by admin | Mar 7, 2016
Properties of Resin Composite (White Filling Material) What is Resin Composite Made of? Resin composite is a combination of chemically distinct materials with an interface separating the components. Resin usually consists of a matrix (bis-GMA, UDMA, and TEGDMA) and...
by admin | Feb 29, 2016
How Does the Mandible Grow and Change from Infancy to Adulthood? Mandibular Growth: Infancy & Early Childhood From birth to early childhood, the growth of the mandible undergoes many significant changes, until the time it is fully developed. The early development...
by admin | Feb 25, 2016
What are the different types of orthodontics arch wire materials? Stainless steel Since its introduction to orthodontics in the 1930’s, stainless steel (SS) arch wires have remained a popular choice in orthodontics; as they offer many advantages such as:...
by admin | Feb 23, 2016
Optimum Force: Undermining Resorption vs. Frontal Resorption How Fast Can You Move Teeth During Braces? An important concept in orthodontic tooth movement is the use an optimum force to allow efficient and timely treatment without causing any detrimental problems to...
by admin | Feb 21, 2016
How Do Teeth Move During Orthodontic Braces? Introduction The principle of orthodontic tooth movement is based on the fact that with the application of a force applied to a tooth, over an extended period of time, associated surrounding bone begins to change to...
