Publicaties

BACKGROUND: Taking into account radiation doses, safety, and protection, we highlighted the features in which cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) can offer an advantage compared to the conventional two-dimensional imaging in paediatric dentistry before orthodontic treatment. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this article was to conduct a systematic review to assess the diagnostic efficacy of CBCT in the paediatric population at a pre-orthodontic phase. ...

BACKGROUND/AIM: Traumatized teeth are more susceptible to complications during orthodontic tooth movement. The aim of this study was to explore current practices among Belgian dental practitioners regarding orthodontic treatment of children with a history of dental trauma. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A questionnaire survey was organized among general dentists, pediatric dentists, and orthodontists in Flanders (Belgium). Questionnaires were distributed ...

Background: Since many years one of the main research goals in e-health is to securely exchange documents between different care takers. Many initiatives have already been taken however few have led to successful implementation. In the orthodontic domain, beside medical information about a patient, these documents often contain radiological or other digital images generated by the PACS systems of the individual orthodontist. Because of the size ...

BACKGROUND: Trauma-induced adverse reactions may trigger complications when moving teeth orthodontically. AIM: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the knowledge of dental practitioners about this topic. DESIGN: A questionnaire survey was organized among general dentists, paediatric dentists, and orthodontists in Flanders (Belgium). Three clinical cases describing trauma-induced tooth damage (tooth ankylosis, apical root resorption, and ...

This paper looks in a different way to a patient in need for an orthodontic treatment. Current biomedical literature seeks to link clinical orthodontics with mainstream molecular-genetic research. The demands of professionalism require the orthodontist to be conversant with all biological principles underlying treatment. Such knowledge leads to better patient care.

Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate whether an association exists between orthodontic treatment need and oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) and whether this association is moderated by self-esteem (SE) and/or personality traits. Materials and methods: In this cross-sectional study comprising 189 adults (55 males and 134 females) aged 17 or older (mean age 31.3 years), the OHRQoL was scored by the use of the shortened ...

Background Patients with dental and skeletal Class II growth patterns present typical facial characteristics. Functional appliance (FA) therapy is one of the conventional orthodontic treatment modalities used to harmonize these facial imbalances. Objectives The aim of this systematic review was to investigate and summarize the effects of FAs on the facial soft tissues captured in three dimensions. Search methods A systematic search was conducted ...

In orthodontic treatment, for many decades, panoramic radiographs and lateral cephalograms are considered the standard two-dimensional radiographic techniques required for treatment planning and follow up. Nevertheless, both imaging techniques present with several limitations such as geometric distortion and superimposition of anatomical structures. During recent years, there has been an upward trend in utilizing 3D images, especially from CBCT, ...