1/294. Orthodontic considerations in individuals with down syndrome: a case report.The skeletal and soft tissue features, aberrations in dental development, and periodontal and caries characteristics of down syndrome related to orthodontic treatment are discussed. A case report describing the successful orthodontic treatment of a 13-year-old boy with down syndrome and a severe malocclusion is presented.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1keywords = dental, occlusion (Clic here for more details about this article) |
2/294. Early treatment of a severe Class II Division 1 malocclusion.This case report shows the effects of functional therapy at an early age in a severe Class II, division 1 malocclusion. Favorable changes in the profile and in the lip seal were achieved. The dental irregularity was treated by fixed appliances and extraction therapy. The patient and her parents were pleased with the final outcome.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 2.2557433733019keywords = dental, occlusion (Clic here for more details about this article) |
3/294. Activator and Begg appliance management of a severe Angle Class II, division 1 malocclusion.A male patient aged 12 years 11 months presented with the chief complaint of prominent, spaced upper teeth and was keen to overcome his dental problem.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1.9418075299765keywords = dental, occlusion (Clic here for more details about this article) |
4/294. Elongated stylohyoid process: a report of three cases.The stylohyoid process is part of the stylohyoid chain--the styloid process, the stylohyoid ligament, and the lesser cornu of the hyoid bone. The stylohyoid chain is derived from the second branchial arch. Mineralisation of the stylohyoid ligament and ossification at the tip may increase the length of the styloid process. An elongated stylohyoid or styloid process is considered to be the source of craniofacial and cervical pain commonly known as Eagle's syndrome. In some instances the stylohyoid process may be considerably elongated, yet remain asymptomatic. This paper reports three patients with elongated stylohyoid processes discovered incidentally on routine radiographic examination.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 0.68606415667452keywords = dental (Clic here for more details about this article) |
5/294. Nonsurgical correction of a class II malocclusion with a vertical growth tendency.malocclusion, with a superimposed vertical growth tendency, is often difficult to treat without a combined surgical orthodontic approach. Certain situations, however, may preclude surgery as a treatment option. The following case report demonstrates the use of orthodontic mechanotherapy alone in successfully treating a patient that exhibited a Class II Division I malocclusion with a high mandibular plane angle and vertical growth tendency.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1.8836150599529keywords = occlusion (Clic here for more details about this article) |
6/294. Class II Division 2 malocclusion: genetics or environment? A case report of monozygotic twins.A pair of monozygotic twins with different malocclusion phenotypes (Class II Division 2 and Class II Division 1) is presented. The case report supports the hypothesis that heredity is not the sole controlling factor in the etiology of Class II Division 2 malocclusion.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1.8836150599529keywords = occlusion (Clic here for more details about this article) |
7/294. Severe high Angle Class II Division 1 malocclusion with vertical maxillary excess and gummy smile: a case report.Severe Class II Division 1 malocclusion with vertical maxillary excess and gummy smiles can be treated in several ways. Early orthodontic treatment with vertical control may decrease the malocclusion as well as improve the appearance. In severe cases, orthognathic surgery might be the optimal solution. The following case report describes a patient with a severe gummy smile, where the final esthetic improvement was achieved by using a periodontal procedure after orthodontic treatment.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1.8836150599529keywords = occlusion (Clic here for more details about this article) |
8/294. Class II malocclusion correction: an American board of orthodontics case.A Class II open bite malocclusion with a narrowed maxilla, an increased lower anterior facial height, and a tooth size discrepancy are presented. The malocclusion was treated nonextraction in 2 phases. The mixed dentition phase of treatment was maxillary molar uprighting followed by a bonded rapid palatal expander. The vertical dimension was managed with a vertical pull chincup. The full appliance phase included buildups of the maxillary lateral incisors and mechanics to control lower incisor position.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1.8836150599529keywords = occlusion (Clic here for more details about this article) |
9/294. Rapid palatal expansion in treatment of Class II malocclusions.A technique which combines the use of rapid maxillary expansion and fixed appliance in growing patients, is presented. The treatment in three patients with Class II division 1 malocclusion and different skeletal patterns is described, and relative advantages highlighted.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1.5696792166274keywords = occlusion (Clic here for more details about this article) |
10/294. Case report of malocclusion with abnormal head posture and TMJ symptoms.Abnormal cervical muscle function can cause abnormal head posture, adversely affecting the development and morphology of the cervical spine and maxillofacial skeleton, which in turn leads to facial asymmetry and occlusal abnormality. There can be morphologic abnormalities of the mandibular fossa, condyle, ramus, and disk accompanying the imbalance of the cervical and masticatory muscles activities. Two normally growing Japanese female patients with Class II Division 1 malocclusion presented with TMJ symptoms and poor head posture as a result of abnormal sternocleidomastoid and trapezius cervical muscle activities. One patient underwent tenotomy of the two heads of the sternocleidomastoid muscle and the other patient did not. In addition to orthodontics, the 2 patients received physiotherapy of the cervical muscles during treatment. Both were treated with a functional appliance as a first step, followed by full multi-bracketed treatment to establish a stable form of occlusion and to improve facial esthetics with no head gear. This interdisciplinary treatment approach resulted in normalization of stomatognathic function, elimination of TMJ symptoms, and improvement of facial esthetics. In the growing patients, the significant response of the fossa, condyle, and ramus on the affected side during and after occlusal correction contributed to the improvement of cervical muscle activity. Based on the result, early occlusal improvement, combined with orthopedic surgery of the neck muscles or physiotherapy to achieve muscular balance of the neck and masticatory muscles, was found to be effective. Two patients illustrate the potential for promoting symmetric formation of the TMJ structures and normal jaw function, with favorable effects on posttreatment growth of the entire maxillofacial skeleton.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1.8836150599529keywords = occlusion (Clic here for more details about this article) |
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