Reviewed by Alex Jacobson This book was designed to bring together some renowned experts in the field to provide state-of-the-art information about temporomandibular disorders (TMD). The book is divided into…
Introduction Cherubism is a human genetic disorder that causes bilateral symmetrical enlargement of the maxilla and the mandible in children. It is caused by mutations in SH3BP2 . The exact…
Introduction The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of malocclusion and orthodontic treatment on adolescent self-esteem. Methods A total of 4509 middle school students were clinically evaluated…
Introduction Cherubism is a human genetic disorder that causes bilateral symmetrical enlargement of the maxilla and the mandible in children. It is caused by mutations in SH3BP2 . The exact…
Introduction The aim of this study was to assess oral health-related quality of life (OHQOL) in adolescents who sought orthodontic treatment. A comparison between these adolescents and their age-matched peers…
Introduction The aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of Twin-block and Dynamax appliances for the treatment of Class II Division 1 malocclusion. Methods This was a randomized…
Introduction White spots (WS) related to orthodontic treatment are severe cariologic and cosmetic complications, but they are shown to be partially reduced by remineralization or abrasion in short-term follow-ups. In…
Introduction The objective of this study was to quantify the properties of commercially available nickel-titanium open-coil springs. Methods Eleven springs from 3 manufacturers were tested 5 times over a 12-week…
Introduction The aim of this study was to compare the efficiency of self-ligating (SL) and conventionally ligated (CL) brackets during the first 20 weeks of extraction treatment. Methods Study models…
Introduction The aim of this study was to compare the efficiency of self-ligating (SL) and conventionally ligated (CL) brackets during the first 20 weeks of extraction treatment. Methods Study models…
