Material and methods Forty-eight stainless steel (medical class 316 LVM; Dentos, Daegu, South Korea) and 48 titanium alloy (Ti6Al4V; Dentos) self-threading MSIs (length, 6 mm; diameter, 1.6 mm), of identical…
Oral focal mucinosis is a rare soft-tissue lesion that might result from the overproduction of hyaluronic acid by fibroblasts. The lesions are commonly found on the gingiva and palate; however,…
Introduction Nickel-titanium closed-coil springs are purported to deliver constant forces over extended ranges of activation and working times. In-vivo studies supporting this claim are limited. The objective of this study…
This case report describes the successful treatment of an adult with lip protrusion and a previously traumatized maxillary central incisor that had experienced replacement root resorption. An extracted premolar was…
Cerebral palsy is a permanent neuromuscular motor disorder that results from injury in the developing brain during the prenatal or postnatal period. Common functional and craniofacial problems related to cerebral…
When chemicals with the ability to alter reproductive, neurologic, and metabolic development are found in common items, the attention they draw can become intense. Bisphenol A (BPA) is 1 such…
Introduction In this study, we aimed to explore the expressions of α-smooth muscle actin, collagen type I, collagen type III, and osteocalcin in the periodontal ligament (PDL) under orthodontic loading,…
Bias is an important issue in observational studies, and it should be carefully considered when interpreting the results of such studies. In this article, I will highlight the main types…
Introduction The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of the timing of orthodontic force application on the rates of orthodontic tooth movement into surgical alveolar defects with…
