Interleukin-33 and superoxide dismutase 3 mediates co-achieved tooth movement acceleration and root protection

Jun 27, 2026 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on Interleukin-33 and superoxide dismutase 3 mediates co-achieved tooth movement acceleration and root protection
Background Achieving co-occurrence of tooth movement acceleration and root protection has been a fascinating challenge. This study investigated how interleukin-33 (IL-33)-superoxide dismutase 3 (SOD3) crosstalk affects the alveolar bone and…
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Vertical settling elastics for resolving posterior open bite during the fine-tuning staging for clear aligner therapy: A prospective clinical study

Jun 27, 2026 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on Vertical settling elastics for resolving posterior open bite during the fine-tuning staging for clear aligner therapy: A prospective clinical study
Background Posterior open bite (POB) is a common and challenging complication during clear aligner therapy, primarily because of the biomechanical susceptibility of posterior teeth to intrusion, occlusal block effect, and…
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Does the maxillary sinus floor affect orthodontic tooth movement and root resorption after premolar extraction? A retrospective cone-beam computed tomography study

Jun 27, 2026 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on Does the maxillary sinus floor affect orthodontic tooth movement and root resorption after premolar extraction? A retrospective cone-beam computed tomography study
Background This study aimed to evaluate the impact of maxillary sinus-root relationship (SRR) on orthodontic tooth movement and root resorption measured by using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) during first premolar…
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Mechanical and surface properties of 3-dimensional–printed zirconia orthodontic brackets: An evaluation of ink-jet printing combined with vibratory polishing

Jun 27, 2026 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on Mechanical and surface properties of 3-dimensional–printed zirconia orthodontic brackets: An evaluation of ink-jet printing combined with vibratory polishing
Background This study aims to evaluate the fundamental material properties of ink-jet–printed zirconia (IPZ) after vibratory polishing and analyze the frictional behavior and dimensional accuracy of the resulting orthodontic brackets….
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Personalized 3-dimensional–printed titanium plate bone-anchored maxillary protraction and 3-dimensional mandibular remodeling in adolescents with skeletal Class III malocclusion: A retrospective limited-sample study

Jun 27, 2026 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on Personalized 3-dimensional–printed titanium plate bone-anchored maxillary protraction and 3-dimensional mandibular remodeling in adolescents with skeletal Class III malocclusion: A retrospective limited-sample study
Background This study presents an assessment of the 3-dimensional (3D) morphologic and volumetric changes in the mandible and condyle after the use of a novel intraoral bone-anchored maxillary protraction (BAMP)…
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The effects of rinsing and curing conditions on the biocompatibility of 3-dimensional–printed resin orthodontic brackets

Jun 27, 2026 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on The effects of rinsing and curing conditions on the biocompatibility of 3-dimensional–printed resin orthodontic brackets
Introduction The incorporation of 3-dimensional (3D) printing into orthodontics offers new opportunities for in-office fabrication of resin brackets. However, concerns remain regarding the cytotoxic effects of residual monomers because of…
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Evaluation of pharyngeal airway volume, soft-tissue changes, and risk of obstructive sleep apnea after bimaxillary orthognathic surgery in patients with skeletal Class III malocclusion using cone-beam computed tomography and the STOP-BANG questionnaire: A long-term study

Jun 27, 2026 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on Evaluation of pharyngeal airway volume, soft-tissue changes, and risk of obstructive sleep apnea after bimaxillary orthognathic surgery in patients with skeletal Class III malocclusion using cone-beam computed tomography and the STOP-BANG questionnaire: A long-term study
Introduction Bimaxillary surgery is increasingly used for Class III malocclusion, but concerns about potential airway narrowing and its role in obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) remain. This study aimed to evaluate…
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Orthognathic surgery need following BAMP therapy in unilateral complete cleft lip and palate with moderate to severe maxillary deficiency: a prospective study

Jun 27, 2026 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on Orthognathic surgery need following BAMP therapy in unilateral complete cleft lip and palate with moderate to severe maxillary deficiency: a prospective study
Background The objective of this study was to assess the long-term stability of bone-anchored maxillary protraction (BAMP) in patients with unilateral complete cleft lip and palate (UCLP) and sagittal midface…
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Segmental torque relevant orthodontic bracket tie-wing deformation in various bracket-archwire-ligature combinations

Jun 27, 2026 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on Segmental torque relevant orthodontic bracket tie-wing deformation in various bracket-archwire-ligature combinations
Background In fixed appliance therapy, torque moments are transferred through the bracket and are important for the final position of the tooth. Studies have analyzed only the torque-relevant bracket deformation…
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