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Tooth extractions in Orthodontics: first or second premolars?
Araújo,Telma Martins de; Caldas,Luciana DuarteABSTRACT Tooth crowding and protrusions demand rigorous attention during orthodontic planning that includes the extraction of first and second premolars. Some characteristics, such as dentoalveolar bone discrepancies, maxillomandibular relations, facial profile, skeletal maturation, dental asymmetries and patient cooperation, are important elements of an orthodontic diagnosis. This study discusses the options o...
Digital models: How can dental arch form be verified chairside?
Tavares,Alana; Braga,Emanuel; Araújo,Telma Martins deABSTRACT Introduction: Plaster dental casts are routinely used during clinical practice to access maxillary dental arch form and assist on fabrication of individualized orthodontic archwires. Recently introduced, digital model technology may offer a limitation for the obtainment of a dental physical record. In this context, a tool for dental arch form assessment for chairside use is necessary when employing dig...
Effect of dental bleaching after bracket bonding and debonding using three diff...
Gomes,Lucianna de Oliveira; Mathias,Paula; Rizzo,Patricia; Araújo,Telma Martins de; Cangussu,Maria Cristina TeixeiraOBJECTIVE: To evaluate the influence of bonding and debonding of orthodontic brackets on dental in-home bleaching, taking into account three different adhesive systems. METHODS: Forty-four bovine incisors were divided into four groups according to the primer system used for orthodontic bracket bonding. Following the debonding of orthodontic brackets, the teeth were stored in staining solution for 96 hours. Then...
Effects of chin advancement surgery in hyoid bone and tongue positions and in t...
Cabral,Milena Barreto de Arruda; Freitas,André Carlos de; Araújo,Telma Martins de; Pena,Nilson; Brandão Filho,Rivail AlmeidaINTRODUCTION: Advancement genioplasty has been increasingly indicated for the correction of anterior mandibular deficiency as it balances the patient's profile and generates functional changes. OBJECTIVE: Thus, the aim of this study was to assess the effects of advancement genioplasty in the oropharyngeal size and in the position of the hyoid bone and tongue. METHODS: The sample comprised 22 lateral cephalometr...
Preparation and evaluation of orthodontic setup
Araújo,Telma Martins de; Fonseca,Lílian Martins; Caldas,Luciana Duarte; Costa-Pinto,Roberto AmaranteINTRODUCTION: An orthodontic or diagnostic setup consists in cutting and realigning the teeth in plaster models, making it an important resource in orthodontic treatment planning. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this article is to provide a detailed description of a technique to build an orthodontic setup model and a method to evaluate it. CONCLUSIONS: Although laborious, orthodontic setup procedure and analysis can prov...
Gingival esthetics: an orthodontic and periodontal approach
Seixas,Máyra Reis; Costa-Pinto,Roberto Amarante; Araújo,Telma Martins deINTRODUCTION: Currently, people's esthetic requirements and expectations have increased substantially. Therefore, dentists have been seeking ways to provide excellent treatment results which, consequently, increasingly require a well organized transdisciplinary approach. The link between orthodontics and periodontics became evident from the moment professionals began to understand the biology of tooth movement....
Effectiveness of CO2 laser in removal of papillary gingival hyperplasia
Gama,Sabrina Kívia Correia; Habib,Fernando Antônio Lima; Pinheiro,Antônio Luiz Barbosa; Araújo,Telma Martins deINTRODUCTION: Laser applications have increased in a variety of dental procedures, especially in surgeries of soft tissues. Radiation is not invasive and is very well tolerated by tissues. CO2 laser acts in small vessels promoting blood coagulation, making it possible to work in a controlled way. Patients undergoing fixed orthodontic therapy often present injuries of gingival hyperplasia, originating esthetical...
O papel da Ortodontia como auxiliar na estética labial
Machado,Andre Wilson; Santos,Tarsila Carvalho dos; Araújo,Telma Martins de; Gandini Jr,Luiz GonzagaA busca pela excelência na estética facial tem sido uma realidade nos consultórios dos profissionais de saúde. Dentre os aspectos procurados pelos pacientes, destaca-se o aumento do contorno dos lábios, cada vez mais realizado e pesquisado por dermatologistas e cirurgiões-plásticos. Embora bons resultados sejam alcançados com os mais diversos procedimentos para preenchimento labial, a literatura mostra diversas...
Checklist dos aspectos estéticos a serem considerados no diagnóstico e tratamen...
Seixas,Máyra Reis; Costa-Pinto,Roberto Amarante; Araújo,Telma Martins deINTRODUÇÃO: a exposição exagerada da gengiva ao sorrir é um dos problemas que afetam negativamente a estética do sorriso e, na maioria das vezes, está relacionada à atuação conjunta de alguns fatores etiológicos. A análise sistematizada de alguns aspectos do sorriso e da posição de repouso dos lábios facilita a correta avaliação desses pacientes. OBJETIVO: apresentar um checklist de características dentolabiais...
Board Brasileiro de Ortodontia e Ortopedia Facial: certificando excelência
Lima Filho,Roberto M. A.; Vogel,Carlos Jorge; Zen,Estélio; Bolognese,Ana Maria; Mucha,José Nelson; Araújo,Telma Martins deO Board Brasileiro de Ortodontia e Ortopedia Facial (BBO) é uma entidade de Certificação Nacional de padrão de excelência clínica no exercício da especialidade. O artigo, ora apresentado, traz o histórico da criação do BBO, sua estrutura e as fases que compõem a avaliação para obtenção da Certificação. Apresenta, ainda, o relato do primeiro exame aplicado no Brasil. O objetivo é multiplicar o conhecimento, entr...