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The purpose of this study was to establish Cephalometric norms for Coastal Andhra school going children by Steiner analysis and compare with Caucasian norms. The method involved clinical examination, collection and analysis of 100 lateral cephalometric radiographs of Vijayawada children (70 males and 30 females, between 12 and 14 years of age). All cephalometric landmarks were located and tracing was done according to Steiner analysis. The mean value and standard deviation of each measurement were calculated. Statistical comparison was done using Student t-test. The result of this study showed that the Vijayawada children had retrusion of mandible relative to cranial base, proclination of bothmaxillary and mandibular teeth, showed greater convexity of face, with anteriorly placed occlusal plane to cranium and less prominent chin. In conclusion,all these ethnic differences should be considered during orthodontic treatment.
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The purpose of this article was to review and update current data of the use of stem cells for dental but specifically orthodontic purpose. Interest regarding stem cell based therapies for the treatment of congenital or acquired craniofacial deformities is rapidly growing. Craniofacial problems such as periodontal disease, cleft lip and palate, ear microtia, craniofacial microsomia, and head and neck cancers are not only common but also some of the most burdensome surgical problems worldwide. Treatments often require a multi-staged multidisciplinary team approach. Current surgical therapies attempt to reduce the morbidity and social/emotional impact, yet outcomes can still be unpredictable and unsatisfactory. The concept of harvesting stem cells followed by expansion, differentiation, seeding onto a scaffold and retransplanting them is likely to become a clinical reality. In this review, the translational applications of stem cell therapy in tissue regeneration for craniofacial defects are summarized.
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Aim: The aim of this study was to assess the patients’ expectations from orthodontic treatment in order to provide optimal treatment based on their expectations resulting in patient satisfaction. Materials and methods: A prevalidated questionnaire was used to measure the patients’ responses, which included questions about expectations of their initial visit, the type of orthodontic treatment expected, problems associated with treatment, duration and frequency of attendance, benefits and complications of treatment. Descriptive analyses were used to calculate the responses of the patients. Results: This study showed that improved dento-facial appearance and gain in confidence were the most common expectations among the patients’ in both the genders. Conclusions: Measuring patients’ expectations from orthodontic treatment before initiation of treatment by the orthodontists might lead to more satisfaction and less disappointment.