In a study including cephalometric or dental model measurements, investigators often wish to examine the reliability of those measurements. Therefore, a percentage of the original measurements are repeated a few…
Introduction The aim of this single-blinded, parallel-group, randomized clinical trial was to compare the efficacy of electric 3-dimensional (3D) toothbrushes and manual toothbrushes in removing plaque and reducing gingival inflammation…
A 28-year-old woman desired orthodontic retreatment for lip protrusion and excessive gingival display in both the anterior and posterior areas on full smiling. She had previously undergone an extraction orthodontic…
For the treatment of low-angle mandibular prognathism, rotational mandibular setback surgery is usually performed with Le Fort I maxillary osteotomy to rotate the maxillomandibular complex simultaneously. However, this maxillary surgery…
You are being sued for malpractice. The plaintiff said your treatment was negligent and caused significant injury. There is no claim for lack of informed consent. At trial, your defense…
Introduction The objective of this research was to evaluate and compare linear and surface accuracy of dental models fabricated using 3 different vat photopolymerization printing units: digital light synthesis (M2 Printer;…
Introduction Torque in orthodontics is the activation of the archwire for the third-order movement of teeth. During this force transfer mechanism from the twisted archwire, the bracket is prone to…
Modeling missing participant outcome data (MOD) in a meta-analysis has been advocated as conceptually and statistically advantageous to methods that manipulate the data before analysis by imputing or excluding MOD….
Introduction The purpose of this research was to compare dentoskeletal changes produced by Herbst and Xbow appliances in late mixed/early permanent dentition patients with Class II Division 1 malocclusion to…
Introduction In this study, we investigated the presence of structural anomalies in the nasal cavity (deviated nasal septum [DNS] and turbinate hypertrophy [TH]) in patients at high risk or not…
