Analysis of mandibular asymmetry in adolescent and adult patients with unilateral posterior crossbite on cone-beam computed tomography

Sep 29, 2024 by in ORTHOPEDIC Comments Off on Analysis of mandibular asymmetry in adolescent and adult patients with unilateral posterior crossbite on cone-beam computed tomography

Introduction This study aimed to evaluate mandibular asymmetry in unilateral posterior crossbite (UPXB) patients and compare the asymmetry between adolescents and adults with UPXB. Methods This study included and analyzed…

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Effect of power arm length combined with additional anterior torque on the axial orientation of the maxillary incisors during en-masse retraction: A finite element analysis

Sep 29, 2024 by in ORTHOPEDIC Comments Off on Effect of power arm length combined with additional anterior torque on the axial orientation of the maxillary incisors during en-masse retraction: A finite element analysis

Introduction This study aimed to clarify the effect of power arm length combined with additional torque incorporated into the archwire on the controlled movement of the anterior teeth using the…

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Unilateral injection of botulinum toxin type A into the masseter muscle induces mandibular asymmetry in adolescent rats by suppressing the angular process growth

Sep 29, 2024 by in ORTHOPEDIC Comments Off on Unilateral injection of botulinum toxin type A into the masseter muscle induces mandibular asymmetry in adolescent rats by suppressing the angular process growth

Introduction Mandibular asymmetry has negative impacts on maxillofacial aesthetics and psychological well-being. This study investigated the effects of unilateral injection of botulinum toxin type A (BTX-A) into the masseter muscle…

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A comparison of skeletal and dental changes in patients with a Class II relationship treated with clear aligner mandibular advancement and Herbst appliance followed by comprehensive orthodontic treatment

Sep 29, 2024 by in ORTHOPEDIC Comments Off on A comparison of skeletal and dental changes in patients with a Class II relationship treated with clear aligner mandibular advancement and Herbst appliance followed by comprehensive orthodontic treatment

Introduction The objective of this study was to compare the skeletal and dental changes of patients with a Class II relationship treated with clear aligner mandibular advancement (MA) and Herbst…

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Artificial neural networks and deep learning

Sep 29, 2024 by in ORTHOPEDIC Comments Off on Artificial neural networks and deep learning

Artificial intelligence has generated a lot of hype in the last decade as the performance possibilities of machines have improved, and therefore, more computational methods have become possible. In this…

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Three-dimensional microanalysis of tooth movement during the first 6 months of orthodontic double retention

Sep 29, 2024 by in ORTHOPEDIC Comments Off on Three-dimensional microanalysis of tooth movement during the first 6 months of orthodontic double retention

Introduction This study performed a 3-dimensional analysis of tooth movement during orthodontic retention to assess the effectiveness of double retention (fixed and removable) in preventing undesired tooth movement. Methods One…

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The complex of tannic acid and cetylpyridinium chloride: An antibacterial and stain-removal cleaner for aligners

Sep 29, 2024 by in ORTHOPEDIC Comments Off on The complex of tannic acid and cetylpyridinium chloride: An antibacterial and stain-removal cleaner for aligners

Introduction Effective aligner hygiene is recognized as an important part of orthodontic treatments and oral hygiene. However, there is no effective cleansing method for removable aligners. Methods In this study,…

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Metagenomic analysis of oral and intestinal microbiome of patients during the initial stage of orthodontic treatment

Sep 29, 2024 by in ORTHOPEDIC Comments Off on Metagenomic analysis of oral and intestinal microbiome of patients during the initial stage of orthodontic treatment

Introduction This prospective study analyzed changes in the oral and intestinal microbiomes in patients before and after fixed orthodontic treatment, elucidating the impacts of fixed orthodontic treatment on patient health…

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