Introduction The objective of this study was to investigate the 2-year postoperative change and influencing factors of the upper airway after mandibular advancement with maxillary setback surgery for patients with…
Introduction This retrospective investigation aimed to determine whether the achieved changes in the treatment of Class II malocclusion were the same as those planned after the prescribed wear of an…
Introduction This study aimed to investigate the surface free energy and surface roughness (SR) of metallic alloys under the influence of acid solutions. Methods The experiment involved the use of…
Introduction The objective of this study was to compare the profile attractiveness in subjects treated with and without extractions after the long-term 35-year follow-up, according to laypeople, dentists, and orthodontists….
Highlights • Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a condition that has health implications for people of all ages who are undiagnosed and not receiving the appropriate and necessary treatment. •…
Introduction This study used digital intraoral scans to evaluate how clear aligner treatment affects occlusal contacts and to determine the influence of sex and age on contact changes. Results were…
Introduction Transdifferentiation of chondrocytes into bone cells explains most condylar growth during prenatal and early postnatal stages, but the mechanisms regulating chondrocyte transdifferentiation during late postnatal growth remain unknown. This…
Introduction Interproximal reduction (IPR) is a common adjunct to contemporary orthodontic treatment. This study aimed to carry out a quantitative analysis of IPR prescribed in the refinement phases of clear…
Introduction Clear aligner technology based on a machine learning algorithm is currently available for orthodontic treatment. Treatment planning on the basis of 3-dimensional crown, root, and bone imaging is claimed…
Introduction The use of 3-dimensional (3D) printing techniques in fabricating crowns has increased the demand for bracket bonding onto these surfaces. The objective was to evaluate the shear bond strength…
