Antanas Šidlauskas
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View article: Knowledge, attitudes, and interest in orthodontic treatment: a cross-sectional study in adults with stage III-IV periodontitis and secondary malocclusions
Knowledge, attitudes, and interest in orthodontic treatment: a cross-sectional study in adults with stage III-IV periodontitis and secondary malocclusions Open
Background An increasing number of patients with advanced stages of periodontitis are seeking for treatment options. The study aimed to determine interest in orthodontic treatment (OT) and its association with oral health status and knowle…
View article: Malocclusions, pathologic tooth migration, and the need for orthodontic treatment in subjects with stage III–IV periodontitis. A cross-sectional study
Malocclusions, pathologic tooth migration, and the need for orthodontic treatment in subjects with stage III–IV periodontitis. A cross-sectional study Open
Summary Background Literature is scarce on malocclusion prevalence and orthodontic treatment need (OTN) in subjects with stage III–IV periodontitis. Study aims were to assess prevalence of primary and secondary malocclusions in subjects wi…
View article: "Heritability of airway structure variables in twins with completed active growth"
"Heritability of airway structure variables in twins with completed active growth" Open
Background: To evaluate the genetic and environmental influences on craniofacial and airway dimensions using cephalometric analysis and deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) based zygosity determination in a group of post-pubertal twins. Materials a…
View article: Reliability and Validity of a Lithuanian Version of the Oral Health Impact Profile—A Study in Patients with Stage III–IV Periodontitis
Reliability and Validity of a Lithuanian Version of the Oral Health Impact Profile—A Study in Patients with Stage III–IV Periodontitis Open
Background and Objectives: The study aimed to translate the original English version of Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP) into Lithuanian and to assess reliability and validity of the translated instrument (OHIP-Lt) in patients with advanc…
View article: Impact of Temperature Changes to the Adhesion Strength of Molar Tubes: an in Vitro Study
Impact of Temperature Changes to the Adhesion Strength of Molar Tubes: an in Vitro Study Open
Background: The main purpose of this was to determine study adhesion strength of molar tubes bonding with a composite adhesive after exposure to a sudden change in temperature (thermal cycles). Methods: The study sample consisted of 40 rec…
View article: Facial asymmetry and chewing sides in twins
Facial asymmetry and chewing sides in twins Open
The volume of the chin becomes larger on the side opposite to the twins' habitual chewing side. As the results are quite similar in both twin types, functional factors are more prominent than heredity.
View article: Effect of Genetic and Environmental Factors on the Impaction of Lower Third Molars
Effect of Genetic and Environmental Factors on the Impaction of Lower Third Molars Open
The aim of this retrospective study was to evaluate the impact of genetic and environmental factors on the impaction of lower third molars using a classical twin study by evaluation of the third molar eruption space and M3 angulation. The …
View article: Relationships of Dental Caries and Malocclusion with Oral Health-Related Quality of Life in Lithuanian Adolescents Aged 15 to 18 Years: A Cross-Sectional Study
Relationships of Dental Caries and Malocclusion with Oral Health-Related Quality of Life in Lithuanian Adolescents Aged 15 to 18 Years: A Cross-Sectional Study Open
There is a lack of evidence of the moderating effects of caries lesions and malocclusions on oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) among older adolescents. This study aimed to evaluate the relationship of dental caries and malocclus…
View article: Family Affluence Based Inequality in Oral Health-Related Quality of Life in a Population of Lithuanian Adolescents
Family Affluence Based Inequality in Oral Health-Related Quality of Life in a Population of Lithuanian Adolescents Open
Background: The social inequalities in oral health have had increasing attention in recent years. The present study aimed to explore the impact of family affluence on Oral Health-Related Quality of Life (OHRQoL) among Lithuanian adolescent…
View article: Genetic and environmental influences on third molar root mineralization
Genetic and environmental influences on third molar root mineralization Open
A considerable proportion of the total variability of the third molar root mineralization rate can be attributed to additive genetic effects, while common and specific environmental effects have a smaller, yet significant, impact.
View article: Relationship Between Orthodontic Treatment Need and Oral Health-Related Quality of Life among 11–18-Year-Old Adolescents in Lithuania
Relationship Between Orthodontic Treatment Need and Oral Health-Related Quality of Life among 11–18-Year-Old Adolescents in Lithuania Open
The aim was to examine the relationship between orthodontic treatment need and Oral Health-Related Quality of Life (OHRQoL) among Lithuanian adolescents aged 11–18 across gender and age groups. A representative cross-sectional study of 911…
View article: Validity of Lithuanian Version of the Child Perceptions Questionnaire Among Adolescents up to the Ages of 18
Validity of Lithuanian Version of the Child Perceptions Questionnaire Among Adolescents up to the Ages of 18 Open
Background:The Child Perceptions Questionnaire (CPQ) is the most commonly used measure of Oral Health-Related Quality of Life (OHRQoL) and its validity and reliability have been tested among children/adolescents aged 11 to 14 years in many…
View article: Association between Global Life Satisfaction and Self-Rated Oral Health Conditions among Adolescents in Lithuania
Association between Global Life Satisfaction and Self-Rated Oral Health Conditions among Adolescents in Lithuania Open
Background: This study aims to explore the extent to which the perceived oral conditions predict adolescent global life satisfaction (GLS); Methods: The sample in a cross-sectional survey consisted of 1510 Lithuanian adolescents (41.7% boy…
View article: A survey of protocols and trends in orthodontic retention
A survey of protocols and trends in orthodontic retention Open
A combination of fixed and removable retainers was the most often used in an orthodontic retention. Evidence-based guidelines are desired for a common retention protocol.
View article: The magnification in the lower third and second molar region in the digital panoramic radiographs
The magnification in the lower third and second molar region in the digital panoramic radiographs Open
The magnification in the lower first, second, and third molars regions showed almost the same values. The calculation of magnification coefficient using bonded metal calipers was more accurate than calculation according to the plaster mode…
View article: Effect of Rebonding on the Bond Strength of Orthodontic Tubes: A Comparison of Light Cure Adhesive and Resin-Modified Glass Ionomer Cement In Vitro
Effect of Rebonding on the Bond Strength of Orthodontic Tubes: A Comparison of Light Cure Adhesive and Resin-Modified Glass Ionomer Cement In Vitro Open
The purpose of this study was to determine the impact of different enamel preparation procedures and compare light cure composite (LCC) and resin-modified glass ionomer (RMGI) on the bond strength of orthodontic metal tubes rebonded to the…
View article: Relationship between malocclusion, soft tissue profile, and pharyngeal airways: A cephalometric study
Relationship between malocclusion, soft tissue profile, and pharyngeal airways: A cephalometric study Open
During critical period of growth and development of the maxillofacial system, the patients with oral functional disturbances should be monitored and treated by a multidisciplinary team consisting of a dentist, an orthodontist, a pediatrici…