Objective . The aim of this cross-sectional study was to investigate the prevalence dental anomalies that could be a cause malocclusion in western region Saudi Arabia. Materials and Methods A retrospective 878 digital orthopantomograms (OPGs) taken patients, age ranging between 12 30 years, who presented treatment at Faculty Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Arabia 2002 2011. OPGs records were reviewed for congenitally missing teeth, supernumerary impactions, ectopic eruption,...

This study was aimed to investigate the prevalence of maxillary lateral incisor agenesis and associated skeletal characteristics in an orthodontic patient population.The records 1066 patients seeking treatment were screened for (MLIA). The following data recorded each subject: age; gender; unilateral or bilateral MLI side. cephalogram subject with MLIA digitally traced. compared age-matched control Class I.The 4.9% (52 patients) which 63.5% females. There a significant difference between...

The objective of this study is to investigate the correlation between psychomotor skills and academic performance dental students.Didactic preclinical scores were collected for students who graduated from Faculty Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, in 2011. Three courses (Dental Anatomy, Removable Prosthodontic Denture, Orthodontics) selected. Correlations comparing didactic practical done total samples, then males females separately.There was no significant three...

Background and objective: The aim of the present study was to develop examine a new non-invasive injectable graft for repair alveolar bone clefts using recombinant human morphogenetic protein-2 (rhBMP-2) encapsulated within liposomal in situ gel (LIG).Method: Different formulations loaded with rhBMP-2 were prepared, effects preparation methods lipid content on efficiency encapsulation liposomes studied. For gel, deacetylated gellan gum (DGG) used, vitro gelation characteristics evaluated. In...

The aim of this cross-sectional study was to compare the dimensions mandibular symphysis (MS) between gender and different sagittal vertical skeletal relationships. Pre-treatment records orthodontic patients were divided according gender, (Class I, II III) (decreased, average increased plane [MP] angle) Measurements MS parameters performed on lateral cephalograms using IMAGEJ software. Comparisons relationships multifactorial one-way ANOVA, independent sample t-tests. A total 104 (25 males...

This cross-sectional study compared and contrasted the morphological characteristics of Class I, II III malocclusions in an adolescent Saudi population. Adolescent Saudis with Angle's were selected from orthodontic patients' records. Angular linear measurements between three groups. Cephalometric analysis was performed using VistadentOC® software. Multifactorial ANOVA for angular within Orthodontic records 300 patients included. There no significant difference groups age distribution...

This longitudinal study was aimed to investigate the association between didactic grades and practical skills for dental students whether can reliability predict students' performance.Didactic graduates from Faculty of Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University, years 2009 2011 were collected. Four courses selected: Dental Anatomy, Operative Prosthodontics, Orthodontics. Pearson product-moment correlation analyses scores conducted.There only a significant Anatomy course (P<0.001). There also all...

Class II malocclusion in nongrowing patients is a great challenge treatment especially if the degree of severe. In such cases, use miniscrews for orthodontic camouflage can produce results comparable to that orthognathic surgery. This case report presents an adult patient with severe combined bilateral posterior crossbite, deep bite, crowded lower arch, and history extraction right first molar. The involved upper arch expansion by quad helix appliance followed left 1st premolars. A...

This paper describes an adult Saudi male patient who presented with a severe skeletal class II deformity. The case was managed combination of presurgical orthodontic treatment followed by double jaw orthognathic surgery and then another phase for final occlusal detailing. Extraction the four first premolars done during to decompensate upper lower incisors give room surgical setback maxillary anterior segment. Double performed: bilateral sagittal split ramus osteotomy 8 mm mandibular...

This case report describes the treatment of a Saudi female patient, aged 13 years 8 months at start treatment, with Class I bimaxillary dentoalveolar protrusion and extracted maxillary first molars. Miniscrews were placed bilaterally in interdental space between both upper lower posterior teeth. The plan consisted extraction permanent molars, distalization premolars using miniscrews followed by en masse retraction six anterior active period was 2 months. Arch retention done wrap-around...

Few studies have investigated the volumetric relationship between condyles and mandible bilaterally.Condylar mandibular segmentations from a sample of cone-beam computed tomography for 37 individuals were selected. T-test, correlation linear regression analyses performed to assess relationships volumes mandible.The volume was significantly different genders (p < 0.05). There significant but moderate condyle rest on same side 0.01). A analysis model demonstrated that condylar is related found...

Class III malocclusions present a great challenge for many orthodontists, especially if are found in adult patients and alongside other dental problems. This case report shows an patient with skeletal class anterior crossbite, unilateral posterior crossbite on the right side, congenital absence of both lateral incisors retained deciduous teeth, shift lower midline. The upper teeth premolars were extracted. Leveling alignment initiated. Build-up composite resin placed first molars allowed...

A harmonious soft-tissue facial profile is an important consideration in orthodontic diagnosis and treatment planning.Extraction of premolar teeth sometimes necessary to achieve the goals.Facial soft tissue adaptation incisors retraction still controversial.This study was carried out evaluate response maxillary mandibular retraction.Pre post lateral cephalograms 30 patients, having bimaxillary dental protrusion, who required extraction four first premolars, were traced, superimposed,...

The feeling of pain as a result orthodontic tooth movement is one the most cited negative side effects associated with treatment.Pain intensity ranges from slight soreness to severe constant, throbbing pain.The purpose present investigation was assess experiences during initial stages treatment in terms level and duration.Also relate these assessments different age ranges.The subject material comprised 45 female patients an range 11 -39 years Class I, crowding.All were treated by extraction...