Manuel Estuardo Bravo Calderón

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• DDS. MSD.MDS.PhD
• Managing Director at University of Cuenca

2D photography and 3D images are useful tools when making the diagnosis, planning and execution of an orthodontic treatment. Although it must be taken into account that 2D images have certain limitations in terms of the information they provide, on the other hand, 3D images allow us to visualize cuts in different planes of space, both of hard tissu...

Background: The constant advance of digital technology is one of the most obvious examples of the innovations that dental professionals must incorporate and that can revolutionize the profession.The objective of this systematic review is to analyze and evaluate the benefits and impact of the implementation of digital flow in orthodontics and pediat...

Objetivo: Este estudio busca analizar cómo las estrategias de marketing digital impactan la captación y fidelización de pacientes en clínicas dentales, considerando la evolución de la competencia en el sector. Metodología: Se realizó una exhaustiva revisión bibliográfica de artículos científicos sobre estrategias y prácticas exitosas en marketing d...

La teleodontología, un subconjunto de la telesalud, está emergiendo rápidamente y ya tiene un impacto significativo en la industria del cuidado de la salud. Utiliza tecnologías electrónicas de información, imagen y comunicación para proporcionar y apoyar la prestación, diagnóstico, consulta y educación sobre la atención dental. Gracias al avance de...

La gestión empresarial y administrativa en las clínicas dentales es fundamental para garantizar la salud bucal y el bienestar general de los pacientes. Marco teórico: Modelos de gestión sólidos, herramientas tecnológicas avanzadas y estrategias de marketing efectivas son elementos clave para el éxito de las clínicas dentales. El uso de Customer Rel...

La sostenibilidad en odontología se fundamenta en la necesidad de integrar prácticas ambientales responsables dentro del campo dental, y procesos que minimicen el impacto ambiental negativo, promoviendo la salud pública y la eficiencia económica. Esta integración abarca desde la reducción de emisiones de carbono hasta la gestión adecuada de residuo...

La gestión efectiva de recursos humanos es crucial para el éxito de cualquier clínica odontológica, ya que optimiza recursos y asegura la calidad del servicio. Esta revisión aborda los modelos de gestión, enfatizando las dimensiones política, técnica y económica, y subraya la importancia de procesos claros en reclutamiento y selección de personal....

La eficiencia operativa en las clínicas dentales maximiza los recursos y reduce costes, mejorando la calidad de la atención y la satisfacción del paciente. Incluye gestión eficiente de citas, uso de tecnologías avanzadas, capacitación continua y protocolos estandarizados para garantizar la calidad de los tratamientos. Objetivo: Analizar cómo mejora...

La salud bucal es reconocida como un determinante esencial para la salud y bienestar general, asociado a la salud física y a otros factores. Las enfermedades dentales en todo el mundo representan millones de dólares de costos directos e indirectos. Por ello, es imprescindible que las clínicas dentales adopten un sistema de gestión que ayudará a gar...

Introducción: Los avances en inteligencia artificial (IA) iniciaron en 1943 y el término fue acuñado en 1956 por John McCarthy. En odontología, la IA física incluye robots sofisticados, mientras que la virtual opera mediante software avanzado. Los asistentes virtuales basados en IA mejoran la gestión clínica y la precisión diagnóstica, facilitando...

Introduction and objective. The approach to the harmony of a facial profile involves multiple studies, of which in this study the golden ratio and profiling are analysed to see the aesthetics and facial pattern of the patients. Golden Profilography is defined as the drawing of the vertical facial profile of aesthetic proportions obtained by means o...

The objective of the study was to examine the sizes of teeth, in digital models of patients with different malocclusions, with the help of three-dimensional measurement software. 68 digital models of 34 patients aged between 21 and 29 years were analyzed. A review was carried out to determine the participants according to Angle's classification, le...

