Dental practice: Get in the game
Reviewed by Alex Jacobson This book is designed for general dentists, but the principles can be applied to any of the dental specialties. The text is fashioned for professionals about…
Effects of 2 types of facemasks on condylar position
Introduction The aim of this study was to compare Delaire and Grummons protraction facemasks with a new articulator system (Amtech MG1, American Technologies, Brazil) that can record condylar positions. Methods…
Nickel release from new conventional stainless steel, recycled, and nickel-free orthodontic brackets: An in vitro study
Introduction The aim of this study was to compare the nickel released from 3 kinds of orthodontic brackets: new conventional stainless steel, recycled stainless steel, and nickel-free brackets. Methods This…
Natural changes of the maxillary first molars in adolescents with skeletal Class II malocclusion
Introduction The objective of this study was to evaluate natural changes in maxillary posterior alveolar height (MPAH) and axial inclination of the maxillary first molars (AIMFM) in subjects with Class…
Predrilling of the implant site: Is it necessary for orthodontic mini-implants?
Mini-implants are becoming increasingly popular in orthodontic practice. However, there is still controversy about the need for implant-site preparation. This article reviews the current literature to answer the question: is…
Craniofacial morphology and adolescent facial growth in Pierre Robin sequence
Introduction The purpose of this research was to analyze craniofacial morphology and adolescent facial growth in subjects with Pierre Robin sequence (PRS). The research was conducted at the Center for…
Sagittal and vertical occlusal cephalometric analyses of Pancherz: Norms for Chinese children
Introduction The aims of this research were to establish norms for the sagittal and vertical occlusal cephalometric analyses of Pancherz for Chinese children and compare them with those of a…
Changes in nasal volume after surgically assisted bone-borne rapid maxillary expansion
Introduction The purposes of this study were to detect, locate, and examine the changes in transverse nasal width, area, and volume from bone-borne, surgically assisted rapid maxillary expansion (SARME) with…
Analysis of failure in the treatment of impacted maxillary canines
Introduction In this study, we aimed to evaluate the reasons for failure of orthodontic treatment for impacted maxillary canines and to recommend measures to overcome them. Methods Twenty-eight patients (ages,…
Oral health-related quality of life in orthognathic surgery patients
Introduction In the last decade, an increasing number of studies focusing on the impact of oral deformities and illnesses on quality of life have been published. Our goal was to…
