Introduction The purpose of this research was to evaluate the esthetic impact of orthodontic treatment need in adolescents. Methods This cross-sectional study was performed with 1172 adolescents aged 12 (n = 638)…
Introduction This research aimed to compare the estimation error of the root axis using 3-dimensional (3D) tooth models at the midtreatment stage between the whole-surface scan (WSS) and lingual-surface scan…
Introduction This study aimed to investigate the effect of digitally designed aligner thickness on the thickness of the corresponding 3-dimensional (3D)-printed aligner. Methods Digitally designed aligners of 3 different thicknesses…
Introduction The primary aim of this study was to investigate and compare perceived pain intensity and oral health–related quality of life (OHRQOL) results during the activation phase of rapid maxillary…
Introduction White spot lesions are a common side effect of orthodontic treatment. This laboratory study aimed to explore the suitability of chlorhexidine hexametaphosphate (CHX-HMP) as a coating for orthodontic elastomeric…
Introduction This study aimed to assess the stability of compensatory treatment of Class III malocclusion in permanent dentition. Methods Thirty-six patients (21 women and 15 men; mean age, 20 years) with…
Growth modification is a feasible approach for the treatment of skeletal Class II malocclusion. A positive association was found between the lateral functional shift of the mandible due to occlusal…
Introduction The evaluation of online information regarding orthodontic temporary anchorage devices (TADs) is lacking despite the increase in their use by orthodontists. This cross-sectional study aimed to investigate the quality…
A boy aged 8 years 11-months with 4 missing teeth in his mandibular arch and with a skeletal Class II pattern was treated with autotransplantation of developing premolars from his maxillary…
Introduction The study aimed to investigate the effects of micro-osteoperforations (MOPs) on the mandibular bone volume/tissue volume (BV/TV) ratio changes and the rate of orthodontic tooth movement using cone-beam computed…
