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Orthodontists generally use 12-16 oz elastics (3/16") in extraction cases or 2× 6 oz elastics on either side of the mouth (3/16"), but in non extraction cases 16-20 oz elastics (3/16") or 2× 8 oz elastics are used. It is very important to know the side effects of Class II elastics before using them in an orthodontic treatment.
It is a general rule to expand the maxilla to a point where the lingual cusp of maxillary molar teeth touch the buccal cusp of mandibular molar teeth. Studies done decades ago by Krebs [ 14 ] (1964), Stockfisch [ 15 ] (1969) and Linder Aronson [ 16 ] (1979) showed that about one-third to one-half of the expansion was lost before the expansion ...
Socket preservation or alveolar ridge preservation is a procedure to reduce bone loss after tooth extraction. [1] [2] After tooth extraction, the jaw bone has a natural tendency to become narrow, and lose its original shape because the bone quickly resorbs, resulting in 30–60% loss in bone volume in the first six months. [3]
Guided bone regeneration (GBR) and guided tissue regeneration (GTR) are dental surgical procedures that use barrier membranes to direct the growth of new bone and gingival tissue at sites with insufficient volumes or dimensions of bone or gingiva for proper function, esthetics or prosthetic restoration.
Narrowing this week’s list of risers and fallers was tough.There were legitimately 15 players I could’ve placed in this article. Cooper Kupp is creeping up draft boards with just a single ...
Where the enamel (the hard outer surface of the tooth) has cavitated or even has a small breach due to tooth decay, the cavity can be enlarged with special hand instruments when necessary to enable access to the soft decayed tooth tissue. After removing as much decay as necessary, the cavity is cleaned with water, dried and filled with the HVGIC.
Stay on top of the latest fantasy basketball draft trends as analyst Dan Titus highlights the biggest risers and fallers ahead of season tip-off.
The statistics aren’t eye-popping; Williams has completed 10 for 20 attempts through two games. But, his 8.5 yards per attempt is impressive and he’s shown excellent mobility in the pocket and ...