Effects of Herbst and Pendex appliances treatment on the upper airway: A cone-beam computed tomography analysis

Jun 27, 2026 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on Effects of Herbst and Pendex appliances treatment on the upper airway: A cone-beam computed tomography analysis
Introduction Class II functional appliances are widely used to treat skeletal Class II malocclusion in growing patients, whereas molar distalization is often employed for dental Class II malocclusion. However, the…
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Stability of transverse changes with clear aligners and hyrax expanders from the mixed to the permanent dentition

Jun 27, 2026 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on Stability of transverse changes with clear aligners and hyrax expanders from the mixed to the permanent dentition
Introduction This study evaluated the longitudinal stability of transverse changes in patients treated with the Invisalign First system (IFS; Align Technology Inc, Tempe, Ariz) and hyrax expanders during the mixed…
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Craniofacial growth percentile curves: A clinical tool from the Craniofacial Growth Consortium Study

Jun 27, 2026 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on Craniofacial growth percentile curves: A clinical tool from the Craniofacial Growth Consortium Study
Introduction This study aimed to develop new cephalometric standards incorporating samples from across North America, focusing on creating sex-specific percentile growth curves for craniofacial cephalometric measures using the extensive longitudinal…
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Enhancing the predictability of tooth movements with clear aligners—part 1: Biomechanical considerations and determinant factors

Jun 27, 2026 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on Enhancing the predictability of tooth movements with clear aligners—part 1: Biomechanical considerations and determinant factors
Clear aligner (CA) therapy has undergone remarkable developments over the past 2 decades, transforming from a simple alignment modality into a mainstream orthodontic treatment capable of addressing complex malocclusions. Despite…
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Automated artificial intelligence–driven 3-dimensional craniofacial superimposition for clinically useful treatment outcomes in growing patients: A multicenter study

Jun 27, 2026 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on Automated artificial intelligence–driven 3-dimensional craniofacial superimposition for clinically useful treatment outcomes in growing patients: A multicenter study
Introduction In growing patients, reliable quantification of change requires explicitly stating the reference used for superimposition and interpreting all values as relative changes; however, manual workflows are time-consuming and variable….
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The association between parent-child relationship and orthodontic compliance with clear aligners among children and adolescents

Jun 27, 2026 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on The association between parent-child relationship and orthodontic compliance with clear aligners among children and adolescents
Introduction This study aimed to quantitatively and systematically evaluate the association between parent-child relationship (PCR) and orthodontic compliance with clear aligners (CAs) among children and adolescents. Methods Children and adolescents…
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Univt VI Dental-Related Structures

Dec 11, 2022 by in General Dentistry Comments Off on Univt VI Dental-Related Structures

Show moreShow less Temporomandibular Joint Gilbert M. Willett Learning Objectives Describe the gross anatomy of the temporomandibular joint. Explain the sensory innervation of the temporomandibular joint. Describe the neuromuscular contributions…

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Unit VII Orofacial Pain and Dental Anesthesia

Dec 11, 2022 by in General Dentistry Comments Off on Unit VII Orofacial Pain and Dental Anesthesia

Show moreShow less Orofacial Pain Learning Objectives Discuss the trigeminal pain pathway. Explain the components involved in nociceptive pain. Discuss odontogenic nociceptive pain and give examples. Discuss mucosal nociceptive pain…

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