Pharyngeal airway dimensional changes after orthodontic treatment with premolar extractions: A systematic review with meta-analysis

Oct 30, 2021 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on Pharyngeal airway dimensional changes after orthodontic treatment with premolar extractions: A systematic review with meta-analysis

Introduction The objective of this research was to evaluate the effect of orthodontic extraction on the pharyngeal airway volume and Minimum cross-sectional area (MCA) in growing and adult patients. Methods…

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A comparative assessment of failures and periodontal health between 2 mandibular lingual retainers in orthodontic patients. A 2-year follow-up, single practice-based randomized trial

Oct 30, 2021 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on A comparative assessment of failures and periodontal health between 2 mandibular lingual retainers in orthodontic patients. A 2-year follow-up, single practice-based randomized trial

Introduction The objective of this study was to compare the survival rates and periodontal health in patients with 3-strand round twisted (RT) vs 8-strand rectangular braided (RB) fixed retainers bonded…

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Occlusal stress distribution in the human skull with permanent maxillary first molar extraction: A 3-dimensional finite element study

Oct 30, 2021 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on Occlusal stress distribution in the human skull with permanent maxillary first molar extraction: A 3-dimensional finite element study

Introduction The objective of this research was to analyze the effect of orthodontic treatment with maxillary permanent first molar extraction on the occlusal stress distribution and displacement in the human…

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Is there a “write” way?

Oct 30, 2021 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on Is there a “write” way?

I know I’m gonna start some fights here, so let’s get to it. When you obtain a patient’s informed consent, does it have to be in writing? Apparently not in…

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Effect of build angle and layer height on the accuracy of 3-dimensional printed dental models

Oct 30, 2021 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on Effect of build angle and layer height on the accuracy of 3-dimensional printed dental models

Introduction Three-dimensional (3D) printing technologies are profoundly changing the landscape of orthodontics. To optimize treatment-oriented applications, dimensional fidelity is required for 3D-printed orthodontic models. This study aimed to evaluate the…

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A prospective cohort study evaluating subjective and objective neurosensory changes following LeFort I osteotomy

Oct 30, 2021 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on A prospective cohort study evaluating subjective and objective neurosensory changes following LeFort I osteotomy

Introduction This study aimed to investigate the incidence and recovery of neurosensory deficit (NSD) after LeFort I osteotomy over 12 months and identify any association between age, gender, and extent of…

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Three-dimensional analysis of mandibular characteristics in patients with skeletal Class II malocclusion and chin deviation

Oct 30, 2021 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on Three-dimensional analysis of mandibular characteristics in patients with skeletal Class II malocclusion and chin deviation

Introduction This study aimed to analyze adults with mandibular characteristics of skeletal Class II malocclusion with chin deviation. Methods Seventy-five adult patients aged from 18 to 35 years were included and…

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Three-dimensional comparative evaluation of customized bone-anchored vs tooth-borne maxillary protraction in patients with skeletal Class III malocclusion

Oct 30, 2021 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on Three-dimensional comparative evaluation of customized bone-anchored vs tooth-borne maxillary protraction in patients with skeletal Class III malocclusion

Introduction The aim of this prospective study was to assess the 3-dimensional skeletal and dental effects induced by a new maxillary protraction approach using customized miniplates for anchorage compared with…

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The clinical management of orthodontically-induced external root resorption: A questionnaire survey

Oct 30, 2021 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on The clinical management of orthodontically-induced external root resorption: A questionnaire survey

Introduction With more dentists performing orthodontics, identifying and managing patients at risk or affected by orthodontically-induced external root resorption (OIERR) is paramount. Methods This study, conducted according to STROBE (STrengthening…

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Would midpalatal suture characteristics help to predict the success rate of miniscrew-assisted rapid palatal expansion?

Oct 30, 2021 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on Would midpalatal suture characteristics help to predict the success rate of miniscrew-assisted rapid palatal expansion?

Introduction The objective of this study was to evaluate whether the success or failure of miniscrew-assisted rapid palatal expansion (MARPE) in patients with advanced bone maturation could be related to…

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