Inroduction Our objective was to assess tooth wear, arch dimensions, tooth sizes, and dental crowding in 4 remote indigenous villages on the Xingu River in Brazil. These populations have similar…
Introduction The aims of this study were to describe bacterial load and diversity of the aerosol created during enamel cleanup after the removal of fixed orthodontic appliances and to assess…
We are interested in examining whether the alignment status (presence or absence) is associated with the wire type (A or B). This association can be tested by using a chi-square…
In Baird v Owczarek , No. 504, 2013 (Del. Sup. Ct. May 28, 2014), the plaintiff underwent LASIK surgery on both eyes, had a second procedure on the left eye,…
Introduction The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare the effects of 2 protocols of bone-anchored maxillary protraction with an untreated control group. Methods Thirty growing Class III…
Introduction The Herbst appliance has been used in the treatment of Class II malocclusions with deficient mandibles. Various protocols, including different durations of the orthopedic treatment phase and stepwise advancement…
Introduction The aim of this study was to evaluate differences in the maxillary sinus floor levels between adults with an anterior open bite and those without. Methods This retrospective study…
Introduction Currently, cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) has been widely used because of its capacity to evaluate the anatomic structures of the maxilla, mandible, and teeth in 3 dimensions. However, articles…
Introduction Our objective was to compare the craniofacial hard and soft tissue characteristics between children with operated unilateral cleft lip and palate (UCLP) and children with noncleft lip and palate…
Introduction We compared the effectiveness of 2 canine retraction springs and anchorage systems (direct and indirect skeletal anchorage) in patients requiring first premolar extractions and maximum anchorage in the maxilla….
