The demand for fast and invisible treatment options for adults has grown. Treatment protocols involving clear aligners in association with alveolar corticotomy have been developed in response to this demand….
Introduction This study aimed to investigate the effect of print orientation and ultraviolet (UV) light curing duration on the dimensional accuracy of a clear aligner design fabricated directly using 3-dimensional…
In the previous articles of this column , , we introduced 2 important analyses as a mean to investigate statistical heterogeneity in a meta-analysis: subgroup analysis and meta-regression analysis. A…
This case report describes the treatment of a patient with congenital loss of both mandibular lateral incisors and severely retroclined maxillary incisors. The treatment included bilateral extraction of the maxillary…
Introduction During the decision-making process, physicians rely on heuristics that consist of simple, useful procedures for solving problems, intuitive shortcuts that produce reliable decisions based on limited information. In clinical…
Introduction Periodontal ligament cells (PDLC) respond to the application of mechanical forces by releasing various molecules that participate in bone remodeling. Whether these cellular reactions take place at the same…
Introduction This study evaluated the perception of facial esthetics of patients with different profiles as assessed by orthodontists, lay people, and patients. Methods The sample comprised 120 patients (81 females,…
Introduction The management of impacted, unerupted, or malpositioned mandibular second molars with orthodontic therapy requires special attention in order to achieve normal anatomic positioning within the dental arch. We present a…
Introduction Orthodontic miniscrews have become popular not only because they can provide an absolute form of anchorage, but also because they can reduce the required patient compliance when compared with…
Introduction The ongoing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak impacts the mental health of patients, health workers, and the public. The level of impact on the mental health of orthodontic patients…
