Introduction The aim of this study was to evaluate the antimicrobial efficacy of 2 commercially available mouth rinses on a monospecies-biofilm model on orthodontic brackets in vitro. Methods The antimicrobial effects…
Introduction The aim of this study was to evaluate biofilm retention around orthodontic brackets related to the method of ligation by using optical coherence tomography (OCT) and microbiologic sampling. Methods…
Introduction Infrabony defects in the alveolus pose a substantial treatment complication for restorative dentists. The properties of regenerate bone produced by dentoalveolar distraction, with and without a latency period, remain…
A 6-year-old boy, diagnosed with Crouzon syndrome, had moderate exorbitism, a concave profile, an anterior crossbite of −4.0 mm, and a skeletal Class III jaw-base relationship caused by midfacial hypoplasia….
Introduction Little research has been conducted to evaluate protocols and trends in orthodontic retention. The purpose of this study was to identify the general retention protocols used by orthodontists in…
Introduction The aim of this prospective randomized clinical trial was to determine the effect of using fluoridated paste (Dentsply, York, Pa) compared with plain pumice (Ortho Technology, Tampa, Fla) on…
The aim of a randomized clinical trial is to provide an unbiased assessment of the effects and safety of a medical or dental intervention. Unfortunately, it is not easy to…
A colleague asked the following questions: Over the last 2 years, I’ve had a couple of situations in which I have had to hire a sign-language interpreter. One that we…
Introduction Delivering an attractive smile is a key element in orthodontic patient satisfaction. Smile characteristics can be affected by the facial context. The purpose of this study was to investigate…
Introduction The aim of this prospective controlled study was to evaluate the long-term effects of rapid maxillary expansion and facemask therapy in Class III subjects. Methods Twenty-two subjects (9 boys,…
