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In this article, we introduce a new method of tooth positioner fabrication using modified T.A.R.G. to measure the inclination and angulation of individual teeth. In finishing stage of orthodontic treatment...
Distributions trends were examined in 9159 malocclusion patients had been examined and diagnosed at Department of Orthodontics, College of Dentistry, Yonsei University over a 6 year-period from 1992 to 1997....
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the relation between the treatment duration and cephalometric measurements and the PAR index in Class I malocclusion patients. In 100 Class I...
Skeletal CI III malocclusion is an orthopedic appliance mainly used for growing children with maxillary undergrowth, which largely entails skeletal CI III malocclusion. It improves anterior crossbite and maxillary position...
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of electromagnetic field in orthodontic tooth movement, and the optimal application period of electromagnetic field to initiate tooth movement. Eighty...
This study was concerned with comparing the measured values of labial alveolar bone through the lateral cephalometric radiography and mandibular incisor cross-secional tomogram between two groups, one group of mandibular...
This study was designed to evaluate the frequency and the severity of root resorption of the permanent teeth before orthodontic treatment by means of radiograph in the malocclusion patients. In...
In orthognathic surgery to obtain proper functional and esthetic form after skeletal discrepancy treatment, precise diagnosis and treatment plan are essential. Especially in two jaw surgeries that have serious upper...
Growth and development evaluation of patients with growth potential is of great importance for orthodontic treatment planning. Timing of orthodontic intervention greatly depends on one`s developmental status, thus if there...
Various types of horizontal reference planes are used for diagnosis, treatment planning and evaluation of treatment results. But these reference planes lack accuracy and repro- ducibility, and are mainly for...
Although there is a severe underlying skeletal deformity, the dentition has often maintained some occlusal contact and interdigitation by the teeth compensating in their positions for the skeletal problem, and...
Treatment mechanics should be individualized to be suitable for each patient`s personal teeth and anatomic environment to get a best treatment result with the least harmful effects to teeth and...