Pocket Dentistry

Introduction Evidence comparing periodontal conditions in orthodontic patients who regularly use or do not use dental floss is scarce. Methods The subjects were 330 patients who had been under fixed…

Introduction Cortical bone thickness and bone depth are important factors when placing an orthodontic mini-implant. The objective of this study was to investigate both variables for the palatal alveolar process….

Introduction The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of a new cryopreservation method with a magnetic field on periodontal regeneration in vitro and in vivo. Methods Human periodontal ligament…

Introduction Bone-anchored maxillary protraction has been shown to be an effective treatment modality for the correction of Class III malocclusions. The purpose of this study was to evaluate 3-dimensional changes…

Introduction In this study, we assessed the changes in bisphenol A (BPA) levels in saliva and urine after placing lingual bonded retainers. Methods Liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry was used to examine…

Introduction The use of space maintainers after the premature loss of deciduous molars is routine in pediatric dentistry. However, there is a need for evidence offering a better scientific basis…

Introduction Microcomputed tomography offers a unique opportunity to accurately examine orthodontically induced inflammatory root resorption. The aims of this study were to quantify, in 3 dimensions, the amount of root…

Introduction In this study, we investigated the landmark identification errors on cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT)-derived cephalograms and conventional digital cephalograms. Methods Twenty patients who had both a CBCT-derived cephalogram and…

Introduction In recent years, the demand for adult orthodontic treatment has grown rapidly; yet there is a paucity of information on this subgroup of patients. It is well known that…