Laser Ankyloglossia Release: Implications for Maxillomandibular Growth
The tongue is normally ankylosed to the floor of the mouth in utero. During fetal development, the ankylosed tongue is released from the floor of the mouth by apoptosis of the cells of the lingual frenum so that by the time of birth, the tongue is freely movable at one end. A critically important developmental anomaly - failed or incomplete apoptosis of the ankylosed tongue adversely affects growth of the face and jaws. This can have a significant impact on the growth and positioning of the infant's oral structures, leading to less than ideal maxillomandibular growth. (Source: Seminars in Orthodontics)
Source: Seminars in Orthodontics - June 8, 2020 Category: Dentistry Authors: Lawrence Kotlow Source Type: research
Photobiomodulation Lasers in Dentistry
When dentists hear the word “laser”, their minds always go to surgical devices that can incise, excise and ablate tissue. An entirely different class of lasers exist that are non-surgical; that is, they are incapable of cutting tissue, but work quite well for palliative procedures. Photobiomodulation (PBM) lasers have been used in both human and veterinary medicine for decades. These devices are now becoming much more commonplace in the dental operatory. The use of PBM lasers in orthodontic therapy is described here. (Source: Seminars in Orthodontics)
Source: Seminars in Orthodontics - June 8, 2020 Category: Dentistry Authors: Robert A. Convissar, Gerald Ross Source Type: research
Introduction
This issue of Seminars in Orthodontics is dedicated to devices that very few orthodontists are familiar with – but most orthodontists should become acquainted with. Since the introduction of the American Dental Laser DLase300 to general dentistry more than 30 years go, lasers have slowly but surely become the go-to tool for painless, bloodless surgical procedures in every area of dentistry – from perio dontal and oral surgical procedures to fixed prosthetics (troughing, ovate pontic site formation) to removable prosthetics (tuberosity and torus reduction, vestibuloplasty) to endodontics (canal preparation and steriliza...
Source: Seminars in Orthodontics - May 31, 2020 Category: Dentistry Authors: Robert A. Convissar Source Type: research
Missing teeth in the smile area: space closure in all malocclusions looking for long term health, esthetics and function
In patients with missing teeth in the anterior maxilla, orthodontic space closure constitutes an effective treatment option: evidence-based, and most appropriate for ensuring periodontal health in the long-term. This approach is nowadays feasible in all malocclusions as the first step of an interdisciplinary approach, which aims not only at an optimum esthetic and functional result, but moreover at reducing the invasiveness of subsequent prosthodontic treatment. Therefore, space closure should be considered the first alternative in growing patients and when the gingival margins are visible. (Source: Seminars in Orthodontics)
Source: Seminars in Orthodontics - March 11, 2020 Category: Dentistry Authors: Marco Rosa Source Type: research
Unilateral agenesis of the maxillary lateral incisor: space closure versus space preservation in growing patients
A unilateral congenitally missing maxillary lateral incisor is often associated with a small or peg- shaped contralateral tooth. This form of hypodontia is also frequently combined with a generally undersized maxillary dentition, which could therefore be considered a paradigm for esthetic situations where problems of tooth position, size and form need to be connected and resolved. The space opening versus the space closure option should derive from a hierarchy of decisions. When we treat young patients, the restorative solutions should be obtained by a minimally invasive approach, which facilitates both the reversibility a...
Source: Seminars in Orthodontics - February 20, 2020 Category: Dentistry Authors: Renato Cocconi, Silvia Rapa Source Type: research
Low-tech – high skill treatment in a digital world
Advances in technology are becoming an integral part of case management in interdisciplinary treatment. The use of digital imaging in visualization of treatment goals and treatment design, customized orthodontic appliances, and same day crowns facilitated by digital scanning and milling technology. However we frequently encounter problems that simply do not fit into the many concepts of “digital flow” of treatment. The haptic feedback function of seeing and feeling is still a critical part of treatment delivery, as will be illustrated in this following case report. (Source: Seminars in Orthodontics)
Source: Seminars in Orthodontics - February 18, 2020 Category: Dentistry Authors: David M. Sarver, Melanie Hardee Spooner Source Type: research
Guidelines for autotransplantation of developing premolars to the anterior maxilla
Loss of a permanent maxillary central incisor in a young patient is a therapeutic challenge for dental professionals. Autotransplanted developing premolars replacing missing maxillary incisors provide predictable long-term results and assure bone preservation during growth. Moreover, they can be successfully transformed to the morphology of the missing incisors, which is very important since these teeth are placed centrally in the esthetic zone. Comprehensive interdisciplinary treatment planning is necessary, combining a thorough evaluation of the occlusion and the profile, existing indications for premolar removal, space ...
