Classification and characterization of facial asymmetry in adult patients with skeletal Class III malocclusion using cluster analysis

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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….

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Two-stage vs one-stage meta-analysis

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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…

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The dimensions of preformed nickel-titanium archwires measured at the bracket positions corresponding to the central incisor, canine, and first molar

Sep 29, 2024 by in ORTHOPEDIC Comments Off on The dimensions of preformed nickel-titanium archwires measured at the bracket positions corresponding to the central incisor, canine, and first molar

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)…

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Qualitative and quantitative evaluation of enamel surface roughness and remineralization after interproximal reduction: An in vivo study

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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…

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Mandibular cortical bone remodeling characteristics in patients with extraction: A cone-beam computed tomography study

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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…

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Efficacy of peptide-based enamel coatings in the prevention of demineralization using fixed orthodontic brackets in a rat model

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Introduction White spot lesions (WSLs) represent a prominent pathology encountered during orthodontic treatment, originating from enamel demineralization induced by the accumulation of bacterial biofilms. The previously developed bioinspired enamel coating…

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Efficacy of clear aligners vs rapid palatal expanders on palatal volume and surface area in mixed dentition patients: A randomized controlled trial

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Introduction This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of Invisalign First Phase I treatment compared with tooth-borne rapid maxillary expansion (RME) in mixed dentition patients by examining changes in palatal…

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On being an informant

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Sard v Hardy, 379 A.2d 1014 (Md Ct App, 1977) is one of the best cases to read for anyone wanting to understand what the doctrine of informed consent is…

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