Introduction This study aimed to assess state-trait anxiety level changes in Chinese patients with dentofacial discrepancies before and after orthognathic surgery and to explore the feasibility of developing a reference…
Introduction This study aimed to assess the smile attractiveness in patients treated with or without 4 premolar extractions at a 36-year follow-up. Methods The sample comprised 52 patients with Class…
Introduction The accuracy of tooth segmentation in intraoral scans is crucial for performing virtual setups and appliance fabrication. Hence, the objective of this study was to estimate and compare the…
Introduction This study had 2 objectives: (1) to evaluate the clinical efficacy of the Mesial-Distalslider (MD) appliance when used for simultaneous maxillary molar mesialization and distalization in patients with a…
Introduction This study aimed to analyze the comprehensive maxillofacial features of patients with skeletal Class III malocclusion and facial asymmetry to develop a classification system for diagnosis and surgical planning….
Meta-analysis was introduced and promoted on the basis of approximated assumptions, leading to straightforward application and wide dissemination among users of diverse statistical knowledge. However, the credibility of meta-analysis results…
Introduction Variation in the thickness of commercially available preformed rectangular archwires at the bracket positions has not been thoroughly studied. Therefore, this study measured the edgewise (height) and flatwise (width)…
Introduction Interproximal reduction (IPR) damages the caries protective superficial layer of the enamel, making the enamel surface prone to caries because of the increase in surface roughness. Remineralizing solutions can…
Introduction This study evaluated the labial and lingual cortical bone remodeling characteristics of mandibular central incisors after retraction, which remain controversial among orthodontists. Methods Cortical bone remodeling and central incisor…
Introduction This study evaluated the probability of developing malocclusions in mixed dentition. Methods A longitudinal study was conducted with 598 children (aged 5 years) in deciduous dentition. The children were…