Effective diagnosis and treatment of orthodontic patients requires a number of essential ancillary tests. However, some difficulty arises when evaluating dental asymmetries in the hemiarchs of each dental arch. The correct appreciation of these asymmetries is crucial, according to several studies, for the proper final placement of the teeth in thei...

Studying the position of the condyle in the glenoid cavity is an important aspect of achieving the diagnosis and the treatment plan in dentistry. The posterior position of the condyle in the glenoid cavity is not a completely reliable predictor of the lack or appearance of disc displacement, although they are related (1). The TMJ is a small joint w...

To perform a volumetric analysis of the oropharynx using cone beam computed tomography in seventh-cycle dental students with diverse facial biotypes and skeletal patterns. Methods: The tomographic sample was obtained from a group of 34 seventh cycle students of the Faculty of Dentistry, whose age range is 20 to 30 years. The tomographic samples wer...

Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the ability of dental students to take accurate measurements on digital dental models in STL format, using the Nemocast software, in order to contribute to knowledge about the effectiveness of digital tools in making therapeutic decisions in orthodontics. Métodos: Se realizó un proyecto observacional p...

In the context of the diagnosis and treatment plan for patients with dentofacial deformities, it is crucial to examine the upper airway, since its function may be compromised by the facial skeletal pattern or impacted by the planned surgical intervention. Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CTCT) is positioned as the preferred option to evaluate it, tha...

The clinical skill necessary to modify dentofacial structure through orthodontic procedures, maxillofacial surgery or plastic surgery involves having a deep understanding of facial harmony. This encompasses the evaluation of facial aesthetics, proportions and symmetry to achieve optimal results.To analyze the relationship between the elements of th...

The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare the fracture resistance of a single-unit fixed prosthesis, using a CAD/CAM PMMA material and two printed materials (3DPPa and 3DPPb). A typodont with a specific preparation for a full crown was used; a digital impression was made with a state-of-the-art scanner (PrimeScanTM, Dentsply-SironaTM, New Y...

Objective: To analyze the importance of professional responsibility and patient safety during dental procedures performed at the dental school of the University of Cuenca. Methodology: A cross-sectional descriptive observational study was carried out using a validated questionnaire based on the key dimensions of the SERVQUAL model to 50 patients be...

La calidad de un servicio se mide por la satisfacción que proporciona al usuario, por lo tanto, para medir la calidad educativa de una institución de educación es necesario conocer la satisfacción de los receptores de los servicios, es decir, los estudiantes. Objetivo: identificar el nivel de satisfacción de los egresados de la Facultad de Odontolo...

El tema de este estudio es: Estudio sobre el uso de Marketing odontológico en clínicas de la ciudad de Cuenca. En este contexto, diferentes factores han intervenido directa o indirectamente en la evolución de los mercados, tornándose mucho más competitivos, y por consecuencia incidiendo en la forma en que estos se relacionan con los clientes y vice...

Introduction: The control of microorganisms present on the surfaces of the dental environment is a critical factor. Contamination from these pathogens can occur through direct or indirect contact between surfaces and clinical staff. Stopping cross infection in dental offices represents a great challenge for dentists and microbiologists. Objective:...

Objective: determine the cost of the chair hour of private dental offices in the city of Cuenca Materials and methods: In the present analytical-observational research study, the use of different formulas was proposed to calculate the cost of the dental chair hour in each care provided by 70 private dentists in the city of Cuenca. The information o...

Marketing as a science originated and developed in the 20th century, but has a much longer history and has developed in two directions: the first was the transformation into a business enterprise and the second was the internal management of the business due diligence activities. As for the transition to the company, this includes recent developmen...

Introduction: The carbon neutral standard, or also known as carbon neutral or “zero net emissions” standard, aims to balance the greenhouse gas emissions released into the atmosphere with the elimination or compensation of the same amount of emissions. In many countries, this standard has been implemented with certain policies and measures to move...

