Missing participant outcome data in meta-analysis. Part I
Missing participant outcome data (MOD) are ubiquitous in clinical trials and may threaten the validity of the results. The risk of bias associated with MOD is carried over to the…
Is there a “write” way?
I know I’m gonna start some fights here, so let’s get to it. When you obtain a patient’s informed consent, does it have to be in writing? Apparently not in…
Effect of build angle and layer height on the accuracy of 3-dimensional printed dental models
Introduction Three-dimensional (3D) printing technologies are profoundly changing the landscape of orthodontics. To optimize treatment-oriented applications, dimensional fidelity is required for 3D-printed orthodontic models. This study aimed to evaluate the…
Geometric morphometric analysis of growth patterns among facial types
Introduction Extreme patterns of vertical facial divergence are of great importance to clinicians because of their association with dental malocclusion and functional problems of the orofacial complex. Understanding the growth…
Where is the center of resistance of a maxillary first molar? A 3-dimensional finite element analysis
Introduction The center of resistance (C Res ) is regarded as the fundamental reference point for predictable tooth movement. Accurate estimation can greatly enhance the efficiency of orthodontic tooth movement….
A prospective cohort study evaluating subjective and objective neurosensory changes following LeFort I osteotomy
Introduction This study aimed to investigate the incidence and recovery of neurosensory deficit (NSD) after LeFort I osteotomy over 12 months and identify any association between age, gender, and extent of…
An in vitro evaluation of orthodontic aligner biomechanics around the maxillary arch
Introduction The objective of this study was to evaluate the forces and moments exerted by orthodontic aligners on 3 different displaced maxillary teeth and their adjacent supporting teeth. Methods An…
Factors associated with alveolar bone depth mesial to the mandibular third molars after orthodontic protraction
Introduction The objective of this research was to study the factors associated with the alveolar bone depth mesial to the mandibular third molars (M8) after the mandibular second (M7) and…
Three-dimensional analysis of mandibular characteristics in patients with skeletal Class II malocclusion and chin deviation
Introduction This study aimed to analyze adults with mandibular characteristics of skeletal Class II malocclusion with chin deviation. Methods Seventy-five adult patients aged from 18 to 35 years were included and…
Three-dimensional comparative evaluation of customized bone-anchored vs tooth-borne maxillary protraction in patients with skeletal Class III malocclusion
Introduction The aim of this prospective study was to assess the 3-dimensional skeletal and dental effects induced by a new maxillary protraction approach using customized miniplates for anchorage compared with…
