Oral Health Implications of Risky Behaviors in Adolescence
Adolescence is a time for new discoveries, which may lead teens to engage in impulsive behaviors. Although social media and the Internet have brought great benefits to the world, they…
Interdisciplinary rehabilitation for mutilated dentition with mini-implants, autotransplants, and a dental implant
A patient with mutilated dentition was treated to an acceptable result with the help of mini-implants for anchorage, autotransplantation of 2 teeth, one dental implant, and multiple prostheses. The major…
Spontaneous remission of internal root resorption during orthodontic treatment: A clinical follow-up report
Internal root resorption (IRR) is a pathologic process that occurs because of external stimuli that affect the pulp and result in the loss of dentinal tissue. The occurrence of IRR…
Accuracy of 3-dimensional stereophotogrammetry: Comparison of the 3dMD and Bellus3D facial scanning systems with one another and with direct anthropometry
Introduction The objective of this study was to compare the accuracy of 3-dimensional (3D) digital facial photographs taken by the Bellus3D Face Camera Pro (Bellus3D) (Bellus3D Inc, Los Gatos, Calif)…
Long-term evaluation of maxillary molar position after distalization using modified C-palatal plates in patients with and without second molar eruption
Introduction The purpose of this study was to analyze the treatment effects after molar distalization using modified C-palatal plates with and without second molar eruption and to evaluate the three-dimensional position…
Likert scale vs visual analog scale for assessing facial pleasantness
Introduction This study aimed to compare the 2 most commonly used methods for assessing facial pleasantness, the Likert scale and the visual analog scale (VAS). Methods For assessing facial pleasantness,…
Three-dimensional comparison of mandibular morphology in young people with Treacher Collins syndrome and Pierre Robin sequence
Introduction Treacher Collins syndrome (TCS) and nonsyndromic Pierre Robin sequence (PRS) share mandibular deficiency as a similar clinical finding. This study aimed to compare the mandibular size and morphology of…
The effects of dehiscence and fenestration before orthodontic treatment on external apical root resorption in maxillary incisors
Introduction The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of dehiscence and fenestration on external apical root resorption (EARR) in maxillary incisors. Methods Seventy-eight patients were selected for…
The effect of 4 first premolar extractions on the posterior Bolton ratio
Introduction Overall and anterior Bolton ratios have been well covered in the orthodontic literature; however, little has been reported on posterior Bolton ratios. Considering the frequency of premolar extractions in…
Proximal enamel thickness of the permanent teeth: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Introduction This systematic review aimed to identify, evaluate, and provide a synthesis of the available literature on the proximal enamel thickness (PET) of permanent teeth. Methods The eligibility criteria were…
Comparison of achieved and predicted crown movement in adults after 4 first premolar extraction treatment with Invisalign
Introduction In this study, we compared achieved and predicted crown movements of maxillary and mandibular first molars, canines, and central incisors in adults after 4 first premolar extraction treatment with…
Effectiveness of microosteoperforations in accelerating alignment of maxillary anterior crowding in adults: A randomized controlled clinical trial
Introduction This trial aimed to investigate the effectiveness of microosteoperforations (MOPs) in overall time taken for alignment of maxillary anterior crowding and to evaluate the alignment improvement percentage within 6 months…
Dentoskeletal comparison of miniscrew-anchored maxillary protraction with hybrid and conventional hyrax expanders: A randomized clinical trial
Introduction This randomized clinical trial aimed to compare the skeletal and dental effects of miniscrew-anchored maxillary protraction (MAMP) using hybrid hyrax (HH) and conventional hyrax (CH) expanders in growing patients…
Chapter 2 – Development of ICSI in Human Assisted Reproduction
Summary Since the establishment of in vitro fertilization, it became quickly apparent that approximately half of the couples treated presented with a dysfunctional male gamete. To alleviate this issue, intracytoplasmic…
10 Oral Sensations and Functions
Abstract The dental patient is well equipped with oral sensory capacity. Touch, taste, and smell are all backed up and reinforced by sight and sound. To these five senses must…
8 Eruption, Occlusion, and Wear
Abstract Eruption is a lifelong activity, which begins with the emergence of a tooth from the alveolar bone, and then proceeds to the more gradual process, which keeps the tooth…
9 The Temporomandibular Joint
Abstract During mastication, the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) transmits forces to the base of the skull similar in magnitude to those generated by the biting force. For this reason, the disk…
7 The Physiology of Bone
Abstract Bone has three main functions. Its earliest function, on an evolutionary scale, was to protect the brains of the first bony fish. It later developed in these bony fish…
6 The Extracellular Matrix
Abstract Connective tissues are composed of cells and their surrounding extracellular matrix. They are derived from the mesenchymal component of the embryonic mesoderm. In spite of this common origin, there…