A eficácia de um tratamento restaurador com compostos resinosos pode ser afetada pela intensidade luminosa que o fotopolimerizador é capaz de emitir. O objetivo deste estudo foi determinar a prevalência de intensidade de luz de lâmpadas de fotopolimerização em clínicas odontológicas de centros de saúde na cidade de Cuenca, Equador. A intensidade lu...

Un Sistema de Gestión de la Calidad, es la parte del sistema de gestión que se enfoca en lograr resultados relacionados con la calidad. La norma de sistema de gestión de la calidad de la serie ISO 9001, acredita la capacidad de las organizaciones para ofrecer productos o servicios que cumplan los requisitos del cliente y las regulaciones aplicables...

A eficiência clínica de uma unidade de fotopolimerização é crucial para obter uma polimerização ideal e um resultado bem-sucedido. O objetivo deste estudo observacional foi avaliar e analisar a intensidade da potência luminosa das lâmpadas de fotopolimerização de clínicas odontológicas privadas na cidade de Cuenca, Equador. A intensidade da luz foi...

Objective: The purpose of this work was to establish a statistical relationship of the results obtained with two different techniques. The comparison was made between the ideal facial height proposed in the Silva cephalometric method (SCM) and the facial height obtained using Euclid's rectangle or golden rectangle. Materials and Methods: 38 cephalo...

The Steiner analysis from images obtained from cone beam computed tomography is one of the essential tools today for diagnosis in the area of orthodontics, within this aspect its high value for the study of points, angles and cephalometric planes allows the prediction of the possible treatment plan for each patient according to the specific charact...

Aim: Observe the measurements of the intercanine and intermolar space of digital models and compare the reliability of different software, Meshmixer, 3D Slicer and Nemocast. Methods: Inclusion and exclusion criteria were used to obtain the study sample. Thus, a sample made up of 29 patients obtained from a database with their respective digital mod...

Mandibular asymmetries can be defined as morphological variations that indicate disproportion in its size, shape or position between the right and left side. In Ecuador there are no investigative contributions on the vertical symmetry of the condyle and mandibular ramus despite its importance and its affordable diagnosis through panoramic radiograp...

Introduction: Dentistry is a profession that, being exposed to great biological risk, requires strict compliance not only with biosafety standards but also with the disinfection and sterilization processes of the instruments used in clinical practice, including dental handpieces. Objective: To determine the attitude and level of knowledge about the...

Objective: Determine the dental chair-hour cost in the Faculty of Dentistry clinic of the University of Cuenca. Materials and methods: This is an analytical-observational research study in which the use of different formulas was applied to calculate the dental chair-hour cost in each attention given by the students of the Faculty of Dentistry of th...

Aim: To determine the rate of use of the dental materials in the areas of dental surgery, prosthodontics, periodontics, surgery, pediatric dentistry and orthodontics of Dentistry Faculty of the University of Cuenca, Ecuador. Materials and methods: We analyzed the rate of use of 43 dental materials of the clinic of Dentistry Faculty of the Universit...

Abstarct Objetiv:The aim of this study is classified the shapes of the alveolar arches in the anterior aesthetic region using cone beam computed tomography images. Methods:The sample consisted of 40 young adults, the age of the subjects ranged between 23 and 33 years, with a mean of 25.90 years. All subjects performed cone-beam computed tomography...

Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine the intensity of the light power and the integrity of the active part of the curing lights of the Faculty of Dentistry Clinic of the University of Cuenca in the March-August 2022 term. Lack of knowledge of light-curing units, leads dentists to purchase low-quality equipment, thinking that they a...

Background: The clinical teachers create a learning environment that integrates the theoretical knowledge learned in classrooms and laboratories, therefore the student, having a teacher who provides everything he/she needs to become an excellent professional will always be very indispensable. Knowing how students perceive the quality of their teach...