Source: Seminars in Orthodontics - February 18, 2020 Category: Dentistry Authors: Ewa Monika Czochrowska, Pawe ł Plakwicz Source Type: research
Maxillary molar intrusion using mini-implants in the anterior palate – “Mousetrap” versus “Mini-Mousetrap”
Supra-erupted maxillary molar teeth pose a major restorative challenge when attempting to prosthetically rehabilitate a partially edentulous mandibular dental arch. Traditional approaches with conventional tooth-borne appliances usually entail undesirable side-effects, including extrusion of adjacent teeth. Temporary anchorage devices (TADs), often inserted in the alveolar process, should help to minimize this phenomenon. The interradicular placement of mini-implants positioned between the roots of the maxillary molars has a number of inherent disadvantages and limitations. (Source: Seminars in Orthodontics)
Source: Seminars in Orthodontics - February 12, 2020 Category: Dentistry Authors: Benedict Wilmes, Sivabalan Vasudavan, Dieter Drescher Source Type: research
Substituting congenitally missing maxillary lateral incisors with implant-borne crowns: A topic still worth a discussion?
As the current evidence about the “best” approach for tackling the problem of uni- or bilateral agenesis of maxillary lateral incisors is still conflicting, several options need to be evaluated for each individual patient. While space closure seems to be the safer option for avoiding long-term sequelae, especially progressive in fraocclusion, the latest improvements in implanto-prosthodontics, if coupled with comprehensive orthodontic pretreatment, can achieve excellent aesthetic and functional outcomes at least in the mid to long term, provided that patient compliance is guaranteed. (Source: Seminars in Orthodontics)
Source: Seminars in Orthodontics - February 4, 2020 Category: Dentistry Authors: Ute E.M. Schneider, Lorenz Moser Source Type: research
Introduction
During the last 30 years, interdisciplinary orthodontic-prosthodontic treatment has undergone major changes from the initial diagnosis to the final treatment outcome. Traditionally, adult patients with missing teeth received ortho-prosthodontic care with the focus on creating a solid Class I occlusion and to upright abutment teeth for future implants or bridgework. These occlusion-driven approaches were able to restore good function, but the impact on the smile or the improvement of facial esthetics was more considered a positive ancillary effect than a primary treatment goal. (Source: Seminars in Orthodontics)
Source: Seminars in Orthodontics - January 31, 2020 Category: Dentistry Authors: Dr. Ute E.M. Schneider Source Type: research
Introduction
This issue of Seminars in Orthodontics is devoted to the theme of Perspectives in Orthodontics. This theme originated as a result of a group of academics and clinicians informally discussing what might be the most important issues facing orthodontics today worldwide. There were about 16 different topics mentioned with some overlapping of topics in certain areas. It then became necessary to select about 6 or 7 different topics if we were serious about presenting these perspectives within the format of Seminars in Orthodontics. (Source: Seminars in Orthodontics)
Source: Seminars in Orthodontics - November 1, 2019 Category: Dentistry Authors: Elliott Moskowitz Source Type: research
The Present, Past and Future of Orthodontic Research
The objective of this paper is to evaluate past and present research efforts, and provide directions for future orthodontic research initiatives. Bibliometric indices show that the highest quality and most impactful research is currently being conducted in the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Brazil and Italy. While the quality of orthodontic research has improved substantially over time, more and higher quality randomized controlled trials need to be conducted. Research efforts must be devoted toward developing evidence-based standards of care, which are necessary to protect the orthodontic profession from incursio...
Source: Seminars in Orthodontics - October 31, 2019 Category: Dentistry Authors: Peter H. Buschang, Saeed N. Asiri Source Type: research
The last decade in Orthodontics : A scoping review of the hits,misses and the near misses!
The past decade (2009-19) has seen orthodontics incorporate many new infusions into its fold. This scoping review analyzes published orthodontic literaure in five different domains:1)Recent advancements in orthodontic 3D applications including 3D printing, diagnosis and management. 2)Recent advancements in orthodontic biomaterials, nanotechnology, biomimetics, battery-driven devices.3)Recent advancements in orthodontic patient education, orthodontic training, and orthodontics practice management. (Source: Seminars in Orthodontics)
Source: Seminars in Orthodontics - October 31, 2019 Category: Dentistry Authors: Narayan H. Gandedkar, Nikhilesh R. Vaid, M. Ali Darendeliler, Pratik Premjani, Donald J. Ferguson Source Type: research
The last decade in orthodontics: A scoping review of the hits, misses and the near misses!
The past decade (2009-19) has seen orthodontics incorporate many new infusions into its fold. This scoping review analyzes published orthodontic literaure in five different domains:(1) Recent advancements in orthodontic 3D applications including 3D printing, diagnosis and management. (2) Recent advancements in orthodontic biomaterials, nanotechnology, biomimetics, battery-driven devices. (3) Recent advancements in orthodontic patient education, orthodontic training, and orthodontics practice management. (Source: Seminars in Orthodontics)
Source: Seminars in Orthodontics - October 29, 2019 Category: Dentistry Authors: Narayan H. Gandedkar, Nikhilesh R. Vaid, M. Ali Darendeliler, Pratik Premjani, Donald J. Ferguson Source Type: research
Modern Orthodontics at the Crossroads
Lewis Carroll's classic novel Alice in Wonderland has one of the most enduring heroines in English literature. Alice begins her adventures by falling down the Rabbit hole only to encounter uncertainty, absurdity, and unpredictable conversations and experiences. (Source: Seminars in Orthodontics)
Source: Seminars in Orthodontics - October 28, 2019 Category: Dentistry Authors: Elliott Moskowitz Source Type: research
