Introduction A digital plaque image analysis system was developed to objectively assess dental plaque formation and coverage in patients treated with fixed orthodontic appliances. Methods The technique was used to…
A reader wrote the following. I graduated from my orthodontic residency this past May and have been working part time in practice A for 6 months on the east coast….
Introduction The aim of this study was to evaluate the deglutitive tongue movements in patients with skeletal Class II malocclusion. Methods Fifty-nine patients (26 male, 33 female) with skeletal Class…
Geminated teeth occur more frequently in the deciduous dentition than in the permanent dentition, with prevalence figures of 0.6% and 0.1%, respectively. Bilateral presentation is rare. A survey of the…
In this article, we report the successful use of miniscrews in a patient with an Angle Class III malocclusion, lateral open bite, midline deviation, and severe crowding. Simultaneously resolving such…
Introduction The aim of this prospective clinical study was to evaluate the skeletal, dentoalveolar, and soft-tissue effects of maxillary protraction with miniplates compared with conventional facemask therapy and an untreated…
Developmental absence of maxillary lateral incisors is not uncommon in orthodontic patients. Treatment depends on a number of factors, including skeletal pattern, type of malocclusion, overjet, and the shape and…
Introduction The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of the placement angle on the stability of loaded microscrews. Methods Forty-eight microscrews were placed at 4 angles (…
Introduction Long-term results after orthopedic or surgical treatment of hemifacial microsomia (HFM) have shown a tendency toward recurrence of the facial asymmetry. However, the literature contains a number of successful…
Crohn’s disease is a chronic inflammation of the small intestine; it can involve other organs, such as the skin, eyes, lungs, and joints. Oral manifestations are common, especially ulcers and…
Introduction Effects of sodium fluoride (NaF) mouth rinse solutions on torsional properties of a miniscrew implant were investigated. Methods As-received Ti-6Al-4V miniscrew implants (AbsoAnchor [Dentos, Inc., Daigu, Korea]) were immersed…
Introduction The flexible spiral wire (FSW) canine-to-canine lingual retainer bonded to all 6 anterior teeth is a frequently used type of mandibular fixed retainer. This study aimed to assess the…
Introduction The aim of this study was to evaluate the position and movements of the tongue in patients with skeletal Class III malocclusion. Methods Sixty-six patients (31 male, 35 female)…
Introduction The purpose of this study was to analyze the maximum insertion torque (MIT) and maximum removal torque (MRT) values of orthodontic miniscrews. Methods Two hundred eighty titanium miniscrews were…
Introduction Dental caries, specifically decalcified white-spot lesions (WSL), is a well-known side-effect of orthodontic treatment. The incidence of labial incipient caries lesions and its relationship with various patient and treatment…
Introduction A digital plaque image analysis system was developed to objectively assess dental plaque formation and coverage in patients treated with fixed orthodontic appliances. Methods The technique was used to…
Introduction The purpose of this study was to report on the clinical outcomes of a 24-month orthodontic residency. Methods One examiner scored 1019 consecutive pretreatment records and 714 consecutive posttreatment…
Introduction Titanium nitride (TiN) plating is a method to prevent metal corrosion and can increase the surface smoothness. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the friction forces between…
Introduction The aim of this study was to distinguish between orthodontic patients with skeletal Class III malocclusions requiring surgery and those not requiring surgery by conducting a receiver operating characteristic…
Introduction The aims of this study were to evaluate the effect of an antibacterial monomer-containing self-etching adhesive in reducing enamel demineralization around orthodontic brackets in vivo and to compare it…
