Dental fluorosis - an orthodontic adhesive challenge

The purpose of this study, carried out in early 2010, was threefold: Firstly, to assess the frequency of mild to severe type of dental fluorosis in the school children of district Jhang, [Punjab], both males and females with an age range of 6-14 years. The ratio between girls [420] and boys [278] was 1.51:1. Out of a total sample size of 698, 76 girls and 90 boys suffered from dental fluorosis with a total frequency of 23.78%. Secondly, to give a wake up call to those who are responsible for the prevention of this menace from that specific segment of poor and neglected society. Lastly, to get an effective bonding clue for this pretty good quantum of patients who pose a great challenge in orthodontics, in terms of poor sheer bond strength of adhesives due to repeated bond failures while using "standard etching protocol", resulting in a poor treatment outcome. Current orthodontic literature hints that among the various orthodontic adhesive materials, self etching primer has so far played a promising role in these cases, as is evident from various studies

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%]

Aids - an alarming death trap in the dental zone

Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome has been a great challenge both the for medical and dental profession. Early detection is of prime importance. Oral manifestations of AIDS associated lesions, both in children and adults, mostly precedes the systemic signs and symptoms. After acquainting with this current update, an astute Dental professional certainly will probably be the first one to identify and help in diagnosis, and thus minimizing the devastating effects of this crippling and catastrophic syndrome

White enamel lesions associated with fixed orthodontic appliances

Appearance of white demineralized lesions in the vicinity of bonded and banded attachments is a common occurrence during fixed orthodontic treatment. It seems to be a big challenge for every treating orthodontist. The prerequisite of tremendous oral hygiene practice during active fixed orthodontic treatment must be conveyed to the patient and parents apiece. Strict preventive measures are to be reinforced. A wake up call and still more to adapt various ways to prevent this terrible condition from endangering our net orthodontic outcome