
Helen Carolina Becker Letti, Susana Maria Deon Rizzatto, Luciane Macedo de Menezes, Chalana Sangalli Reale, Eduardo Martinelli Santayana de Lima, Fernando Lima Martinelli,
OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to evaluate a sagittal variation on the lower incisors with the use of the lingual arch on the transition from mixed to permanent dentition. METHODS: The sample was constituted of 44 Caucasian patients (26 girls and 18 boys), divided in two groups: CG, control group, monitoring the lower arch space with no orthodontic/orthopedic treatment during the rated period (n = 14); EG, experimental group, presenting anterior inferior mild crowding and installation of ...
Tópico(s): Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
2013 - Dental Press Editora | Dental Press Journal of Orthodontics
Fernando Lima Martinelli, Chalana Sangalli Reale, Ana Maria Bolognese,
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this case report was to evaluate the results of deep overbite correction by the segmented arch technique. METHODS: The first stage of the treatment was performed with this technique to intrude incisors and canines. A maxillary transpalatal bar and a mandibular lingual arch using 0.051-in archwire were employed associated to a facial bow, anchored primarily with occipital pull and, after molar relationship correction, changed to high pull. RESULTS: Upper incisors presented a ...
Tópico(s): Facial Rejuvenation and Surgery Techniques
2012 - Dental Press Editora | Dental Press Journal of Orthodontics