Links: An Application of a Splint Purposeful Resin-Bonded Fixed Partial Denture after Orthodontic Treatment: A Case Report pop An adult male patient who had lost his maxillary left central incisor seven years ago in a traffic accident presented with a chief complaint about his unaesthetic appearance associated with the loss of his maxillary left central incisor space, a Class III molar occlusion, and an anterior open bite malocclusion due to tongue-thrust swallowing. (Added: 11-Oct-2006 Hits: 83 Rating: 0 Votes: 0) Rate It An Update on the Principles of Jaw Growth and Treatment pop The growth of the human face does not proceed strictly vertically and horizontally, but perhaps it can be best understood when considered in this manner. (Added: 28-Oct-2006 Hits: 62 Rating: 0 Votes: 0) Rate It Bilaterally Impacted Maxillary Central Incisors: Surgical Exposure and Orthodontic Treatment: A Case Report pop Maxillary central incisor impactions occur infrequently. Their origins include various local causes, such as odontoma, supernumerary teeth, and space loss. (Added: 11-Oct-2006 Hits: 71 Rating: 9.50 Votes: 2) Rate It The Function of the Temporomandibular Joints and the Occlusal Relation of the Teeth pop For many years Dr. John R. Thompson has been cautioning orthodontists about moving the maxillary incisors posteriorly too far in growing patients. (Added: 28-Oct-2006 Hits: 44 Rating: 0 Votes: 0) Rate It Have Implant Studies Been Correctly Interpreted? During the decades 1950 and 1960, Dr. Arne Bjork at the University of Copenhagen, Denmark, conducted some very important research pertaining to the growth of the jaws. He placed metal implants in the jaws of growing patients and took cephalometric radiograms over an extended period of time. (Added: 28-Oct-2006 Hits: 33 Rating: 0 Votes: 0) Rate It Horizontal Condylar Growth: Its Effect on Facial Growth It seems important to futher explore the role of horizontal condylar growth in shaping the lower one third of the face. Vertical condylar growth has been comprehensively discussed and its role in shaping facial anatomy should be well known. (Added: 28-Oct-2006 Hits: 37 Rating: 0 Votes: 0) Rate It The Great Divide:As Related to the Growth of the Jaws and the Treatment of Malocclusion We need a landmark which will divide the structures which are displaced forward by growth from those structures which are displaced posteriorly. A line from sella extended downward perpendicular to Frankfort we have termed the "Great Divide," much like the imaginary line S-N. (Added: 28-Oct-2006 Hits: 30 Rating: 0 Votes: 0) Rate It The History of the Discovery of the Vertical Dimension and the Mechanism of Jaw Growth (Added: 28-Oct-2006 Hits: 39 Rating: 0 Votes: 0) Rate It The Reduction of the Gonion Angle: As Related to Post Treatment Craniofacial Growth In a 1972 article by George Schudy1 he states, "with regard to the future of the treated case, it seems that if the treatment is as ideal as possible, post treatment growth has every chance of being a great ally to the function of the stomatognothic system, and consequently to the Orthodontist." (Added: 28-Oct-2006 Hits: 35 Rating: 0 Votes: 0) Rate It