Introduction Our objective was to investigate the dimensional accuracy of digital dental models obtained from the cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) scans of alginate impressions according to the time elapsed after…
Introduction The purposes of this retrospective study were to describe the types of unexpected complications associated with mandibular fixed retainers and to assess their prevalences and possible etiologic causes. Methods…
Over the past decade, orthodontic skeletal anchorage devices have gained significant traction in the orthodontic community. These devices have become instrumental in vertical control of the dentition, anteroposterior movement of…
Introduction The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of bone densities on the success rate of orthodontic microimplants with cone-beam computed tomography images. Methods We examined 127…
In the next series of articles, I will discuss correlation and linear regression. Correlation indicates whether there is any association between 2 quantitative variables and the strength of that association….
An open-bite malocclusion with a tongue-thrust habit is a challenging type of malocclusion to correct. A 12-year-old girl came for orthodontic treatment with a severe anterior open bite, extruded posterior…
Introduction The aim of this study was to compare treatment outcomes in university vs private practice settings with Class I patients using the American Board of Orthodontics Objective Grading System….
In the Marx brothers movie Duck Soup , during the trial scene, Chico asks, “What has a trunk but no key, weighs 2000 pounds, and can be found in a…
Introduction Our objective was to evaluate the efficacy of a fluoridated varnish in preventing white spot lesions in patients with fixed appliances. A laser-induced fluorescence device was used to determine…
Introduction The aims of this study were to (1) assess lateral facial morphology in children and adolescents with juvenile idiopathic arthritis and moderate to severe temporomandibular joint (TMJ) involvement, (2)…