Objective: To determine the bacterial load in the dental units of the undergraduate clinics and the radiology area of the Faculty of Dentistry of the University of Cuenca after the disinfection protocol used by the cleaning staff. Introduction: Dentistry is considered a high-risk profession for that reason people who are part of the work team and t...

Lateral cephalic radiography is mainly used to describe the morphology and growth of the craniofacial skeleton. It is considered a valuable diagnostic aid in orthodontics to plan treatment and evaluate the results. (1)(2) Cephalometric analyses requires identifying specific reference points and calculating various angular and linear dimensions. (3)...

Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the characteristics of the gingival zenith of the maxillary incisors, canines and premolars in an Andean population from Ecuador. Materials and methods: A total of 51 subjects (30 men and 21 women; mean age = 21 years) with healthy gingival tissue were recruited. Digital study models were obtained f...

El siguiente meta-análisis tiene por objetivo evaluar la posición de los terceros molares mandibulares y sus estructuras anatómicas cercanas (conducto dentario inferior, nervio dentario inferior, cortical lingual, segundo molar inferior). Se realizó mediante un filtro que permite la clasificación y evaluación de diversos artículos científicos, apli...

RESUMEN La asimetría facial como alteración estético funcional de la región dentofacial tienen como etiología común el desarrollo condilar. En el caso de la hiperplasia condilar, se presenta a cualquier edad, sin distinción específica de sexo y edad aunque en la literatura se le relaciona comúnmente a pacientes femeninos durante la adolescencia, po...

Maxillary protraction headgear with dental anchorage is commonly used in the treatment of class III malocclusion, but this treatment has been shown to have certain undesirable effects such as the loss of dental anchorage. These side effects can be reduced with the use of skeletal anchorage such as miniplates, mini screws and implants. This case rep...

Libro estadístico oficial que resume la Vida Institucional de la FEDERACION ECUATORIANA DE ATLETISMO desde su creación en 1923 hasta 2017 una recopilación de los triunfos más importantes del deporte básico del Ecuador en los eventos del ciclo olímpico y de la IAAF asi como también la Galería de la Fama de los mejores atletas de todos los tiempos y...

Introduction: The Invisalign system has been used in the orthodontic treatment of numerous types of malocclusions. However some clinicians have reported difficulty incorrecting rotations particularly in canines and premolars using the Invisalign appliance system. This case report describes the orthodontic treatment of an adult patient with severe c...

This article describes the orthodontic treatment of an adolescent patient presenting a class II skeletal, convex profile, mesofacial biotype, upper dental midline deviated 1 mm to the left, Class I bilateral molar, canine distoclusion of ½ right unit and left canine relationship non-determinable because piece 23 is in ectopic position, proinclinati...

Biomecánica es muy importante y es aplicable universalmente en ortodoncia. Sin embargo, se ha observado una falta de conocimiento en el empleo de los principios biomecánicos en la proyección de aparatos y en el desarrollo de técnicas usuales. En los aparatos comunes sobre todo los removibles , el énfasis se ha centrado en la sencillez del diseño,...

Abstract The external apical root resorption (EARR) is a common inflammatory process associated with orthodontic treatment. The aim of this study was to compare the magnitude of EARR in upper and lower incisors and canines in patients undergoing the initial phase of orthodontic treatment with three different kinds of brackets. The sample consisted...

Eficacia de los métodos de reacondicionamiento de los brackets en relación a su resistencia a la tracción. "Estudio in vitro" Eficacia de los métodos de reacondicionamiento de los brackets en relación a su resistencia a la tracción. " Estudio in vitro" RESUMEN El reacondicionamiento de los brackets es una alternativa que trae consigo beneficios a l...

Diagnóstico de modelos de yeso vs digitales: exactitud y fiabilidad en la comparación del Análisis de Bolton y sus mediciones correspondientes RESUMEN En la actualidad el uso de herramientas más sofisticadas en ortodoncia como son los programas de computadora y los modelos de estudio digitales, ha brindado mayores facilidades en el diagnóstico, pla...

