In our current time, in which the world has beenfacing a pandemic for about 8 months (Covid-19),several treatment protocols have been institutedin an empirical or unscientific way, given thatthere was little time to carry out more in-depthscientific studies on the topic, using well-sizedor controlled samples. What we know so far isthat there is still no consensus regarding thetreatment of this disease, and it seems that weare far from seeing this happen. An example oftreatment that has been...

First, we would like to thank Revista Clinica deOrtodontia Dental Press, and its Chief Editor,Marcio Rodrigues de Almeida, for the opportunityto present our critical evaluation of themethodology adopted in a paper published bythe referred journal in its 18th volume, number6. We would also like to discuss the conclusionsreported in the mentioned paper, which is titledUnexpected effects of modified 3x3 retainersrelated to gingival recession and tipping of thelower incisors.

First of all, we would like to thank the distinguishedprofessionals Dr. Jaime Sampaio Bicalho,Dr. Karla Tonelli Bicalho Crosara, Dr.Rafael de Faria Bicalho and Dr. Silvano Barbosade Oliveira for the critical evaluation ofour article “Unexpected effects of modified3x3 retainers related to gingival recession andtipping of the lower incisors”, published in theRevista Clínica de Ortodontia Dental Press(RCODP), volume 18, number 6. We especiallyrecognize the importance of the contributionfrom...

I was very glad to be invited to coordinate the interview ofthis dear colleague, a long-time friend with whom I shared,side by side, a large part of my professional trajectory. MárcioSobral graduated from the Federal University of Bahia (UFBA),Brazil, in 1994, and his studies were focused on being anorthodontist as he got a degree from the School of Dentistryof the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro. He faced numerouschallenges and had to let go of some other goals to completehis...

It’s amazing how skeletal anchoring has completelychanged our specialty. The introduction ofmini-implants in Brazil, on a large scale, beganin mid-2000s, and our practice has never beenthe same ever since. Before its incorporation,we used to obtain, as we still do today, excellentresults in conventional cases, although withmuch more effort; but it was in pre-prostheticOrthodontics and in the new possibilities of verticalcontrol of the teeth that the screws provedto be essential,...

INTRODUCTION: The anterior open bite has a prevalenceof almost 20% in children and presents manystrategies for its correction. OBJECTIVES: The objectiveof the present study was to describe an extrusionarch in order to treat the anterior open bite in a mixeddentition patient.

INTRODUCTION: orthodontic trimming models are good allies to diagnosis, whether 2D or 3D, andare very successful mainly as study models. From acorrect positioning of the bases, we can comprehend thecorrect position of dental arch and the smile line of patients.Anyhow, this procedure can be a bias if some cares are nottaken. DESCRIPTION: it will be discussed some frequentproblems during the procedure of virtual orthodontictrimming, as the mash tridimensional analysis of the STLmodel. RESULTS:...

INTRODUCTION: The evolution in the design of theattachments and the greater number of them in mechanics,promotes more precise tooth movements and, consequently,results in better adaptation and retention of the aligner tothe dental arch, which makes its removal diffi cult. Therefore,devices that facilitate the removal of the aligner andassist in hygiene are necessary. OBJECTIVE: This articleaims to present the patent of a device for the removal andcleaning of orthodontic aligners,...

INTRODUCTION: The substitution of congenitally missingmaxillary lateral incisors with mesial movement of thecanines impose some clinical challenges to orthodontist.OBJECTIVE: This article highlights a clinical tip of thebracket placement in canines to facilitate achieving morenatural-looking maxillary dentoalveolar anterior region.

INTRODUCTION: Supernumerary teeth, or hyperdontics,are number-related developmental changes, and theirpathogenesis is determined during the initiation andmorphogenetic phases of odontogenesis. When locatedin the region of upper incisors they are called mesiodens.The main complications caused by this change are dentalmalocclusions, the development of cysts or cystic edema,dental resorption, periodontal problems and social embarrassmentdue to aesthetic loss. Diagnosis is made throughclinical...

INTRODUCTION: Temporary extra-alveolar skeletalanchorage devices (DTAEA) represent a major innovationin orthodontics and can provide good orthodonticanchorage in clinical practice, requiring nopatient cooperation. These devices are small in size,high strength, easy to install, and enable massivedental arch movement, being considered with greatadvantages for orthodontic anchorage. OBJECTIVE:This paper aims to report orthodontic intervention ina patient to compensate for a skeletal Class III...

INTRODUCTION: In rehabilitated teeth, the presence ofsurface roughness, besides being uncomfortable, leadsto the accumulation of biofi lm, becoming a potential riskfactor for caries and periodontal diseases. OBJECTIVE:Considering that self-curing acrylic resins are widely used inthe manufacture of removable orthodontic appliances, theobjective of this study was to evaluate the surface roughnessof self-curing acrylic resin. METHODS: Fifty specimens weredivided into halves and then allocated...

INTRODUCTION : Orthodontic treatment of Class IImalocclusion is widely acknowledged and discussedin the literature. The conditions that make treatmentmore or less complex depend on the particularities ofeach patient. The complexity of orthodontic treatmentis greater in patients with special needs. Therefore, isnecessity adequate treatment according to patient’slimitation. DESCRIPTION: The aim of this study was toreport a clinical case of skeletal Class II malocclusionin a patient with...

INTRODUCTION: The aim of this paper was to describe theclinical case of a patient with convex profi le, mandibularretrusion, facial asymmetry, gingival smile, obstructivesleep apnea, severe dental malocclusion and ankylosisof the upper right central incisor. DESCRIPTION: Thepatient was treated with fi xed appliance, extraction ofthe fi rst premolars, bimaxillary surgery associated withgenioplasty. RESULTS: The results showed a signifi cantincrease in facial appearance and symmetry,...

Prevalence of Class III skeletal malocclusion in Brazil isbetween 2 and 5%. It is a condition identifi ed by parents orfamily, who seek care at an early age. Class III treatmentwhen performed by maxillary protraction has been shownto be very effi cient, especially in patients with defi ciencyof the maxilla. The objective of this study was to presenta case report of a female patient with Class III skeletalmalocclusion who started her treatment at 6 years of age,was followed-up throughout the...