Having a clear vision for what a healthy occlusal outcome for dentistry is priceless, and the same is true for occlusal therapy. This clear vision, along with defined goals, will allow the clinicia...
Retention is the phase of orthodontic treatment which maintains the teeth in their orthodontically corrected positions following the cessation of active orthodontic tooth movement. Orthodontic reta...
Myogenous temporomandibular disorders (or masticatory myalgia) are characterized by pain and dysfunction that arise from pathologic and functional processes in the masticatory muscles. Association...
Research is a scientific and systematic search for pertinent information on a specific topic. In fact, research is an art of scientific investigation. Research is an academic activity and as such t...
Orthodontic anchorage is defined as resistance to unwanted tooth movement. During orthodontic treatment the teeth are exposed to forces and moments, and these acting forces always generate recipro...
Medically compromised children and adults are increasingly likely to seek orthodontic care as improved medical management creates more long-term survivors. Orthodontic treatment is often considered...
The term jaw expansion refers to "widening" of the back teeth. In general, the upper set of teeth should fit around (outside) the lower set of teeth. As such, the upper jaw should be "wider" than ...