Pocket Dentistry

Introduction The aim of this study was to investigate whether photographic images are accurate and reliable to assess Little’s irregularity index (LII) compared with study model measurements. Methods Ten plastic…

Introduction The aim was to evaluate the short-term success rate of combined orthodontic-orthognathic surgical correction of anterior open bite. Methods Fifteen patients (ages, 15-28 years) with open bite treated with…

Introduction The purpose of the study was to examine the changes in stability of pharyngeal airway space (PAS) and hyoid bone position after 2 types of mandibular osteotomies in comparison…

Introduction This retrospective study was designed to investigate the position changes and movement patterns of incisors and molars after orthodontic treatment with extractions of 4 second premolars in patients with…

Dr. Samir E. Bishara Dr. Samir E. Bishara died on October 8, 2010, at age 74. At the time of his death, he was a Professor of Orthodontics at the…

Introduction In this study, we investigated the nanohardness and elastic modulus of enamel after debonding metal brackets. Methods The surfaces of 3 maxillary premolars were subdivided into 3 regions. Two…

Introduction One common negative side effect of orthodontic treatment with fixed appliances is the development of incipient caries lesions around brackets, particularly in patients with poor oral hygiene. Bio-available minerals…

Introduction En-masse sliding mechanics have been typically used for space closure. Because of friction created at the bracket-wire interface, the force system during tooth movement has not been clarified. Methods…