Three-dimensional evaluation of dentofacial transverse widths in adults with different sagittal facial patterns

Dec 10, 2018 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on Three-dimensional evaluation of dentofacial transverse widths in adults with different sagittal facial patterns

Introduction The aim of this study was to evaluate the dentofacial transverse dimensions of subjects with different sagittal facial patterns using 3-dimensional cone-beam computed tomography images. Methods Cone-beam computed tomography…

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Gingival thicknesses of maxillary and mandibular anterior regions in subjects with different craniofacial morphologies

Dec 10, 2018 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on Gingival thicknesses of maxillary and mandibular anterior regions in subjects with different craniofacial morphologies

Introduction The aim of this study was to evaluate the mean gingival thicknesses of the maxillary and mandibular anterior regions in subjects with different craniofacial morphologies. Methods For each dental…

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Age-dependent response to force

Dec 10, 2018 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on Age-dependent response to force

We discussed this original article in the May 2018 issue, “Age-dependent biologic response to orthodontic forces” (Alikhani M, Chou MY, Khoo E, Alansari S, Kwal R, Elfersi T, Almansour A,…

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Cone-beam computed tomography evaluation of bone plate and root length after maxillary expansion using tooth-borne and tooth-tissue-borne banded expanders

Dec 8, 2018 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on Cone-beam computed tomography evaluation of bone plate and root length after maxillary expansion using tooth-borne and tooth-tissue-borne banded expanders

Introduction The objective of this research was to evaluate the buccal bone plate and root length of maxillary permanent first molars using cone-beam computed tomography after maxillary expansion with different…

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Mandibular anterior intrusion using miniscrews for skeletal anchorage: A 3-dimensional finite element analysis

Dec 8, 2018 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on Mandibular anterior intrusion using miniscrews for skeletal anchorage: A 3-dimensional finite element analysis

Introduction Deepbites can be corrected by intrusion of mandibular anterior teeth. Direct anchorage with miniscrews simplifies complex tooth movements; however, few studies have reported their use for mandibular anterior intrusion….

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Alternative cone-beam computed tomography method for the analysis of bone density around impacted maxillary canines

Dec 8, 2018 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on Alternative cone-beam computed tomography method for the analysis of bone density around impacted maxillary canines

Introduction Genetic and environmental etiologic factors have been described for maxillary canine impaction, except for the trabecular bone characteristics in the impacted area. The aim of this study was to…

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Mandibular condyle bone density in adolescents with varying skeletal patterns evaluated using cone-beam computed tomography: A potential predictive tool

Dec 8, 2018 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on Mandibular condyle bone density in adolescents with varying skeletal patterns evaluated using cone-beam computed tomography: A potential predictive tool

Introduction The aim of this study was to evaluate the bone density of mandibular condyles in adolescents with varying skeletal patterns using cone-beam computed tomography. The null hypothesis was that…

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Effect of orthodontic treatment and comorbidity risk factors on interdental alveolar crest level: A radiographic evaluation

Dec 8, 2018 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on Effect of orthodontic treatment and comorbidity risk factors on interdental alveolar crest level: A radiographic evaluation

Introduction Alveolar bone loss is regarded as a potential adverse event during orthodontic treatment, especially in adults. The purposes of this study were to evaluate the prevalence and severity of…

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Authors’ response

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Thank you for your interest and for the opportunity to address your concerns. Biomechanics is always a matter of great relevance because if its principles are not taken into account,…

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No deal

Dec 8, 2018 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on No deal

The last time you saw your favorite niece, you told her father, Ed, that she’s ready for braces. The problem is that you cannot locate a trusted colleague in the…

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Author’s response

Dec 8, 2018 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on Author’s response

I appreciate these valuable remarks. In paragraph 6 in the Discussion, we stated that the distance between root apices and the sinus floor in the hyperdivergent skeletal group was shorter compared…

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Maxillary transverse dimensions in subjects with and without impacted canines: A comparative cone-beam computed tomography study

Dec 8, 2018 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on Maxillary transverse dimensions in subjects with and without impacted canines: A comparative cone-beam computed tomography study

Introduction The objective of this study was to compare the maxillary transverse dimensions between subjects with impacted maxillary canines and subjects without canine impactions, with similar vertical and sagittal features….

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