The esthetic zone of Smile Abstract: Timeless human esthetics implies a sense of beauty, a pleasing impulse, naturalness, and a youthful appearance relative to one’s age. The goal for esthetic treatment should be an enhanced but natural appearance that imparts a vibrant and believable appearance to the patient. This should…
Past Issues 2006 – 2016
Issue 9.3
Toxicological Aspect of Orthodontic Bonding Materials Abstract: Composites are the most commonly used materials in the contemporary orthodontic practice for bonding attachments to the tooth surface. Superior aesthetics, bond strength and adequate working time are the most common advantages cited. The literature however is scarce about the potential adverse effect…
Issue 9.2
Set Up “M” wire for Traction of Impacted Mandibular Premolars Abstract: Mandibular second premolars are the most commonly impacted teeth after maxillary canines and maxillary and mandibular third molars. Impacted teeth require very light amount of extrusive forces so as to erupt them into the dental arch. Many techniques and…
Issue 9.1
Class III malocclusion. Role of nature and nurture Abstract: In order to make an accurate diagnosis and growth prediction, the orthodontist should consider the role that genetics plays in determining the facial morphology of the patient. One of the major problems which have delayed progress in the investigation of the…
Issue 8.4
The segmental mechanics – An efficient method to reduce treatment duration in severely crowded cases literature Abstract: Segmental mechanics consists of multiple wire cross-sections in different segments of the arch. The advantages of segmental mechanics in comparison with continuous mechanics are a statically determinate force system, relatively constant force, minimal…