Introduction A deepbite malocclusion should not be approached as a disease entity; instead, it should be viewed as a clinical manifestation of underlying discrepancies. The aim of this study was…
Introduction Mechanical loading induces remodeling of the periodontal ligament and the alveolar bone and is mediated by cytokines and chemokines. In this study, we investigated the kinetics of interleukin-6 and…
Introduction The purpose of this randomized clinical study was to evaluate the presence of the periodontal pathogen Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans on metallic brackets and the effectiveness of a 0.12% chlorhexidine digluconate…
Introduction The purpose of this study was to evaluate the influence of the size of buccal corridors on the assessment of attractive smile esthetics by Japanese and Korean orthodontists and…
Introduction The association between dental crowding and dental caries has long been accepted because of increased food accumulation and plaque retention in areas of crowding. The aim of this review…
Introduction Optimal reporting of randomized trials and abstracts enhances transparency and facilitates assessment and identification of trials. The purpose of this study was to investigate the quality of reporting of…
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a chronic, progressive, and potentially life-threatening disorder that can be effectively treated with surgery. It is also a condition that orthodontists see in their offices…
As the general public and our specialty better recognize the interactions between craniofacial form and overall health, orthodontists might be expected to become proficient in a broader range of health…
Correction of skeletal anterior open bite and vertical stability Solano-Hernandez B, Antonarakis G, Scolozzi P, Kiliaridis S. Combined orthodontic and orthognathic surgical treatment for the correction of skeletal anterior open-bite…
It’s a second-opinion consultation for a patient who has traveled over an hour to see you. She is an aspiring actress who was told that she must improve her smile…
