Frequency and etiology of midline diastema in orthodontic patients reporting to armed forces institute of dentistry Rawalpindi

To determine the frequency and etiology of maxillary midline diastema [MMD] in local settings. Descriptive study. The study was carried out on orthodontic patients reporting to Armed Forces Institute of Dentistry Rawalpindi [AFID] from 2001 to 2007 at the Department of Orthodontics, Armed Forces Institute of Dentistry Rawalpindi. A total of 1800 cases of malocclusions, were collected from orthodontic dept of AFID Rawalpindi, during research period. Sample purification resulted in a research sample of 1747 patients. The data of all patients was analysed as regards to age, gender, occlusal traits, and relevant disatema findings. The frequency of MMD turned out to be 12.59%. No single etiological factor was found responsible for MMD, however increased over jet was the most frequently [56.56%] occurring factor related to MMD, followed by high frenum attachment [33.03%] and finally deep bite, 31.6%. Maxillary midline diastema is a common entity associated with multifactorial etiology. Focusing on symptomatic treatment rather than addressing the cause oriented approach will lead to relapse of the already existing problem. Permanent retention should be considered in most cases

Success rate and pain perception in orthodontic patients receiving bone screws for anchorage: a pilot study

Anchorage enhancement through implants has received much consideration in the past decade. Recently small diameter orthodontic mini screws have been used to reinforce anchorage in orthodontic patients. Added discomfort may influence the patients decision to elect screws as alternatives to more conventional reinforcement systems. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the success rate, and pain anticipation before screw placement, and actual perception after placement based on a ten point Visual Analog Scale. 1.4mm diameter Biotech self tapping mini screws were placed in 11 patients selected for implants. Questionnaires were filled by patients on the first post operative appointment. Results showed that the success rate of mini screws was 86.36%. There was no significant different between the level of pain anticipated and that actually perceived by patients. Conclusively, a large scale study may throw further light on the acceptability and success rate of Orthodontic Mini Screws

Frequency of ectopic canines - a study

The purpose of this study was to assess the frequency of ectopic canines in patients' reporting to the 28 Military Dental Centre Lahore Cantt, seeking orthodontic treatment during the last twelve months. A total of 173 patients were evaluated. Out of which 41[24%] patients [11 were males and 30 were females] with an approximate male to female ratio of 1:3. Most frequent location was labial, 38 out of 41[93%]

Frequency of impacted canines in orthodontic patients presenting to armed forces institute of dentistry

The aim of our study was to observe the frequency of patients presenting with impacted canines in our subset of population. This is cross-sectional observational study. The study was conducted in the Orthodontic Department at Armed forces Institute of Dentistry Rawalpindi. Orthopantomographs [OPGs] of 1956 consecutive patients were observed for impacted canines. Thirty two patients were excluded for various reasons. Age and gender was recorded Orthopetomographs [OPGs] and intra-oral photographs were observed to detect the impaction of canines. Out of 1924 orthodontic patients [64] 3.33% were found to have impacted canines. The mean age of the patients presenting with impactions was 18.3 years. The male to female ratio was 1:2. The 87.5% of the impactions were unilateral. Single tooth impactions were the most common followed by two or three impactions in the same patient. The most frequently impacted tooth in 51.56% of the cases was the right maxillary cuspid. The least common was the right mandibular cuspid, 4.7%. A frequency higher than the previously quoted prevalence was found in our study. Racial and ethnic factors may have a role, further large scale studies are required to validate this assumption

Personality improvement through orthodontics

The aim of this study was to assess and compare changes observed in the weights of patients undergoing fixed orthodontic treatment. These measurements were taken at the start of orthodontic treatment and at two next intratreatment appointments at an interval of one month.This study was conducted on patients who came to Orthodontic Department of Armed Forces Institute of Dentistry [AFID], Rawalpindi. Pretreatment Weight [Wl] of 65 patients was taken before starting the treatment and subsequently [W2 and W3] at the next two intra treatment appointments with an interval of one month. Patients who received fixed orthodontic treatment showed significant weight changes during treatment at Wl, W2 and W3, with a weight loss at W2 and gain at W3 phase level. In all 61. 5% females and 54.6% males reported dietary changes during orthodontic treatment. This indicates that Orthodontic treatment can be used as an adjunctive and preventive measure for weight loss

Two dimensional localization of impacted maxillary canines and their correlation

Comprehensive treatment planning is of paramount importance in leveling and aligning the impacted maxillary canines. In such cases, retrieval of all pertinent clinical information leading to proper diagnosis and prediction of treatment complexity weighs utmost importance. There are many factors including modalities of treatment, governing management of impacted canines. The aim of our study was to correlate canine angulation and its vertical position. The study was conducted in the orthodontic department at Armed Forces Institute of Dentistry [AFID] Rawalpindi. Patients presenting to orthodontic department from June 2001 to April 2008 were included in the study.. Orthopantomographs [OPGs] of 1956 consecutive patients were screened for impacted canines. OPGs were traces and angulations of canines to the mid sagital plane [?] and vertical distance from the occlusal plane [d-mm] were determined and a correlation was sought. 47[n] 2.4% patients were found to have 57 impacted canines. 21% patients had bilateral impactions. 33 patients were male and 24 female. The mean angulation was 29.54 degree sign and the mean distance d was 13.1mm. Insignificant correlation was found between these two variables. Though these factors are important in management strategies their influence is deemed independent of each other