Introduction The objective of this study was to quantify the properties of commercially available nickel-titanium open-coil springs. Methods Eleven springs from 3 manufacturers were tested 5 times over a 12-week…
Introduction Our objective was to compare the effects of 3 light-curing units (LCUs) (quartz-tungsten-halogen [QTH], light-emitting diode [LED], and plasma-arc curing [PAC]) on the microleakage patterns of a polyacid-modified composite…
Introduction In this study, we aimed to verify, via computed volumetric tomography, a correlation between the morphology of the mandibular symphysis and the various facial types. Methods From a sample…
Introduction During recent years, some articles have been published on Herbst appliance treatment in adult patients, an approach that has been shown to be most effective in Class II treatment…
Correcting a Class III subdivision malocclusion is usually a challenge for an orthodontist, especially if the patient’s profile does not allow for any extractions. One treatment option is to use…
Introduction Patients undergoing orthognathic surgery show considerable changes in both hard and soft tissues. The purpose of this study was to use a 3-dimensional (3D) laser scanner to evaluate the…
Robert P. Scholz: You have an interesting educational and work background. Where did you get started, and how did you end up with SureSmile? Rohit C. L. Sachdeva: I was…
Introduction This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of applying early orthodontic force on the shear bond strength (SBS) of orthodontic brackets bonded with 4 adhesive systems. Methods Eighty…
Introduction The purpose of this in-vitro study was to develop a new method to debond ceramic brackets by scanning with an Er:YAG laser. Methods Sixty bovine mandibular incisors were randomly…
Introduction The development of incipient caries, or white spot lesions (WSLs), is a significant clinical problem in orthodontics. The purpose of this study was to retrospectively determine the incidence and…
