Microimplants better than Head Gear ?
Comparative evaluation of micro-implant and headgear anchorage used with a pre-adjusted appliance system
The European Journal of Orthodontics 2008 30(3):283-287
The aim of this study was to compare and evaluate the anchorage effectiveness of using either micro-implants or extraoral headgear with the McLaughlin–Bennett–Trevisi (MBT) system.
Thirty young Chinese adults (14 males and 16 females) aged 18–22 years with anterior bimaxillary protrusion were divided randomly into two equal groups, treated with the MBT system anchored by either micro-implants or headgear. Nine measurements obtained before and after treatment from lateral cephalometric radiographs were assessed for the two groups, using the Mann–Whitney U test with {alpha} = 0.05 for statistical significance.
The maxillary incisors in the micro-implant group were significantly more retracted and intruded, while the lower incisors were more lingually inclined, than in the headgear group. The occlusal and mandibular planes were rotated more counterclockwise in the micro-implant group than in the headgear group. So why use headgear, Learn HERE how to Place Microimplants and see cases, Start using them today.
Now you watch this video on "A day in life of a dentist"
FDA Changes Position on Mercury Dental Fillings
For years, the FDA said amalgam fillings were safe. However, after a recent settlement with consumer advocacy groups such as Moms Against Mercury, the FDA now recognizes mercury's possible harmful effects on the following:
* pregnant women
* nursing women
* young children
* people with compromised immune systems
* people sensitive to mercury exposure
* unborn children
The FDA posted new information on its Web site about mercury amalgam's possible risks:
* "Dental amalgams contain mercury, which may have neurotoxic effects on the nervous systems of developing children and fetuses."
* "Pregnant women and persons who may have a health condition that makes them more sensitive to mercury exposure, including individuals with existing high levels of mercury bioburden, should not avoid seeking dental care, but should discuss options with their health practitioner."
According to FDA spokeswoman Mary Peper Long, more than likely the FDA will not ban amalgam fillings. Instead, its new guidelines as of July 2009 may restrict the use of amalgam in some patients.
ADA position on Dental Amalgam lawsuit
Dental disease may foreshadow, worsen diabetes (every diabetic patient should see a dentist)
June 6, 2008
People with severe periodontal disease may be at increased risk for developing diabetes, while those with gum disease who are already diabetic have a harder time controlling blood sugar levels, researchers said.
People with type 2 diabetes can help control the disease by taking better care of their teeth and gums.That's the case dentists will make at the American Diabetes Association's annual meeting in San Francisco this weekend.
People with periodontal disease are twice as likely to have insulin resistance, a precursor to diabetes, as those without it, said George Taylor, associate professor of dentistry at the University of Michigan. Aggressively fighting the gum disease reduces blood sugar levels, which if untreated put patients at greater risk for kidney disease and death, he said.
"Just as periodontal disease makes diabetes worse, the reverse also appears to be true, with improvements in periodontal disease benefiting diabetes control," said Dr. Taylor. "We conducted an NIH-funded, randomized clinical trial in 46 people with type 2 diabetes and, 15 months after routine periodontal treatment, found a statistically significant reduction of 0.67% in A1C levels," said Dr. Taylor.
Children Who Grind Their Teeth Are More Likely To Have Problems In School
ScienceDaily (Jun. 10, 2008) — Tooth grinding has an association with pre-school performance when withdrawn behavior is present, according to a research abstract that will be presented on June 10 at SLEEP 2008, the 22nd Annual Meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies (APSS).
The study focused on 1,956 pre-schoolers, whose low-income parents completed a questionnaire that included frequency of tooth grinding during sleep.
