Orthodontics

Risky business

Oct 30, 2021 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on Risky business

You are being sued for malpractice. The plaintiff said your treatment was negligent and caused significant injury. There is no claim for lack of informed consent. At trial, your defense…

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Retrospective comparison of dental and skeletal effects in the treatment of Class II malocclusion between Herbst and Xbow appliances

Oct 30, 2021 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on Retrospective comparison of dental and skeletal effects in the treatment of Class II malocclusion between Herbst and Xbow appliances

Introduction The purpose of this research was to compare dentoskeletal changes produced by Herbst and Xbow appliances in late mixed/early permanent dentition patients with Class II Division 1 malocclusion to…

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Nasal cavity structural anomalies in children and adolescents at high risk of sleep-disordered breathing: An exploratory cone-beam computed tomography study

Oct 30, 2021 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on Nasal cavity structural anomalies in children and adolescents at high risk of sleep-disordered breathing: An exploratory cone-beam computed tomography study

Introduction In this study, we investigated the presence of structural anomalies in the nasal cavity (deviated nasal septum [DNS] and turbinate hypertrophy [TH]) in patients at high risk or not…

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Effect of microimplant assisted rapid palatal expansion on bone-anchored maxillary protraction: A finite element analysis

Oct 30, 2021 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on Effect of microimplant assisted rapid palatal expansion on bone-anchored maxillary protraction: A finite element analysis

Introduction This study aimed to evaluate the craniofacial effects of microimplant assisted rapid palatal expansion (MARPE) on bone-anchored maxillary protraction (BAMP) through a finite element analysis. Methods A 3-dimensional finite…

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Pharyngeal airway dimensional changes after orthodontic treatment with premolar extractions: A systematic review with meta-analysis

Oct 30, 2021 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on Pharyngeal airway dimensional changes after orthodontic treatment with premolar extractions: A systematic review with meta-analysis

Introduction The objective of this research was to evaluate the effect of orthodontic extraction on the pharyngeal airway volume and Minimum cross-sectional area (MCA) in growing and adult patients. Methods…

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A comparative assessment of failures and periodontal health between 2 mandibular lingual retainers in orthodontic patients. A 2-year follow-up, single practice-based randomized trial

Oct 30, 2021 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on A comparative assessment of failures and periodontal health between 2 mandibular lingual retainers in orthodontic patients. A 2-year follow-up, single practice-based randomized trial

Introduction The objective of this study was to compare the survival rates and periodontal health in patients with 3-strand round twisted (RT) vs 8-strand rectangular braided (RB) fixed retainers bonded…

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Occlusal stress distribution in the human skull with permanent maxillary first molar extraction: A 3-dimensional finite element study

Oct 30, 2021 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on Occlusal stress distribution in the human skull with permanent maxillary first molar extraction: A 3-dimensional finite element study

Introduction The objective of this research was to analyze the effect of orthodontic treatment with maxillary permanent first molar extraction on the occlusal stress distribution and displacement in the human…

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Is there a “write” way?

Oct 30, 2021 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on Is there a “write” way?

I know I’m gonna start some fights here, so let’s get to it. When you obtain a patient’s informed consent, does it have to be in writing? Apparently not in…

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Effect of build angle and layer height on the accuracy of 3-dimensional printed dental models

Oct 30, 2021 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on Effect of build angle and layer height on the accuracy of 3-dimensional printed dental models

Introduction Three-dimensional (3D) printing technologies are profoundly changing the landscape of orthodontics. To optimize treatment-oriented applications, dimensional fidelity is required for 3D-printed orthodontic models. This study aimed to evaluate the…

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