Medical disorders and orthodontics
Reviewed by Alex Jacobson This interesting article, published last year in the Journal of Orthodontics , examines aspects of some of the medical conditions that are relevant to orthodontic practice….
Comparison of dental and apical base arch forms in Class II Division 1 and Class I malocclusions
Introduction The purpose of this study was to compare the mandibular dental arch form and the mandibular basal bone arch form of patients with Class I malocclusion with those of…
Posterior crossbite in the deciduous dentition period, its relation with sucking habits, irregular orofacial functions, and otolaryngological findings
Introduction The aim of this study was to assess unilateral posterior crossbite, sucking habits, orofacial functions, and otolaryngological findings in the deciduous dentition. These findings would allow us to establish…
In-vitro evaluation of frictional resistance with 5 ligation methods and Gianelly-type working wires
Introduction Numerous in-vitro studies have been conducted with various archwire-ligation combinations to evaluate the effect of wire size and ligation method on frictional resistance. The aim of this in-vitro study…
Stability of anterior open-bite treatment with occlusal adjustment
Introduction In this study, we aimed to evaluate the long-term stability of anterior open-bite treatment with occlusal adjustment and the dentinal sensitivity caused by this procedure in the long term….
Assessing soft-tissue characteristics of facial asymmetry with photographs
Introduction Precise diagnosis and treatment of facial asymmetry are important in orthodontics. The aims of this study were to determine the soft-tissue characteristics of patients perceived to have severe asymmetry…
Editor’s Comment and Q&A
Introduction In this study, we aimed to evaluate the long-term stability of anterior open-bite treatment with occlusal adjustment and the dentinal sensitivity caused by this procedure in the long term….
Editor’s Comment and Q&A
Introduction The aim of this prospective in-vivo study was to investigate the possible effects of temperature changes from various adhesive cleanup procedures on pulpal tissue. Methods The materials, consisting of…
Treatment stability in patients with Class II malocclusion treated with 2 maxillary premolar extractions or without extractions
Introduction The purpose of this study was to compare the occlusal stability of Class II malocclusion treatment with and without extraction of 2 maxillary premolars. Methods A sample of 59…
Histopathologic evaluation of pulpal tissue response to various adhesive cleanup techniques
Introduction The aim of this prospective in-vivo study was to investigate the possible effects of temperature changes from various adhesive cleanup procedures on pulpal tissue. Methods The materials, consisting of…
