Technology and the rational basis test
Opternative Inc vs South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners et al (Opinion No. 28310, Sup. Ct. SC. Decided Jan 21, 2016) is a case with a fact pattern near and…
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Do different orthodontic archwires alter the biomechanical effects of open coil springs on dentoalveolar structures? A finite element analysis
Background In this study, the effect of open-arch mechanics on the displacement and von Mises stress distributions in mandibular teeth was investigated using a finite element analysis. Methods After mandibular…
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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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Craniofacial development in children with cystic fibrosis
Introduction Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disorder affecting multiple systems and is often associated with nasal congestion, rhinorrhea, and mouth breathing because of upper respiratory tract involvement. These factors…
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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
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
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
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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Short-term effects of type 1 diabetes on new bone formation after rapid maxillary expansion
Introduction Given the overlap between the age of onset of type 1 diabetes mellitus (DM) and the typical timing of rapid maxillary expansion, this study aimed to evaluate the short-term…
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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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