When chemicals with the ability to alter reproductive, neurologic, and metabolic development are found in common items, the attention they draw can become intense. Bisphenol A (BPA) is 1 such…
Introduction In this study, we aimed to explore the expressions of α-smooth muscle actin, collagen type I, collagen type III, and osteocalcin in the periodontal ligament (PDL) under orthodontic loading,…
Bias is an important issue in observational studies, and it should be carefully considered when interpreting the results of such studies. In this article, I will highlight the main types…
Introduction The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of the timing of orthodontic force application on the rates of orthodontic tooth movement into surgical alveolar defects with…
Introduction The purpose of this study was to determine the influence of self-tapping and self-drilling placement techniques on the stability of miniscrews. Methods We included 70 orthodontic patients who received…
Introduction The purposes of this study were to investigate the dental arch changes after adenotonsillectomies in prepubertal children and to compare the dental arch dimensions of mouth-breathing and nasal-breathing children….
Introduction The aim of this study was to compare the virtual and manual tooth setups with digital and plaster models in extraction cases by measuring various occlusal parameters and applying…
Material and methods This retrospective study was approved by the institutional review board at the University of Washington. The consecutive sample of orthodontic records was selected from the retention files…
Introduction Individuals with Pierre Robin sequence (PRS) frequently have tooth agenesis, especially in the mandible. The aims of this study were to characterize permanent tooth agenesis patterns and to determine…