The purpose of the present review was to describe the numerous alternatives for the treatment of facial asymmetry caused by condylar hyperplasia and compare the results obtained in both aesthetic and functional aspects. A search for articles published from 2002 to 2017 in the PubMed and Lilacs databases was realized. A total of 42 articles were sel...

Summary The intent of this article is to make a compilation of current literature on class I malocclusion, etiology, epidemiology, clinical Characteristics, classification, and Their different treatment alternatives. Methods: An electronic search via Hinary , Scielo, Pudmed and ScienceDirect With keywords class I malocclusion, dental malposition, o...

Uma investigação foi conduzida para estabelecer as alterações dentárias e para avaliar a infl uência desses em tecidos moles, comparando pacientes tratados com sistema Damon Q (n=23) e sistema MBT (n=16). A amostra foi composta por 39 indivíduos (28 do sexo feminino e 11 do masculino), com idades entre 11 e 26 anos. Radiografi as laterais cefálicas d...

No mercado existem vários sistemas de tratamento ortodôntico que devem ser estudados para evitar causar alterações no periodonto, especialmente nos processos alveolares corticais. Portanto, o objetivo deste estudo foi determinar as alterações ósseas alveolares, reabsorção, posição óssea ou nenhuma mudança. Para o estudo, foi retirada uma amostra de...

RESUMEN La cefalometría con radiografía lateral de cráneo es un método diagnóstico de rutina en la práctica ortodóntica y ortopédica maxilar que bajo estándares métricos y proporciones previamente establecidos, permiten establecer una parte importante del diagnóstico en alteraciones esqueléticas cefálicas denominadas deformidades dentofaciales; los...

RESUMEN La cefalometría con radiografía lateral de cráneo es un método diagnóstico de rutina en la práctica ortodóntica y ortopédica maxilar que bajo estándares métricos y proporciones previamente establecidos, permiten establecer una parte importante del diagnóstico en alteraciones esqueléticas cefálicas denominadas deformidades dentofaciales; los...

Maloclusion de clase III, tratamiento ortodoncico. Revisión de la literatura RESUMEN El propósito de la presente revisión bibliográfica es la presentación de alternativas para el tratamiento de las maloclusiones de clase III. Para lo cual se realizó una búsqueda de artículos científicos y reportes de casos clínicos de esta maloclusión, en diversas...

Summary This article aims to review literature on the Class II division 2 malocclusion and its treatment. Malocclusion etiology, diagnosis and treatment of it is analyzed. The prevalence of this malocclusion is relatively low compared to other malocclusions, it is generally characterized by recumbent maxillary incisors with proclination of the late...

RESUMEN El conocimiento de la anatomía de la región antero lateral del seno maxilar debe ser esencial cuando se colocan mini implantes ortodóncicos en la región maxilar. Se realizó un estudio retrospectivo en el cual se analizó la localización de la arteria alveolo antral (A.A.A) en 158 estudios de tomografía volumétrica cone bean de la población d...

RESUMEN El propósito de la presente revisión bibliográfica es la presentación de alternativas para el tratamiento de las maloclusiones de clase III. Para lo cual se realizó una búsqueda de artículos científicos y reportes de casos clínicos de esta maloclusión, en diversas revistas científicas de ortodoncia y ortopedia. Concluyendo que se debe reali...

Retracción individual de caninos maxilares y mandibulares-Revisión de literatura RESUMEN La retracción individual de caninos es una mecánica muy utilizada en ortodoncia, para la corrección de maloclusiones, mejorar el perfil facial y además lograr estabilidad y funcionalidad en los tratamientos, tienen algunas alternativas para realizarse, las mism...

SUMMARY The aim of this study is to conduct a literature review on the retraction of canines through loops or loops closure, in which a number of factors that influence biomechanics, speed retraction, ideal forces, location analyzes center of resistance, frictional efficiency comparison with other techniques and with no frictional techniques, types...

