Carlos Flores-Mir

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..903) and average (r = 0.895) maturers but lower (r = 0.751) for delayed maturers. Growth stunting was not associated with dental development and skeletal maturity stages in Peruvian school children...

..Skeletal level influences the correlation values and, therefore, it should be considered whenever possible...

..To evaluate facial soft tissue changes after the use of the twin block appliance in Class II division 1 malocclusion patients...

..To analyze 6 different types of visible anterior occlusion, exclusive of extraoral facial features, in terms of their esthetic appeal, as perceived by 91 randomly selected adult laypersons with different levels of education in Lima, Peru...

..More systematic reviews related to orthodontic topics are published each year, although little has been done to evaluate their search and selection methodologies...

..The objective of this retrospective cohort study was to assess the association of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disc status and craniofacial growth...

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..To evaluate facial soft tissue changes after the use of fixed functional appliances in Class II division 1 malocclusion cases using a systematic review of the literature...

..Three-dimensional quantification is also required to overcome current limitations in our understanding of the soft tissue changes obtained with the use of removable functional appliances...

..To evaluate the self-perceived orthodontic treatment need in a university population evaluated through 3 scales that used different approaches...

..This longitudinal study assessed the potential contribution of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disk status over mandibular linear and angular changes...

..To compare the aesthetic perception of different anterior visible occlusions in different facial and dental views (frontal view, lower facial third view and dental view) by lay persons...

..To evaluate skeletal and dental changes in growing individuals through lateral cephalograms obtained after the sole use of the splint-type Herbst appliances in Class II division 1 malocclusions...

..Our objective was to determine the short-term skeletal and dental effects of the Xbow appliance when compared with an equivalent untreated control group as measured on lateral cephalograms...

..To evaluate the magnitude of lower incisor inclination associated with the vertical facial type in adolescent Class II patients treated with the Xbow appliance...

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..The authors conducted a literature review to evaluate immediate transverse, anteroposterior, and vertical dental and skeletal changes produced by rapid maxillary expansion (RME)...

..The conclusions from this systematic review should be considered with caution because only a secondary level of evidence was found. Long-term randomized clinical trials are needed...

..To evaluate the association between vertical facial morphology and overjet in untreated Class II subjects...

..To predict lower incisor proclination from initial cephalometric values in Class II division 1 patients treated in phase I with the Xbow appliance...

..67. Although not statistically significant, there was a trend for greater Internet access by younger practitioners...

..1, alpha =0.05). A lateral slice from CBCT imaging can be used to perform traditional cephalometric analysis with levels of precision and accuracy comparable to traditional lateral cephalometrics...

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..The aim of the present systematic review is to investigate the accuracy of computer programs in predicting soft tissue response subsequent to skeletal changes after orthognathic surgery...

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..To evaluate intra-examiner and inter-examiner reliability of 3D CBCT-generated landmarks previously used in traditional 2D cephalometry...

..Therefore, they conducted a study to evaluate skeletal and dental changes after fixed SME treatment in orthodontic patients with constricted arches...

..In this study, we tested the accuracy of the cone-beam computed tomography panoramic (pan)-like image in the projection of mesiodistal tooth angulations...

..To evaluate the long-term skeletal stability after maxillary surgical advancement with conventional Le Fort I osteotomy in patients with cleft lip and palate by a systematic review of the published data...

..To assess dimensional accuracy and stability of 2 irreversible hydrocolloid alternative impression materials with immediate and delayed pouring...

..The authors conducted a literature review to determine the validity and reliability of mixed-dentition analysis (MDA) methods used to predict permanent tooth size in the mixed dentition and to evaluate the effect of relevant variables...

..This procedure is now used at the University of Alberta orthodontic clinic...

..More transverse dental arch changes were found after puberty as compared with before, but the difference may not be clinically significant. No anteroposterior dental changes were found on lateral cephalometric radiographs...

..The role of skeletal maturity assessment in clinical and research applications is discussed and recommendations are provided...

..To evaluate available information on the effects of rapid maxillary expansion on nasal airway minimal cross-sectional area and volume, as measured by acoustic rhinometry...

..Privacy issues were not perceived as a significant barrier...

..To evaluate the relative skeletal and dental changes produced by the crown- or banded-type Herbst appliance in growing Class II division 1 malocclusion cases...

..To determine if an association exists between appliance-induced labial movement of mandibular incisors and gingival recession...

..Researchers have conducted extensive studies regarding dentoalveolar factors that affect anterior dental esthetics; however, there is no consensus regarding laypeople's perspectives on these factors...

..The authors conducted a review to evaluate the magnitude of esthetic impairment that the general public is able to discern with regard to periodontal factors...

