Introduction Our aim was to analyze the correlation between growth status in height and chronological age, carpal maturation, cervical maturation, and dental maturation, and assess the diagnostic performance of Demirjian’s…
Introduction Enameloplasty of maxillary canines is often needed for aesthetic substitution in patients with congenitally missing lateral incisors. The exact enamel thicknesses for the various canine surfaces are unknown because…
Introduction The purpose of this study was to use cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) to determine bone thickness in the mandibular buccal shelf (MBS) and the infrazygomatic crest (IC) in individuals…
Introduction This retrospective study aimed to assess the stability of Class II malocclusion treatment with the distal jet, followed by fixed appliances. Methods Seventy-five cephalograms of 30 subjects were divided…
Introduction A growing number of adult patients are seeking orthodontic treatment. This research aimed to analyze the particulars of patients seeking retreatment and identify the causes of their original treatment…
Introduction This study aimed to evaluate the stability of transverse changes after Class II malocclusion correction with the pendulum fixed distalizer, followed by preadjusted edgewise fixed orthodontic appliances. Methods This…
The general boundaries to tooth movement are within the adjacent compact and trabecular bones, gingiva, mucosa, and muscular envelope. Findings from finite element analysis of maxillary posterior teeth distalization against…
The purpose of this critical review is to list the sources of aerosol production during orthodontic standard procedure, analyze the constituent components of aerosol and their dependency on modes of…
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has attracted worldwide concerns because of its high person-to-person infectivity and lethality, and it was…
Photography is one of the most important skills dentists need to master in order to perform esthetic dentistry at a high level. Today, digital single-lens reflex cameras are commonplace. Young…
No matter how skilled and well trained esthetic dentists or technicians may be, they cannot deliver results without a proper partnership. Close ceramist-clinician communication is a critical component of successful…
Ideally, Orthodontic-Restorative cases are planned alongside from the beginning, however, in some instances the restorative dentist encounters the patient for esthetic evaluation near the end of orthodontic phase. This is…
The use of digital dentistry is on the increase as costs to acquire digital technology have gone down dramatically and allowed for more practitioners to integrate digital equipment with reduced…
As both restorative dentists and specialists have their respective realms of expertise, it is important to develop a team of qualified providers to improve treatment outcomes for patients. In many…
Physical appearance and attractiveness consciously and subconsciously, affect patients’ quality of life. Traditionally, dentists were tasked with improving a patient’s smile, a central aspect of facial aesthetics and physical appearance….
Material selection is one of the most important decisions to be made by clinicians. Proper material selection can affect the long-term function, longevity, and esthetics of restorations. There are a…
The objective of this article is to introduce the concept of branding to dentists interested in implementing elective esthetic treatment into their practice. For many, this will serve as an…
This article informs dental clinicians on the essential workings of scientific research and statistical analyses. It provides clinicians with the essential knowledge necessary to understand and review scientific work. Key…
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….
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…
