Introduction In this study, we aimed to compare treatment efficacy and postsurgical stability between minimal presurgical orthodontics and conventional presurgical orthodontics for patients with skeletal Class III malocclusion. Methods Forty…
A patient came with left-side temporomandibular arthralgia, limited mandibular opening, frontal facial asymmetry, and a significant anterolateral open bite. Severe alterations in the occlusal and maxillofacial anatomy resulted from an…
Introduction The purposes of this study were to (1) evaluate facial asymmetry 3 dimensionally using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) and (2) compare the right and left facial hard and soft…
Introduction Our objective was to investigate the dimensional accuracy of digital dental models obtained from the cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) scans of alginate impressions according to the time elapsed after…
Introduction The purposes of this retrospective study were to describe the types of unexpected complications associated with mandibular fixed retainers and to assess their prevalences and possible etiologic causes. Methods…
Over the past decade, orthodontic skeletal anchorage devices have gained significant traction in the orthodontic community. These devices have become instrumental in vertical control of the dentition, anteroposterior movement of…
Introduction The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of bone densities on the success rate of orthodontic microimplants with cone-beam computed tomography images. Methods We examined 127…
In the next series of articles, I will discuss correlation and linear regression. Correlation indicates whether there is any association between 2 quantitative variables and the strength of that association….
An open-bite malocclusion with a tongue-thrust habit is a challenging type of malocclusion to correct. A 12-year-old girl came for orthodontic treatment with a severe anterior open bite, extruded posterior…
Introduction The aim of this study was to compare treatment outcomes in university vs private practice settings with Class I patients using the American Board of Orthodontics Objective Grading System….
In the Marx brothers movie Duck Soup , during the trial scene, Chico asks, “What has a trunk but no key, weighs 2000 pounds, and can be found in a…
Introduction Our objective was to evaluate the efficacy of a fluoridated varnish in preventing white spot lesions in patients with fixed appliances. A laser-induced fluorescence device was used to determine…
Introduction The aims of this study were to (1) assess lateral facial morphology in children and adolescents with juvenile idiopathic arthritis and moderate to severe temporomandibular joint (TMJ) involvement, (2)…
Introduction The purpose of this study was to present and validate a novel semiautomated method for 3-dimensional evaluation of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) space and condylar and articular shapes using…
Introduction The purpose of this study was to compare the clinical failure rates and the in-vitro bond strengths of metal brackets bonded with different light-emitting diode (LED) devices and curing…
Introduction The rough surface of Hawley removable appliances provides an environment for plaque accumulation, leading to enamel demineralization. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of silver…
Introduction In this cross-sectional study, we investigated the impact of the orthosurgical treatment phases on the oral health–related and condition-specific quality of life (QoL) of patients with dentofacial deformities. Methods…
Introduction Our objective was to assess the accuracy, validity, and reliability of measurements obtained from virtual dental study models compared with those obtained from plaster models. Methods PubMed, PubMed Central,…
Surgery first for orthognathic patients? Huang CS, Hsu SS, Chen YR. Systematic review of the surgery-first approach in orthognathic surgery. Biomed J 2014;37:184-90 Traditionally, comprehensive orthodontic treatment for alignment of…
You are honored to receive an appointment to your alma mater’s search committee to identify another full-time faculty member. Clinical research has continued to intrigue you since completion of your…
