Introduction Midpalatal suture expansion could induce osteogenesis to correct maxillary insufficiency; cartilage formation could also be induced, and lower-magnitude forces might generate a preferable response pattern. In this study, we…
Introduction In this study, we aimed to measure the inclination of teeth on dental casts by a manual technique with the tooth inclination protractor (TIP; MBI, Newport, United Kingdom) and…
A colleague wrote: It has become routine in many orthodontic offices for a child who has come in for a new patient examination to have a panoramic x-ray taken before…
Introduction Our objective was to determine whether dental esthetics have any influence on finding a new job. Methods Ten patients with orthodontic treatment needs for various types of malocclusions were…
Introduction The association of sella turcica bridging and various dental anomalies has been an area of interest for researchers. Based on the evidence of a common embryologic origin between sella…
Introduction The goals of this study were to evaluate (1) the reliability and accuracy of cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) for assessing adenoid size compared with nasoendoscopy and (2) the influence…
Introduction The aim of this study was to investigate the presence of transient bacteremia after a piezocision procedure. Methods The sample consisted of 30 subjects (24 women, 6 men; mean…
Introduction In this randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial, we investigated the effect of noninvasive extracorporeal shock waves on the stability of temporary anchorage devices (TADs) under orthodontic loading. Methods Thirty adult…
Another year has rolled by, and it’s again time for you to participate in the admissions interviews for your alma mater. It is becoming more and more difficult to identify…
Simon M, Keilig L, Schwarze J, Jung BA, Bourauel C. Forces and moments generated by removable thermoplastic aligners: Incisor torque, premolar derotation, and molar distalization. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop…
