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Study Finds High Success Rate for Miniscrew Implants

Miniscrew implants demonstrated an 87.7% success rate when used for anchorage reinforcement, according to a recent study conducted by Greek researchers. The findings appear in the Journal of Dental Research.For the study, the researchers conducted

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Tips on protecting against decalcification and securely fitting molar bands

Treating Palatally Impacted Canines with TOMAS

Efficient clinical management of palatally impacted canines is truly one of the most challenging orthodontic problems that clinicians face. Traditionally, a full fixed appliance worked to a full-dimension stainless steel wire serves as the anchorage

The Excellent Torquing Spring

One of the most challenging issues we as orthodontic practitioners face is post-treatment relapse. When we move a lingually placed lateral incisor, central, or palatally impacted cuspid, the key is to get the roots lined up under the crowns so

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Tips on treating palatally impacted canines and diagnosing functional tongue space

Dental Bib Chains are Potential Source for Infection and Disease

Noel Kelsch, an infection control columnist, registered dental hygienist and former president of the California Dental Hygienists' Association, recently conducted a study on various types of dental chains and clips. What she found led her to write a

Rethinking the Orthodontic Practice

"Green" concepts can apply to your entire practice

European Journal of Orthodontics Publishes Research on Phototherapy and Orthodontics

A new research paper, titled "Resonance Frequency Analysis of Orthodontic Miniscrews Subjected to Light-Emitting Diode Photobiomodulation Therapy," was recently published in the European Journal of Orthodontics. The principal

Research Uncovers Possible Target to Control Inflammatory Damage to Teeth

New research, published in the journal BMC Immunology,shows that odontoblast cells are part of the immune system and fight toprotect teeth from decay, providing possible targets to controlirreversible inflammatory damage to teeth.It is known that

Biolux Begins Clinical Trial on Efficacy of Phototherapy in Orthodontic Treatment

Biolux Research Ltd,Vancouver, Canada, has begun a long-term clinical trial to evaluate theeffects of Biolux phototherapy technology on orthodontic tooth movementand treatment time lines. The trial, conducted at the University ofAlabama at

Inventors Patent Magnetic Retainer System

According to an article from DentistryIQ, two inventors have invented an orthodontic retention system that uses magnets. US Patent No. 7,854,610 was issued to co-inventors Eugene L. Dellinger and Aron E. Dellinger.An abstract of the invention,

FDA Upholds Mercury Amalgam Safety Decision While IAOMT Calls for a Ban

Last week, an advisory panel to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)convened a professional panel review to again look at the safety issuesassociated with mercury amalgam in dentistry. A group of scientists anddental and medical professionals,

Lecture Brings Attention to Infection Control Risk Faced by Orthodontic Professionals

Mary Govoni, CDA, RDH, MBA, past president of the American Dental Hygienists Association, spoke at the Greater New York Dental Society Meeting about infection control and the risks orthodontic and dental professionals face during procedures. Govoni

Researchers Differentiate Dental Stem Cells Into Dystrophin-Producing Muscle Cells

A new studyhas differentiated dental stem cells, further demonstrating theirplasticity, into dystrophin-producing multinucleated muscle cells. Theresearch, published in PLoS One, was led by Jeremy Mao, DDS, PhD,professor and director of the Tissue

The Cantilever Wrap Around Appliance

The Tremont Cantilever Wrap Around Appliance is ideal for maxillary retention with a well-finished occlusion that includes the second molars. The cantilever arm provides support to the labial bow and eliminates the need for interproximal support

The Enamel Safe Bur

As all orthodontists know, removal of composite resin at debonding needs to be done carefully to prevent the excessive removal of enamel. The more enamel a tooth has, the better it reflects light, and ultimately the better it looks. As we get closer

NIH Gives NYU Grant to Identify Oral Cancer Bacteria

According to an announcement from New York University (NYU), the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, part of the NIH, has awarded a 2-year, $245,000 grant to an NYU dental research team with the goal of identifying bacteria in

Clinical Tips

Tips on using retainers and burs

Study Identifies New Treatment for Tooth Hypersensitivity

Researchers at the New York University (NYU) College of Dentistryhave identified a new approach for treating tooth hypersensitivity,while simultaneously preventing bacteria from causing further harm. The study found that a coating made from fluoride

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