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Autores: Marcio Rodrigues de Almeida,

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The “new” normal and the Orthodontics

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...

Autores: Marcio Rodrigues de Almeida,

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Oh- that’s JUST a Case Report !

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...

Autores: Nikhilesh R. Vaid,

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Interview with Björn Ludwig

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...

Autores: Jorge Faber, Mark Wertheimer, Oyku Dalci, Didem Nalbantgil, Joseph Bouserhal,

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What is the difference between superelastic and heat-activated nickel-titanium wires? Part 2

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...

Autores: Renato Parsekian Martins,

messages.RevistaAutores: orthodontics, Orthodontic wires, Nickel-titanium,

Intraoral scanning: common mistakes

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...

Autores: Cristiane B. André,

messages.RevistaAutores: orthodontics, Dental impression technique, Three-dimensional image,

Hiding the metal archwire when closing spaces with esthetic appliances

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.

Autores: Marden Bastos,

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Fifty shades of aligners: details that will make you fall in love (or not) with aligners

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,...

Autores: Gabriel Baumeier,

messages.RevistaAutores: Orthodontic Aligners, Digital orthodontics, Digital set up,

How to manufacture an anterior bite plate without orthodontic bands

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...

Autores: Luciana Duarte Caldas, Anna Paula Nigri, Eduardo Franzotti Sant`anna,

messages.RevistaAutores: overbite, orthodontics, Malocclusion,

Transposition of mandibular lateral incisor: root correction and repositioning

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...

Autores: Laurindo Zanco Furquim,

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Shear bond strength of metal bracket to ceramics with different concentrations of hydrofluoric acid

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:...

Autores: Lourenço Correr Sobrinho, Mário Vedovello Filho, Heloisa Valdrighi, Marcelo Piovesan Dessimoni, Giovana Cherubini Verezian, Ana Paula Terossi De Godoi,

messages.RevistaAutores: Orthodontic brackets, ceramics, Hydrofluoric acid, Shear strength,

Treatment of vertical Class II with mini-implant in the infrazygomatic crest of maxilla

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...

Autores: Patricia Fabíola Lizarelli Bento, Claudio Rodrigues Azenha, Pedro Medeiros Merhy, Eduardo Macluf-Filho,

messages.RevistaAutores: orthodontics, Corrective, Malocclusion, Orthodontic Anchorage Procedures, Angle Class II,

Anterior Bite Plate Retainer (ABPR): A new approach for retention in Short Face pattern patients

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...

Autores: Isabella Simões Holz, Alexandre Magno Dos Santos, Andréa Damasceno Rocha, Fernanda Tavares Borges, Renata Rodrigues Almeida Pedrin,

messages.RevistaAutores: overbite, Orthodontic appliances, functional, Mandibular advancement, Orthodontic retainers, Angle Class II malocclusion,

Digital workflow for Class III orthopedic treatment using skeletal anchorage

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...

Autores: Taís De Morais Alves Da Cunha, Inessa Da Silva Barbosa, Carol Silva Amaral, Bruna Lopes Leite, Gustavo Mota Mascarenhas, Marcos Andrade Oliva,

messages.RevistaAutores: Orthopedics, Angle Class III malocclusion, Dental impression materials,

Closing edentulous spaces in the mandibular posterior region

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...

Autores: Wislei De Oliveira, Hristina Ivanova Arnaustska,

messages.RevistaAutores: orthodontics, Corrective, Orthodontic space closure, Orthodontics,

Oral mucosa lesions due to somatization of stress

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...

Autores: Alberto Consolaro,

messages.RevistaAutores: Stress, Somatization, Oral mucosa lesions, Lichen planus, Lichenoid lesions,