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…
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…
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…
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…
Introduction The purpose of this study was to investigate the longitudinal psychosocial effects of changes in malocclusion from adolescence to adulthood on oral health–related quality of life (OHRQOL), self-rated dental…
Introduction The objective of this study was to identify the soft-tissue profile changes and the potential pretreatment cephalometric parameters that clinicians could use to predict the lip response after premolar…
Introduction This study aimed to identify whether patients with impacted maxillary canines take longer to treat than orthodontic patients without an impacted canine. We also sought to identify factors that…
Introduction Caffeine is a widely consumed substance with several effects on bone metabolism. This study aimed to investigate the effect of caffeine on the bone tissue of rats submitted to…
