Adhesive Dentistry
Successful adhesive dentistry begins with correct placement and polymerization of the bonding agent. Although numerous agents exist, all abide by certain key principles, including the newest group, the universal adhesives….
Miniscrew mechanics for molar distalization and incisor intrusion in a patient with a Class II brachyfacial pattern and gummy smile
A gummy smile is one of the most problematic characteristics in patients with a Class II Division 2 malocclusion, and the correction of vertical position and incisor torque is often…
Orthodontic retention and retainers: Quality of information provided by dental professionals on YouTube
Introduction The evaluation of the quality of information (QOI) contained within oral health-related videos on the video-streaming Web site YouTube has been limited. This study aimed to determine the QOI…
Evaluation of titanium dioxide coating on surface roughness of nickel-titanium archwires and its influence on Streptococcus mutansadhesion and enamel mineralization: A prospective clinical study
Introduction This research aimed to evaluate the effect of titanium dioxide (TiO 2 ) coating on surface roughness (R a ) of nickel-titanium (NiTi) archwires and its influence on Streptococcus…
Three-dimensional assessment of mandibular asymmetry in skeletal Class I and unilateral crossbite malocclusion in 3 different age groups
Introduction This study aimed to evaluate the morphologic and positional features of the mandible in children, adolescents, and adults with skeletal Class I and unilateral posterior crossbite. Methods The sample…
Evaluation of the ideal position of the maxillary incisor relative to upper lip thickness
Introduction The anteroposterior position of the maxillary incisors has been studied since the beginning of cephalometric research. Most reports of ideal position have been based on measurements made on subjects…
Three-dimensional facial capture using a custom-built photogrammetry setup: Design, performance, and cost
Introduction Although stereophotogrammetry is increasingly popular for 3-dimensional face scanning, commercial solutions remain quite expensive, limiting its accessibility. We propose a more affordable, custom-built photogrammetry setup (Stereo-Face 3D, SF3D) and…
Effects of estrogen on root repair after orthodontically induced root resorption in ovariectomized rats
Introduction This study aimed to investigate the effects of estrogen on root repair after orthodontically induced root resorption. Methods Seventy-two 6-week-old female Wistar rats were randomly divided into 3 groups:…
Evaluation of titanium dioxide coating on surface roughness of nickel-titanium archwires and its influence on Streptococcus mutansadhesion and enamel mineralization: A prospective clinical study
Introduction This research aimed to evaluate the effect of titanium dioxide (TiO 2 ) coating on surface roughness (R a ) of nickel-titanium (NiTi) archwires and its influence on Streptococcus…
Social media and orthodontics: A mixed-methods analysis of orthodontic-related posts on Twitter and Instagram
Introduction In modern health care, social media has become an important tool for both patients and professionals. On platforms like Twitter and Instagram, patients can express their experiences, attitudes, and…
Three-dimensional assessment of mandibular asymmetry in skeletal Class I and unilateral crossbite malocclusion in 3 different age groups
Introduction This study aimed to evaluate the morphologic and positional features of the mandible in children, adolescents, and adults with skeletal Class I and unilateral posterior crossbite. Methods The sample…
Orthodontic retention and retainers: Quality of information provided by dental professionals on YouTube
Introduction The evaluation of the quality of information (QOI) contained within oral health-related videos on the video-streaming Web site YouTube has been limited. This study aimed to determine the QOI…
Negative online reviews of orthodontists: Content analysis of complaints posted by dissatisfied patients
Introduction Patients may express views about their orthodontic care by posting publicly available reviews on the Internet. This study analyzed online reviews of orthodontists with an emphasis on the types…
Exploring heterogeneity in meta-analysis: Subgroup analysis. Part 1
The primary interest of a systematic review is to estimate the summary effect size from a sample of studies and to infer the impact of the compared interventions on a…
Distalization rate of maxillary canines in an alveolus filled with leukocyte-platelet–rich fibrin in adults: A randomized controlled clinical split-mouth trial
Introduction The objective of this study was to evaluate the distalization rate and changes in inclination of the maxillary canines in alveoli preserved with leukocyte-platelet–rich fibrin (L-PRF) membranes in adult…
Prediction of rapid palatal expansion success via fractal analysis in hand-wrist radiographs
Introduction This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of fractal analysis of hand-wrist radiography in the decision of conventional or surgery-assisted rapid palatal expansion (RPE). Methods The study included 48…
Precautions and recommendations for orthodontic settings during the COVID-19 outbreak: A review
Introduction Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a contagious disease caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2). It emerged as a global pandemic in early 2020, affecting more than 200 countries…
The use of attachments in aligner treatment: Analyzing the “innovation” of expanding the use of acid etching–mediated bonding of composites to enamel and its consequences
Orthodontic treatment with sequential aligners has seen a considerable surge in the last decades, and is currently used to treat malocclusions of varying severity. To enhance tooth movement and broaden…
MOPs and accelerated tooth movement: A biased conclusion?
We read with interest the manuscript entitled, “The effect of micro-osteoperforations on the rate of orthodontic tooth movement: a systematic review and meta-analysis” by Sivarajan et al (Sivarajan S, Ringgingon LP,…
Effects of multiple implantations of titanium healing abutments: Surface characteristics and microbial colonization
Highlights • – Minimal focus is placed on IHAs, despite its vital role in soft tissue healing/shaping after dental implant body placement. • IHAs, which are designed and labeled for…