According to the results, 36.8 percent of pre-schoolers were reported to grind their teeth one or more times per week, and 6.7 percent reported this behavior four or more times per week. Further, as the frequency of children's tooth grinding during sleep increased, parents were more likely to endorse that their child is withdrawn, doesn't get involved with others, and that pre-school adjustment was worse. More HERE
Comparative evaluation of micro-implant and headgear anchorage used with a pre-adjusted appliance system
The European Journal of Orthodontics 2008 30(3):283-287
The aim of this study was to compare and evaluate the anchorage effectiveness of using either micro-implants or extraoral headgear with the McLaughlin–Bennett–Trevisi (MBT) system.
Thirty young Chinese adults (14 males and 16 females) aged 18–22 years with anterior bimaxillary protrusion were divided randomly into two equal groups, treated with the MBT system anchored by either micro-implants or headgear. Nine measurements obtained before and after treatment from lateral cephalometric radiographs were assessed for the two groups, using the Mann–Whitney U test with {alpha} = 0.05 for statistical significance.
The maxillary incisors in the micro-implant group were significantly more retracted and intruded, while the lower incisors were more lingually inclined, than in the headgear group. The occlusal and mandibular planes were rotated more counterclockwise in the micro-implant group than in the headgear group. So why use headgear, Learn HERE how to Place Microimplants and see cases, Start using them today.
Now you watch this video on "A day in life of a dentist"
FDA Changes Position on Mercury Dental Fillings
For years, the FDA said amalgam fillings were safe. However, after a recent settlement with consumer advocacy groups such as Moms Against Mercury, the FDA now recognizes mercury's possible harmful effects on the following:
* pregnant women
* nursing women
* young children
* people with compromised immune systems
* people sensitive to mercury exposure
* unborn children
The FDA posted new information on its Web site about mercury amalgam's possible risks:
* "Dental amalgams contain mercury, which may have neurotoxic effects on the nervous systems of developing children and fetuses."
* "Pregnant women and persons who may have a health condition that makes them more sensitive to mercury exposure, including individuals with existing high levels of mercury bioburden, should not avoid seeking dental care, but should discuss options with their health practitioner."
According to FDA spokeswoman Mary Peper Long, more than likely the FDA will not ban amalgam fillings. Instead, its new guidelines as of July 2009 may restrict the use of amalgam in some patients.
ADA position on Dental Amalgam lawsuit
Dental disease may foreshadow, worsen diabetes (every diabetic patient should see a dentist)
June 6, 2008
People with severe periodontal disease may be at increased risk for developing diabetes, while those with gum disease who are already diabetic have a harder time controlling blood sugar levels, researchers said.
People with type 2 diabetes can help control the disease by taking better care of their teeth and gums.That's the case dentists will make at the American Diabetes Association's annual meeting in San Francisco this weekend.
People with periodontal disease are twice as likely to have insulin resistance, a precursor to diabetes, as those without it, said George Taylor, associate professor of dentistry at the University of Michigan. Aggressively fighting the gum disease reduces blood sugar levels, which if untreated put patients at greater risk for kidney disease and death, he said.
"Just as periodontal disease makes diabetes worse, the reverse also appears to be true, with improvements in periodontal disease benefiting diabetes control," said Dr. Taylor. "We conducted an NIH-funded, randomized clinical trial in 46 people with type 2 diabetes and, 15 months after routine periodontal treatment, found a statistically significant reduction of 0.67% in A1C levels," said Dr. Taylor.
Children Who Grind Their Teeth Are More Likely To Have Problems In School
ScienceDaily (Jun. 10, 2008) — Tooth grinding has an association with pre-school performance when withdrawn behavior is present, according to a research abstract that will be presented on June 10 at SLEEP 2008, the 22nd Annual Meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies (APSS).
The study focused on 1,956 pre-schoolers, whose low-income parents completed a questionnaire that included frequency of tooth grinding during sleep.
According to the results, 36.8 percent of pre-schoolers were reported to grind their teeth one or more times per week, and 6.7 percent reported this behavior four or more times per week. Further, as the frequency of children's tooth grinding during sleep increased, parents were more likely to endorse that their child is withdrawn, doesn't get involved with others, and that pre-school adjustment was worse. More HERE
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