Pubblicazioni

06
Feb

The Six Keys for Optimal Quality Perception and Successful Orthodontic Service

As medical specialty in the healthcare service, quality perception (P) is essential to obtain satisfaction (S) when the orthodontic journey meets patient’s expectation (E). The relationship among these three variables is showed by the following equation [1]: S = (P...
06
Feb

A problem with the modified and standardized indirect bonding technique

We read with interest the article on a modified technique for indirect bonding in the April 2012 issue (Ciuffolo F, Tenisci N, Pollutri L. Modified bonding technique for a standardized and effective indirect bonding procedure. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 2012;141:504-9)....
25
Gen

Old-fashioned or renewed art of medical orthodontics?

We often witness the promotion of a business model to practice modern orthodontics that we can call appliance-centered orthodontics (ACO). An evident example of ACO is the sale and advertising of clear aligner treatment, based only on the patient’s cosmetic...
26
Ott

The key factors for future orthodontic prosperity: A commentary paper

Fabio Ciuffolo.   Abstract In this brief commentary paper, we elaborate the differences between people-centered orthodontics and appliance-centered orthodontics with the clinical and extra clinical key factors that may help orthodontists in achieving prosperity in the future. Introduction In the...
11
Mag

Prototybraces®: A new technique for a customized indirect bonding procedure by using CAD/CAM technology

Ciuffolo F.   Abstract This article describes a new technique to transfer the 3D bracket positioning by an effective indirect bonding procedure. Advantages and disadvantages of the CAD/CAM technology for the indirect bonding technique are discussed to help clinician use...
19
Apr

Cervical lordosis angle measured on lateral cephalograms; findings in skeletal class II female subjects with and without TMD: a cross sectional study.

D’Attilio M, Epifania E, Ciuffolo F, Salini V, Filippi MR, Dolci M, Festa F, Tecco S. Cervical lordosis angle measured on lateral cephalograms; findings in skeletal class II female subjects with and without TMD: a cross sectional study. Cranio. 2004...
18
Apr

Functional infrared imaging in the diagnosis of the myofascial pain

Merla A, Ciuffolo F, D’Attilio M, Tecco S, Festa F, De Michele G, Tangherlini A, Romani GL. Functional infrared imaging in the diagnosis of the myofascial pain. Conf Proc IEEE Eng Med Biol Soc. 2004;2004:1188-91. doi: 10.1109/IEMBS.2004.1403380. PMID: 17271899.  ...
17
Apr

Surface electromyographic response of the neck muscles to maximal voluntary clenching of the teeth

Ciuffolo F, Manzoli L, Ferritto AL, Tecco S, D’Attilio M, Festa F. Surface electromyographic response of the neck muscles to maximal voluntary clenching of the teeth. J Oral Rehabil. 2005 Feb;32(2):79-84. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2842.2004.01390.x. PMID: 15641971.   Abstract The purpose of...
16
Apr

Prevalence and distribution by gender of occlusal characteristics in a sample of Italian secondary school students: a cross-sectional study

Ciuffolo F, Manzoli L, D’Attilio M, Tecco S, Muratore F, Festa F, Romano F. Prevalence and distribution by gender of occlusal characteristics in a sample of Italian secondary school students: a cross-sectional study. Eur J Orthod. 2005 Dec;27(6):601-6. doi: 10.1093/ejo/cji043....
15
Apr

Immediate effects of plantar inputs on the upper half muscles and upright posture: a preliminary study

Ciuffolo F, Ferritto AL, Muratore F, Tecco S, Testa M, D’Attilio M, Festa F. Immediate effects of plantar inputs on the upper half muscles and upright posture: a preliminary study. Cranio. 2006 Jan;24(1):50-9. doi: 10.1179/crn.2006.009. PMID: 16541846.   Abstract This...
14
Apr

Rapid prototyping: a new method of preparing trays for indirect bonding

Ciuffolo F, Epifania E, Duranti G, De Luca V, Raviglia D, Rezza S, Festa F. Rapid prototyping: a new method of preparing trays for indirect bonding. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop. 2006 Jan;129(1):75-7. doi: 10.1016/j.ajodo.2005.10.005. PMID: 16443482.   Abstract This...
13
Apr

Treating the triad: teeth, muscles and TMJs

Ciuffolo F, Co-author of chapters in “Treating the triad: teeth, muscles and TMJs”. Cozzani G, Ed Quintessence, 2009.   Abstract Although most discussions of the relationship between the teeth, orofacial muscles, and temporomandibular joints focus on diagnosis, this essential book...
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