Introduction In this study, we compared patterns of morphologic variations of the craniofacial skeleton between patients affected by clefts who were operated on and unaffected subjects, aiming to discuss possible…
Introduction Airway size increases are associated with maxillomandibular advancement (MMA) surgery and improvement or elimination of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The 3-dimensional morphologic, volumetric, height, cross-sectional surface area, and diameter…
Introduction Mandibular growth is believed to be strongly related to mastication. Furthermore, mandibular condylar cartilage is known to be derived from neural crest cells. We examined whether the degree of…
Introduction The aim was to study nickel-titanium closed-coil springs in a clinically relevant test setting with respect to the accuracy of the “preactivation” for nickel-titanium closed-coil springs application and whether…
Arbitration agreement By signing this agreement, you are: 1. Waiving your statutory right to a jury trial, and 2. Agreeing to arbitrate all claims arising out of or 3. Related…
In the previous article, I defined the case-control study and discussed issues regarding the selection of controls. In this second article devoted to case-control studies, I will discuss bias and…
Introduction Recent studies have shown some contradictory results when evaluating the consequences of orthodontic-surgical treatments on the pharyngeal airway. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to correlate the amount…
Orthodontic treatment for adult patients who have mutilated dentitions can be clinically challenging. A 58-year-old man with several occlusally abraded teeth, a congenitally missing maxillary lateral incisor, and prior implant…
Introduction The aim of this study was to analyze the very long-term results after Herbst treatment with respect to changes in the mandibular incisor segment: incisor inclination, incisor alignment, and…
Introduction The aims of this study were to use 3-dimensional simulation and modeling programs to evaluate the effects of bimaxillary orthognathic surgical correction of Class III malocclusions on pharyngeal airway…
