Atorvastatin-induced osteoclast inhibition reduces orthodontic relapse
Introduction The statin class of drugs enhances osteogenesis and suppresses bone resorption, which could be a plausible biologic mechanism for mitigation of orthodontic relapse. We aimed to determine whether atorvastatin…
Safe zones for miniscrews in maxillary dentition distalization assessed with cone-beam computed tomography
Introduction The purpose of this study was to assess the anatomic structure of the buccal alveolar bone in the infrazygomatic crest region with cone-beam computed tomography to locate safe zones…
Associations among sella turcica bridging, atlas arcuate foramen (ponticulus posticus) development, atlas posterior arch deficiency, and the occurrence of palatally displaced canine impaction
Introduction Head and neck skeletal anomalies or normal variants might predict the occurrence of palatally displaced impacted maxillary canines. Despite their clinical importance, studies in this regard are rare, especially…
Candidate gene analyses of 3-dimensional dentoalveolar phenotypes in subjects with malocclusion
Introduction Genetic studies of malocclusion etiology have identified 4 deleterious mutations in genes DUSP6, ARHGAP21 , FGF23 , and ADAMTS1 in familial Class III cases. Although these variants may have…
Force degradation of orthodontic latex elastics: An in-vivo study
Introduction Our objectives were to assess the force degradation of orthodontic latex elastics over 48 hours in vivo and to study the relationship between the amount of mouth opening and the degree…
Bisphenol A release from orthodontic adhesives measured in vitro and in vivo with gas chromatography
Introduction The objectives of this study were to quantify in vitro the Bisphenol A (BPA) release from 5 orthodontic composites and to assess in vivo the BPA level in patients’ saliva and…
Evaluation of American Board of Orthodontics certification protocols in postgraduate orthodontic programs in the United States and Canada
Introduction The objective of this study was to identify the board certification protocols that hospital and university-based postgraduate orthodontic programs have in place to prepare residents for the American Board…
Comparative evaluation of salivary bisphenol A levels in patients wearing vacuum-formed and Hawley retainers: An in-vivo study
Introduction The aims of the study were to evaluate and compare the bisphenol A (BPA) levels in saliva in patients using vacuum-formed retainers or Hawley retainers. Methods Forty-five patients who…
Effectiveness of orthodontic miniscrew implants in anchorage reinforcement during en-masse retraction: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Introduction The aim of this systematic review was to compare the effectiveness of orthodontic miniscrew implants—temporary intraoral skeletal anchorage devices (TISADs)—in anchorage reinforcement during en-masse retraction in relation to conventional…