SUMMARY Nowadays mini - implants are temporary anchorage devices (DAT) with better control in orthodontic tooth movement and thus minimizing the undesirable effects that may arise during the correction of malocclusion. Since its appearance in orthodontics have evolved in form, composition and advantages for use. Objective: To review the literature...

Summary The aim of this work is to perform a literature review of the last 5 years (2009-2014), about malocclusion class II / 1 and its treatment. We analyzed the incidence, etiology, diagnosis and therapy of it. Its handling is especially important because malocclusions are one of the most common problems in children today. The same can be associa...

Summary The objective of this work is to perform a literature review of the last 6 years (2008-2014) on the current situation regarding the closure of spaces in a mechanical friction. We analyzed the variables affecting the mechanical frictional physical, mechanical and biological factors and therapeutic in space closure. Clinical management is esp...

ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT WITHOUT REMOVING DENTAL SUMMARY The decision to orthodontic treatment with extraction versus without dental extraction is also difficult in many cases, the factors contributing to the process of decision-making not only include the amount of intraarc crowding present but also the predicted effect of treatment on the lip protr...

Summary At the end of orthodontic treatment, tooth enamel Should Have the same conditions as the beginning of it, but the nail May present Alterations due to multiple Procedures to . Which it is subjected During treatment The purpose of esta study was to determine if damage occurred, after ending the polishing enamel. Materials and Methods: The sam...

SUMMARY The discrepancy of dental size has long been described as an excess or deficit on the dental structure of an arc, relative to the other. An effective diagnostic aid for dental size discrepancies study is the method of analysis Bolton, by analyzing the mesial - distal radius between the upper and lower teeth. The aim of this study is to dete...

UMMARY The relationship Between size and shape of the structures That Make up the stomatognathic system is of great Importance in the harmony and balance of all its components. A cross - sectional descriptive study was Performed to determine Alterations in the lower third of the face and Its relationship With temporomandibular disorders. We Examine...

Summary. The purpose of this study was to determine the tensile strength three cementing materials for light - curing orthodontic metal brackets to tooth enamel. The work included 60 samples, divided into three groups of 20 teeth and subjected to traction using the universal forces tensometer Roelll Zwick Z005. Results: GreenGloo group with an aver...

Correlación de la base del cráneo con el patrón facial y la posición sagital de los maxilares RESUMEN El objetivo de este estudio fue determinar la correlación de la base del cráneo con el patrón facial y posición sagital de los maxilares. Fueron seleccionadas 90 radiografías cefálicas laterales de cráneo pertenecientes a adolescentes ecuatorianos...

The aim of this study was to determine the correlation of cranial base with the facial pattern and the sagittal position of the jaws. Ninety lateral cephalometric radiographs were selected from Ecuadorian adolescents of Azuay province with mean age of 14 years, of both genders. The anatomical design, landmark demarcation, tracing and the measuremen...

P á g i n a | 1 Morfología Craneofacial y su relación con la forma y ancho del arco dentario maxilar en estudiantes entre 13 y 16 años de la ciudad de Cuenca Resumen Se realizó un estudio descriptivo transversal en estudiantes de noveno, décimo de educación básica y primero de bachillerato con el objetivo de determinar la relación existente entre e...

The aim of this study was to compare digital cephalometric tracing, With Dolphin Imaging software v.11.0, in terms of its reliability and accuracy, With Manual tracing method. The sample consisted of 30 lateral cephalometric radiographs, collected files to the clinic Specialty of Orthodontics, University of Cuenca, with age range Between 11 and 24...

The elastomers used in dentistry are important because they allow the dental movement keeping a low friction. When the elastomers are in the buccal environment they suffer elastic deformation and then plastic deformation, this is why they should be change frequently to avoid spontaneous displacement and inactivation of their function; which constit...