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View article: Dento-skeletal changes after modified SEC III treatment followed by fixed appliances in growing patients with Class III malocclusions
Dento-skeletal changes after modified SEC III treatment followed by fixed appliances in growing patients with Class III malocclusions Open
View article: Early treatment of dento-skeletal Class III malocclusion: rationale and long- term stability
Early treatment of dento-skeletal Class III malocclusion: rationale and long- term stability Open
View article: Environmental footprints in orthodontics: The World Federation of Orthodontists’ white paper on sustainable practices, challenges and research imperatives
Environmental footprints in orthodontics: The World Federation of Orthodontists’ white paper on sustainable practices, challenges and research imperatives Open
This World Federation of Orthodontists (WFO) white paper addresses the escalating environmental impact of orthodontic practices, synthesizing expert perspectives on sustainable transformation. The paper critically evaluates the environment…
View article: World Federation of Orthodontists social media guidelines: Ensuring accuracy, reliability, and objectivity in online orthodontic information
World Federation of Orthodontists social media guidelines: Ensuring accuracy, reliability, and objectivity in online orthodontic information Open
The WFO online content guidelines establish a robust foundation for ethical, accurate, and transparent communication in orthodontics. By adhering to these principles, WFO members and affiliates can actively contribute to reducing misinform…
View article: The aesthetic perception of orthodontic specialists, general dentists and laypeople regarding different smile displays for a patient missing one upper lateral incisor and the other one peg-shaped
The aesthetic perception of orthodontic specialists, general dentists and laypeople regarding different smile displays for a patient missing one upper lateral incisor and the other one peg-shaped Open
Background The prevalence of maxillary lateral incisor agenesis ranges from 1% to 3%, with slight global variability. The unilateral agenesis of the maxillary lateral incisor is often associated with a contralateral tooth with microdontia …
View article: European Guidelines for Postgraduate Education in Orthodontics and their impact on the world
European Guidelines for Postgraduate Education in Orthodontics and their impact on the world Open
View article: New Approaches and Technologies in Orthodontics
New Approaches and Technologies in Orthodontics Open
In recent years, new diagnostic and treatment approaches in orthodontics have arisen, and there is thus a need for researchers and practitioners to stay up to date with these innovations [...]
View article: Prevalence, etiology, clinical features and management associated with impacted and transmigrated mandibular canines: a systematic review
Prevalence, etiology, clinical features and management associated with impacted and transmigrated mandibular canines: a systematic review Open
View article: Effect of Obesity on the Respiratory Parameters in Children with Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome
Effect of Obesity on the Respiratory Parameters in Children with Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome Open
The aim of the study was to investigate how obesity can influence sleep respiratory parameters in obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) in children. Methods: The study analyzes 56 Caucasian children and adolescents aged 11 ± 2.79 years w…
View article: Obesity Effect On The Respiratory Parameters In Osas Children
Obesity Effect On The Respiratory Parameters In Osas Children Open
A Pediatric Sleep Questionnaire (PSQ) and a recording of the respiratory parameters with a noc-turnal home cardiorespiratory polygraphy (PG) are necessary to diagnose OSAS. Few researchers have studied how obesity could influence the respi…
View article: Factors Affecting Patient Compliance during Orthodontic Treatment with Aligners: Motivational Protocol and Psychological Well-Being
Factors Affecting Patient Compliance during Orthodontic Treatment with Aligners: Motivational Protocol and Psychological Well-Being Open
Motivational techniques did not affect patient compliance, and treatment outcomes were achieved as planned. The PWB of all patients improved throughout the treatment with CA.
View article: Editorial: Early treatment: Where are we today?
Editorial: Early treatment: Where are we today? Open
View article: Temporary anchorage devices in orthodontics: a bibliometric analysis of the 50 most-cited articles from 2012 to 2022
Temporary anchorage devices in orthodontics: a bibliometric analysis of the 50 most-cited articles from 2012 to 2022 Open
Objectives To identify and analyze the 50 most cited articles on temporary anchorage devices (TADs) and investigate the achievement and development of scientific research about the topic through a bibliometric analysis. Materials and Metho…
View article: Cranial structure and condylar asymmetry of adult patients with rheumatoid arthritis
Cranial structure and condylar asymmetry of adult patients with rheumatoid arthritis Open
Objective The aim of this prospective cross sectional study was to evaluate the cranial structure and condylar asymmetry of adult patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) diagnosed after 25 years of age compared to a healthy adult control g…
View article: World Federation of Orthodontists guidelines for postgraduate orthodontic education
World Federation of Orthodontists guidelines for postgraduate orthodontic education Open
View article: Comparison of palatal volume and surface changes between bone-borne and tooth-tissue-borne maxillary expansion on cone beam computed tomography digital cast models
Comparison of palatal volume and surface changes between bone-borne and tooth-tissue-borne maxillary expansion on cone beam computed tomography digital cast models Open
