Developmental absence of maxillary lateral incisors is not uncommon in orthodontic patients. Treatment depends on a number of factors, including skeletal pattern, type of malocclusion, overjet, and the shape and…
Introduction The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of the placement angle on the stability of loaded microscrews. Methods Forty-eight microscrews were placed at 4 angles (…
Introduction Long-term results after orthopedic or surgical treatment of hemifacial microsomia (HFM) have shown a tendency toward recurrence of the facial asymmetry. However, the literature contains a number of successful…
Crohn’s disease is a chronic inflammation of the small intestine; it can involve other organs, such as the skin, eyes, lungs, and joints. Oral manifestations are common, especially ulcers and…
Introduction Effects of sodium fluoride (NaF) mouth rinse solutions on torsional properties of a miniscrew implant were investigated. Methods As-received Ti-6Al-4V miniscrew implants (AbsoAnchor [Dentos, Inc., Daigu, Korea]) were immersed…
Introduction The flexible spiral wire (FSW) canine-to-canine lingual retainer bonded to all 6 anterior teeth is a frequently used type of mandibular fixed retainer. This study aimed to assess the…
Introduction The aim of this study was to evaluate the position and movements of the tongue in patients with skeletal Class III malocclusion. Methods Sixty-six patients (31 male, 35 female)…
Introduction The purpose of this study was to analyze the maximum insertion torque (MIT) and maximum removal torque (MRT) values of orthodontic miniscrews. Methods Two hundred eighty titanium miniscrews were…
Introduction Dental caries, specifically decalcified white-spot lesions (WSL), is a well-known side-effect of orthodontic treatment. The incidence of labial incipient caries lesions and its relationship with various patient and treatment…
Introduction A digital plaque image analysis system was developed to objectively assess dental plaque formation and coverage in patients treated with fixed orthodontic appliances. Methods The technique was used to…
