Search for dissertations about: "Malocclusion"
Showing result 6 - 10 of 19 swedish dissertations containing the word Malocclusion.
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6. Early correction of unilateral posterior crossbite : evidence-based evaluations of oral health related quality of life, cost-effectiveness and 3D treatment effects
Abstract : Unilateral posterior crossbite (UPC) with functional shift is one ofthe most common malocclusions in mixed dentition. Left untreated,it may cause long-term effects on the growth and development of thejaws and teeth. Early orthodontic intervention is usually undertakento correct the condition at the primary or mixed dentition stage. READ MORE
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7. Functional appliance treatment and stability in Class II/1 malocclusion, and masticatory muscle characteristics
Abstract : Aims: To evaluate the short-term antero-posterior effects on Class II division 1 malocclusion in growing children using functional appliances, and investigate whether the functional capacity of the masticatory musculature can be used as a predictive variable in determining the treatment and post-treatment effects following functional appliance treatment. Material and Methods: Firstly, a literature search was carried out identifying prospective clinical trials on the treatment of Class II malocclusion using functional appliances or/and headgear in growing children. READ MORE
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8. Malocclusion among adolescents : qualitative and quantitative studies of the impact on oral health and daily life
Abstract : Though not considered pathological conditions, malocclusions and their impact have traditionally been assessed from a professional point of view. This could be due to their multifactorial aetiology and the great variation in their severity. READ MORE
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9. Dental and orthopedic effects of Bass and Herbst therapy for correction of severe class II division 1 malocclusions
Abstract : Functional appliance therapy to correct Class II division I malocclusions has been a subject of debate throughout this century. The aims of this thesis, based on six publications, were to evaluate the dental and orthopedic effects of Bass appliance therapy in relation to treatment intensity, age, and somatic maturation, and to compare initial and post-treatment effects of Herbst and Bass therapy. READ MORE
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10. Orthodontic care in Sweden : outcome in three counties
Abstract : The main aim of these studies was to evaluate the outcome of orthodontic care in Sweden from the professional's and the patient's perspective. A new model for priority-planning and for evaluating the different factors influencing the decision of orthodontic treatment was devised. READ MORE