Objectives To compare the changes of palatal volume and area in patients treated with tooth-tissue-borne palatal expanders (conventional Haas) and miniscrew-supported palatal expanders (modified Haas). Materials and Methods The sample incl…
View article: Predictability of crowding resolution in clear aligner treatment
Predictability of crowding resolution in clear aligner treatment Open
View article: μ-FTIR, μ-Raman, and SERS Analysis of Amide I Spectral Region in Oral Biofluid Samples during Orthodontic Treatment
μ-FTIR, μ-Raman, and SERS Analysis of Amide I Spectral Region in Oral Biofluid Samples during Orthodontic Treatment Open
Gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) is a site-specific exudate deriving from the epithelium lining of the gingival sulcus. GCF analysis provides a simple and noninvasive diagnostic procedure to follow-up periodontal and bone remodeling in resp…
View article: Protective Masks During the SARS-COV-2 Pandemic: Is there a Relationship with Temporomandibular Disorders? An Observational Cross-sectional Survey
Protective Masks During the SARS-COV-2 Pandemic: Is there a Relationship with Temporomandibular Disorders? An Observational Cross-sectional Survey Open
Background Wearing protective face masks has been one of the indispensable measures to prevent droplets and aerosol particles transmission during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. This observational cross-sectional survey investigated the different…
View article: Dento-Skeletal Class III Treatment with Mixed Anchored Palatal Expander: A Systematic Review
Dento-Skeletal Class III Treatment with Mixed Anchored Palatal Expander: A Systematic Review Open
Bone-anchored appliances for the treatment of Class III malocclusions have recently been found to reduce the dentoalveolar effects caused by conventional tooth-borne devices while also improving orthopaedic outcomes in growing patients. Th…
View article: Dental Arch Changes with Two Different Trans-Palatal Arch
Dental Arch Changes with Two Different Trans-Palatal Arch Open
Background: Rapid maxillary expansion (RME) is a dentofacial orthopedic treatment often used to treat patients with narrow palate and transverse maxillary growth deficiency. Introduction: This treatment leads to correction of posterior den…
View article: Gingival Recessions and Periodontal Status after Minimum 2-Year-Retention Post-Non-Extraction Orthodontic Treatment
Gingival Recessions and Periodontal Status after Minimum 2-Year-Retention Post-Non-Extraction Orthodontic Treatment Open
The objectives of this study were to assess gingival recessions (GR) and periodontal status in patients previously treated with non-extraction orthodontic treatment and retention at a follow-up of a minimum of two years after the end of tr…
View article: Craniofacial morphology in patients with obstructive sleep apnea: cephalometric evaluation
Craniofacial morphology in patients with obstructive sleep apnea: cephalometric evaluation Open
Introduction: Obstructive sleep apnea is characterized by a reduced airflow through the upper airways during sleep. Two forms of obstructive sleep apnea are described: the central form and the obstructive form. The obstructive form is rela…
View article: Pain Reduction during Rapid Palatal Expansion Due to LED Photobiomodulation Irradiation: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Pain Reduction during Rapid Palatal Expansion Due to LED Photobiomodulation Irradiation: A Randomized Clinical Trial Open
Objective: The purpose of this research is to assess the analgesic efficiency of Photobiomodulation (PBM) in pain reduction in young patients during rapid maxillary expansion therapy. Materials and Methods: Thirty patients were included an…
View article: Dentoskeletal effects of early class III treatment protocol based on timing of intervention in children
Dentoskeletal effects of early class III treatment protocol based on timing of intervention in children Open
View article: Amide I Band Analysis Applied to Vibrational Micro-Spectroscopies of Gingival Crevicular Fluid Samples for Orthodontic Treatment Monitoring
Amide I Band Analysis Applied to Vibrational Micro-Spectroscopies of Gingival Crevicular Fluid Samples for Orthodontic Treatment Monitoring Open
Vibrational micro-spectroscopies were applied to investigate the gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) for monitoring orthodontic treatment with fixed appliances. The GCF samples were investigated using Fourier transform infrared, Raman, and sur…
View article: Mandibular Coronoid Process Hypertrophy: Diagnosis and 20-Year Follow-Up with CBCT, MRI and EMG Evaluations
Mandibular Coronoid Process Hypertrophy: Diagnosis and 20-Year Follow-Up with CBCT, MRI and EMG Evaluations Open
Coronoid process hypertrophy (CPH) consists of an abnormal volumetric increment of the mandibular coronoid process; as this process grows gradually, the infratemporal space needed for the rotation and translation of the mandible is reduced…
View article: Bullying and malocclusion in adolescence: a case report
Bullying and malocclusion in adolescence: a case report Open
Adolescents with bad malocclusion can more often be victims of bullying and the improvement of their facial appearance through oral rehabilitation is nowadays an important issue.
The aim of this case report was to describe the orthodontic…
View article: Potential impact of pediatric obstructive sleep apnea on mandibular cortical width dimensions
Potential impact of pediatric obstructive sleep apnea on mandibular cortical width dimensions Open
View article: Reliability and Reproducibility of Landmark Identification in Unilateral Cleft Lip and Palate Patients: Digital Lateral Vis-A-Vis CBCT-Derived 3D Cephalograms
Reliability and Reproducibility of Landmark Identification in Unilateral Cleft Lip and Palate Patients: Digital Lateral Vis-A-Vis CBCT-Derived 3D Cephalograms Open
Background: The aim of the retrospective observational study was to compare the precision of landmark identification and its reproducibility using cone beam computed tomography-derived 3D cephalograms and digital lateral cephalograms in un…