Facial soft tissue growth in identical twins
Introduction The aims of this longitudinal analysis of untreated monozygotic twins were to investigate the change of the facial soft tissues during growth, to determine the concordance of soft tissue…
Class II correction: Extraction or nonextraction?
The patient with a Class II malocclusion, proclination, or moderate crowding of the mandibular anterior teeth, and a moderate-to-low mandibular plane angle is a treatment-planning challenge. The records of 3…
Second molar intrusion: Continuous arch or loop mechanics?
Introduction Our aim was to compare the load systems produced by rectangular loops and continuous arch mechanics on intrusion of a maxillary second molar. Methods An orthodontic appliance was passively bonded…
Root resorption of maxillary incisors after traction of unilateral vs bilateral impacted canines with reinforced anchorage
Introduction The aim of this study was to compare the root resorption (RR) of maxillary incisors after traction of unilateral vs bilateral impacted canines with reinforced anchorage. Methods This retrospective…
Facial soft tissue growth in identical twins
Introduction The aims of this longitudinal analysis of untreated monozygotic twins were to investigate the change of the facial soft tissues during growth, to determine the concordance of soft tissue…
Morphologic and gene expression analysis of periodontal ligament fibroblasts subjected to pressure
Introduction Force application (FA) during orthodontic tooth movement is mediated through periodontal ligament (PDL) fibroblasts. FA on deciduous teeth has an inherent risk of root resorption, which is less in…
Torturous path of an elastic gap band: Interdisciplinary approach to orthodontic treatment for a young patient who lost both maxillary central incisors after do-it-yourself treatment
Spacing between the maxillary anterior teeth is a common concern for young patients and their parents. Patients often consider a diastema to be an annoying but minor problem; they might…
Permanent canine eruption into the alveolar cleft region after secondary alveolar bone grafting: Are there prediction factors for impaction?
Introduction The aims of this study were to investigate the eruption pattern of maxillary permanent canines in the alveolar cleft area after secondary alveolar bone grafting and to assess the…
CAD-CAM design and 3-dimensional printing of mini-implant retained orthodontic appliances
The objective of this article was to illustrate the digital process in the custom fabrication of metallic mini-implant supported appliances. An implant-supported appliance was produced for a patient using a…
Patient satisfaction and quality of life status after 2 treatment modalities: Invisalign and conventional fixed appliances
Introduction Our objectives were to assess patient satisfaction and quality of life among adults via 2 validated comprehensive questionnaires and to compare patient satisfaction and status in oral health-related quality…
