The aim of this article was to report a clinical case of orthodontic treatment in a patient with Class II malocclusion and ankylosis of a maxillary first molar. Surgical luxation…
Biomedical scientists seek to develop interventions such as drugs to fight diseases, to invent devices that improve patients’ lives, and to develop noninvasive or invasive procedures to cure or improve…
Introduction The release of metal ions from fixed orthodontic appliances is a source of concern. The aim of this study was to evaluate genotoxic damage in the oral mucosal cells…
Introduction The relationship between physical appearance and social attractiveness is well established in the literature. The purpose of this study was to determine whether dental esthetics influenced the perceptions of…
Introduction The dilemma of extraction vs nonextraction treatment, along with the uncertain potential of orthodontic treatment to control vertical dimensions, still remains among the most controversial issues in orthodontics. The…
Introduction The aim of this study was to assess the changes in inclination of the maxillary second (M2) and third (M3) molars after orthodontic treatment of Class II Division 1…
Dr Imbetter Thanheis was sued by Dr Hadit Uptohere for slander, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and intentional interference with economic relations, claiming that Dr Thanheis said that Dr Uptohere…
Introduction Our objective was to evaluate and compare the salivary levels of nickel and chromium before and 1, 7, and 30 days after placement of conventional and self-ligating appliance systems….
Introduction The purpose of this study was to evaluate the attitudes, awareness, and barriers toward evidence-based practice. Methods A survey consisting of 35 questions pertaining to the use of scientific…
Introduction Treatment with fixed orthodontic appliances in the corrosive environment of the oral cavity warrants in-vivo investigations of biocompatibility. Methods Eighteen control and 28 treated subjects were evaluated longitudinally. Four…
