Literature reviews

doi:10.21307/aoj-2020-052a

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Literature reviews

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The assessment of a patient’s orthodontic treatment needs depends on the provider’s experience and level of training
There were statistically significant variations comparing the intraoral measurements to the digital scans and the plaster models; the variables effected for both methods were the inter-canine width and the first molar to canine width on the right side
The environmental toll between digital and conventional orthodontic workflow has had little representation and was not explored here but would be of future interest. Overall this was a well-planned appraisal of digital model workflow versus conventional alginate impressions and is relevant for those considering which to implement in their clinical practice

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The assessment of a patient’s orthodontic treatment needs depends on the provider’s experience and level of training. Study models are integral for a sound orthodontic diagnostic assessment They allow for careful examination of the status of the dentition and type of malocclusion without the patient being physically present. A thorough diagnostic record including study models provides the clinician the ability to conscientiously treatment plan. These models were taken with alginate and poured in plaster. The aim of this study was to compare the patient experience, the chair-side time, dental arch distances, and costs of printed digital models for pre-orthodontic children and young adolescents with severe malocclusion. Compromised facial aesthetics in cleft patients has been reported to affect their psychosocial wellbeing; it is critical to objectively assess facial attractiveness and determine the degree of treatment success. The aim of this study was to investigate whether miniimplants with intermaxillary elastics could provide anchorage for maxillary protraction, and to compare this to conventional facemask therapy

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