..Conclusions: Virtual study models are clinically acceptable compared with plaster study models with regard to intrarater reliability and validity of selected linear measurements...

..This study was conducted to systematically review long-term skeletal stability after craniofacial distraction osteogenesis...

..The objective of this study was to evaluate the available published information on the reliability and accuracy of skeletal CT landmark identification and associated measurement accuracy through CT in the maxillofacial region...

..The aim of this systematic review was to investigate the accuracy of computer programs in predicting skeletal changes after orthognathic surgery...

..Our objective was to determine the diagnostic capability of panoramic imaging in any of its forms to detect mandibular asymmetry...

..Reasons for the poor reporting are discussed. Because of the general poor quality of reporting of the analysed studies, findings of studies using surface electromyography of masticatory muscles should be interpreted with caution...

..Conclusions: Current evidence suggests maxillary advancement with DO has good stability in CLP patients with moderate and severe maxillary hypoplasia...

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..The purpose of this study was to consider the available evidence regarding premature loss of primary molars and the implications for treatment planning...

..Pouring time of irreversible hydrocolloid impressions differs depending on the brand and intended use, either of which may result in variable dimensional stability...

..The authors conducted a systematic review of the literature to determine the treatment effects of the Invisalign orthodontic system (Align Technology), Santa Clara, Calif.)...

..Achieving a work-family balance is of paramount importance to female orthodontists, and the results of this study may be applied to other specialties in dentistry...

..To carry out a systematic review to assess the evidence concerning the association between head and cervical posture and temporomandibular disorders (TMD)...

..The purpose of this systematic review was to evaluate the available evidence regarding dental and skeletal changes produced during pressure garment use in facial burns...

..To evaluate the quantitative effects on torque expression of varying the slot size of stainless steel orthodontic brackets and the dimension of stainless steel wire, and to analyze the limitations of the experimental methods used...

..st> The authors analyzed the literature critically to determine the frequency and nature of incidental findings (IFs) in cone-beam computed tomographic (CBCT) scans of the head and neck region...

..To evaluate the ability of different diagnostic imaging techniques for diagnosing the presence of erosions and osteophytes in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ)...

..An overall dental relapse of 0.5-1 mm is reported after 1 year of orthodontic treatment. The conclusions should be considered with caution because only a secondary level of evidence was found...

..Although the anterior and overall ratios and the differences between the upper and lower tooth width sums are greater in subjects with crowding, no clinically significant difference is observed (less than one mm)...

..It is important not only to evaluate the statistical need for specific SLRE in different populations, but also to state the clinical significance of their differences against commonly used SLRE...

..The MLRE determination coefficient was 60% with a standard error of 0.8 mm. This new MLRE underestimates (less than 1 mm discrepancy) the actual SPCP in only 7% of the cases on the basis of a validation sample...

..In nongrowing patients, the segmented arch technique can produce 1.5 mm of incisor intrusion in the maxillary arch and 1.9 mm in the mandibular arch...

..The 2-standard deviation range from the Bolton standard did not predict clinically significant anterior and total tooth-width ratio discrepancies...

..This study helps to understand the odontometric component of the dental crowding multifactorial origin...

..The objective of this study was to identify the intra-arch occlusal characteristics that best discriminated 3 groups with different grades of dental arch discrepancies. This cross-sectional analysis was conducted in Lima, Peru, in 2003...

..Further studies are required to support current findings...

..Few studies have been conducted among children to investigate the effects of malnutrition and race on the timing of tooth formation...

..To determine the individual and combined influence of some anterior occlusal characteristics on self-perceived dental appearance in a sample of young adults...

..To assess the impact of previously provided orthodontic treatment on the normative need in a sample of young adult Peruvians...

..This controlled trial cephalometrically compared soft profile changes during orthodontic treatment with a banded Herbst appliance against a control group...

..CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS: Systematic review methodology is improving, though key components frequently are absent. Reviews should be read critically and in consideration of the methodological flaws...

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..In this population, malocclusion was characterized by a relatively high frequency of missing teeth, appreciable dental crowding, and inadequate anteroposterior relationships...

..The clinical significance of the magnitude of the true intrusion reported is questionable as the sole treatment option to correct open-bite malocclusions. Better quantification method of the true intrusion attained has to be utilized...

..The behavior of the elastomeric chains in both arches was statistically and clinically similar. CONCLUSIONS: Both types of elastomeric chain produced the same clinical effects...

..Because no consensus could be reached on what are the most useful landmarks, we recommend that clinicians look for multiple deviant measures of adenoid size rather than one definitive quantification...