Introduction Our objective was to evaluate the efficacy of a fluoridated varnish in preventing white spot lesions in patients with fixed appliances. A laser-induced fluorescence device was used to determine…
Introduction The aims of this study were to (1) assess lateral facial morphology in children and adolescents with juvenile idiopathic arthritis and moderate to severe temporomandibular joint (TMJ) involvement, (2)…
Introduction The purpose of this study was to present and validate a novel semiautomated method for 3-dimensional evaluation of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) space and condylar and articular shapes using…
Introduction The purpose of this study was to compare the clinical failure rates and the in-vitro bond strengths of metal brackets bonded with different light-emitting diode (LED) devices and curing…
Introduction The rough surface of Hawley removable appliances provides an environment for plaque accumulation, leading to enamel demineralization. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of silver…
Introduction In this cross-sectional study, we investigated the impact of the orthosurgical treatment phases on the oral health–related and condition-specific quality of life (QoL) of patients with dentofacial deformities. Methods…
Introduction Our objective was to assess the accuracy, validity, and reliability of measurements obtained from virtual dental study models compared with those obtained from plaster models. Methods PubMed, PubMed Central,…
Surgery first for orthognathic patients? Huang CS, Hsu SS, Chen YR. Systematic review of the surgery-first approach in orthognathic surgery. Biomed J 2014;37:184-90 Traditionally, comprehensive orthodontic treatment for alignment of…
You are honored to receive an appointment to your alma mater’s search committee to identify another full-time faculty member. Clinical research has continued to intrigue you since completion of your…
We believe that it possible to argue a case objectively, without the need to descend to disparaging, gratuitous, and ad hominem remarks regarding different views held by another person. We…
