1 This case report focuses on a patient inthe second transitional period of mixed dentition,with nearly complete distal transposition ofmandibular lateral incisor on the right side (#41).The tooth was rotated and positioned by lingual.As a result, mandibular canine on the rightside (#43) was mesialized and buccally placed.

OBJECTIVE: The objective of this in vitro study was toevaluate the shear bond strength (SBS) of brackets bondedto feldspathic porcelain with different concentrations ofhydrofluoric acid (HA), in the presence or absence of adhesive,and later the Adhesive Remnant Index (ARI) was evaluated.METHODS: 20 ceramic cylinders with different surfacetreatments were made: G1/G6) HA1%; G2/G7) HA2.5%;G3/G8) HA5%; G4/G9) HA7.5%; G5/G10) HA10%. After theapplication of the HA, silane and adhesive were used...

Introduction: Class II treatment with vertical growth patternhas always been a great challenge for the orthodontist.In recent years, the intrusive mechanics anchored in miniplatesor mini-implants has been gaining expression andbecoming increasingly popular because of the practicalityand efficiency of the skeletal anchorage. Description: VerticalClass II is marked by the involvement of the maxilla,which presents excessive vertical growth, and displacesthe mandible downwards, inducing it to an...

Introduction: The stability of orthodontic treatment maybe one of the most difficult goals to be achieved, especiallyin patients with Short Face Pattern and increased overbite.Objective: The aim of the present study is to present the casereport of an adult patient with Short Face pattern and Class IIsagittal relationship, submitted to orthodontic treatmentassociated to mandibular advancement. After the activetreatment period, an unconventional retainer appliancewas proposed. Results: At the...

Class III maxillomandibular discrepancy tends to worsenwith craniofacial growth and culminate in orthognathicsurgery indication. Early treatment of skeletal Class III ischallenging, since it often presents unfavorable prognosis,with high relapse rate. Bone anchorage enhances skeletaleffects and minimizes dentoalveolar compensations.Several protocols with mini-implants and miniplates areavailable in literature in order to allow higher effectiveness,predictability and aesthetics to treatment....

INTRODUCTION: The presence of young adult andadult patients with missing teeth in the posterior regionof the mandible in orthodontics clinics is not unusual.Treatment options for missing teeth require reestablishmentof the space for later restorative treatment, orclosing the space, which could be done with reciprocalmovement of the anterior and posterior segments or byprotracting mandibular molars. The latter alternativerequires anchorage reinforcement and distinguishedmechanics. OBJECTIVE:...

Some lesions in the oral mucosa may be caused bysomatization of psychosomatic stress. These lesionsshould be recognized, diagnosed and treated, and thepatients should be instructed about their evolution andthe prognosis during life, regardless of the specialty ofthe assisting clinician, since these patients require alltypes of dental approach. In the present article, afterclassification into three different groups of lesions,their clinical and conceptual aspects will be presentedlike in an...