Pocket Dentistry

Introduction Deflections of the lever arms on 3 commercially available miniplates (Stryker, Kalamazoo, Mich; KLS Martin, Tuttlingen, Germany; and Synthes, West Chester, Pa) were compared to determine whether orthopedic forces…

Introduction This study aimed to assess the effect of clinical exposure on the surface morphology, dimensions, and frictional behavior of metallic orthodontic brackets. Methods Ninety-five brackets, of 3 commercial brands,…

Introduction A precision 3-dimensional (3D) head model can be fabricated by integrating a digital dental model into a maxillofacial 3D image. The integration requires accurate registration of 2 image modalities….

Introduction The aim of this study was to evaluate the antimicrobial efficacy of 2 commercially available mouth rinses on a monospecies-biofilm model on orthodontic brackets in vitro. Methods The antimicrobial effects…

Introduction The aim of this study was to evaluate biofilm retention around orthodontic brackets related to the method of ligation by using optical coherence tomography (OCT) and microbiologic sampling. Methods…

Introduction Infrabony defects in the alveolus pose a substantial treatment complication for restorative dentists. The properties of regenerate bone produced by dentoalveolar distraction, with and without a latency period, remain…

A 6-year-old boy, diagnosed with Crouzon syndrome, had moderate exorbitism, a concave profile, an anterior crossbite of −4.0 mm, and a skeletal Class III jaw-base relationship caused by midfacial hypoplasia….

Introduction Little research has been conducted to evaluate protocols and trends in orthodontic retention. The purpose of this study was to identify the general retention protocols used by orthodontists in…

Introduction The aim of this prospective randomized clinical trial was to determine the effect of using fluoridated paste (Dentsply, York, Pa) compared with plain pumice (Ortho Technology, Tampa, Fla) on…