Introduction Mandibular molar uprighting is indicated when mesial inclination of the second molars occurs because of missing first molars. There are many methodologies to perform such movement. In this study, we…
A 43-year-old man sought orthodontic treatment to close anterior diastemas. During the impression procedure for routine documentation, the orthodontic assistant exerted excessive pressure on the metallic tray; 2 days later, the…
Introduction The purpose of this study was to predict the need for orthognathic surgery in patients with unilateral cleft lip and palate (UCLP) in the early permanent dentition. Methods In…
Patients with bimaxillary protrusion may have an unattractive profile with a retruded chin contour. Correction of the severely protrusive anterior alveolar bone and teeth combined with a moderate open bite…
Introduction Despite the increases in adults undergoing orthodontic treatment in both the public and private sectors, satisfaction with the treatment process has not been widely explored. In this study, we…
Introduction Supplemental vibration has been reported to accelerate orthodontic tooth movement and reduce discomfort. Our purpose was to investigate the effects of AcceleDent on Invisalign treatment. This randomized clinical trial…
BOS statement: Do-it-yourself braces A number of websites are offering the public the opportunity to carry out their own orthodontic treatment at home. Most involve an individual being “assessed” as…
The plaintiff had always suffered from severe myopia. Having heard about radial keratotomy, he sought opinions from several practitioners, all of whom said he was not a candidate. Fast forward…
Introduction Our objectives were to verify the impact of alterations in the vertical position of the maxillary canines in smile esthetic perceptions and to determine whether exposure of the gingival…
Introduction The purpose of this study was to examine changes in registration accuracy after including occlusal surface and incisal edge areas in addition to the buccal surface when integrating laser-scanned…
