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View article: Do we value the safety of our treatments? An empirical assessment of reporting of Harms in Randomized Controlled Trials in Orthodontics
Do we value the safety of our treatments? An empirical assessment of reporting of Harms in Randomized Controlled Trials in Orthodontics Open
Aim To record reporting of harms by authors of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) in indexed orthodontic journals of the Q1 ranking, and explore associations between published reports and several publication characteristics. Materials and…
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: Long-term stability of dental arch widths after extraction and nonextraction orthodontic treatment: A retrospective cohort study
Long-term stability of dental arch widths after extraction and nonextraction orthodontic treatment: A retrospective cohort study Open
Modest dental arch width increases during fixed appliance treatment showed satisfactory stability in the long term, while greater archwire expansion was associated with increased relapse.
View article: Ionic release and electrochemical testing of 3-D printed orthodontics metallic bands made of Co-Cr and stainless-steel alloys
Ionic release and electrochemical testing of 3-D printed orthodontics metallic bands made of Co-Cr and stainless-steel alloys Open
Objective The aim of this study was to investigate the electrochemical characteristics and ionic release of three-dimensional (3D) printed orthodontic metallic bands made of stainless-steel (SS) and Cobalt-Chromium (Co-Cr) alloys. Material…
View article: Comparative efficacy of non-pharmacological interventions for adults with sleep apnea: A systematic review and network meta-analysis
Comparative efficacy of non-pharmacological interventions for adults with sleep apnea: A systematic review and network meta-analysis Open
PAP (alone or with co-interventions) performed best for the treatment of adult OSA patients regardless of disease severity. For patients not tolerating PAP, MADs might be a good alternative, but confer smaller improvements overall. However…
View article: Salivary and gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) protein biomarkers as proxies of root resorption following orthodontic tooth movement. A systematic review
Salivary and gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) protein biomarkers as proxies of root resorption following orthodontic tooth movement. A systematic review Open
Biomarkers and proteins in saliva and GCF demonstrated a potential for early detetction and monitoring of OIRR, offering a non-invasive alternative to radiographic techniques. However, standardization of protein and biomarker assessment pr…
View article: Occlusal outcome of orthodontic treatment: a systematic review with meta-analyses of randomized trials
Occlusal outcome of orthodontic treatment: a systematic review with meta-analyses of randomized trials Open
Background Several appliances or treatment protocols are marketed to either patients or orthodontists as being associated with improved orthodontic outcomes. However, clinical decision-making should be based on robust scientific evidence a…
View article: Indicators of transparency and data sharing in scientific writing in published randomized controlled trials in orthodontic journals between 2019 and 2023: an empirical study.
Indicators of transparency and data sharing in scientific writing in published randomized controlled trials in orthodontic journals between 2019 and 2023: an empirical study. Open
Aim To identify data sharing practices of authors of randomized-controlled trials (RCTs) in indexed orthodontic journals and explore associations between published reports and several publication characteristics. Materials and methods RCTs…
View article: Microplastics and orthodontic aligners: The concerns arising from the modernization of practice through polymers and plastics
Microplastics and orthodontic aligners: The concerns arising from the modernization of practice through polymers and plastics Open
Plastic aligners have transformed orthodontics, offering a discreet, comfortable, and aesthetically pleasing alternative to traditional fixed appliances. While they have advantages over fixed appliances, they come with environmental and he…
View article: Surface alterations and compound release from aligner attachments in vitro
Surface alterations and compound release from aligner attachments in vitro Open
Aim The aim of the present study was to assess the alterations in morphology, roughness, and composition of the surfaces of a conventional and a flowable composite attachment engaged with aligners, and to evaluate the release of resin mono…
View article: Salivary levels of eluents during Invisalign™ treatment with attachments: an in vivo investigation
Salivary levels of eluents during Invisalign™ treatment with attachments: an in vivo investigation Open
Background The aim of the present study was to investigate qualitatively and quantitatively the elution of substances from polyester-urethane (Invisalign™) aligners and resin composite attachments (Tetric EvoFlow) in vivo. Methods Patients…
View article: Comparative assessment of two-phase class II treatment with Activator or Bionator followed by fixed appliances: A retrospective controlled before-and-after study
Comparative assessment of two-phase class II treatment with Activator or Bionator followed by fixed appliances: A retrospective controlled before-and-after study Open
Two-phase treatment for children with Class II malocclusion with several functional appliances is still performed by many orthodontists, while the Activator and the Bionator appliances are two of the most popular ones. Aim of this study wa…
View article: Long‐term stability of curve of Spee depth among orthodontically treated patients: A retrospective longitudinal study
Long‐term stability of curve of Spee depth among orthodontically treated patients: A retrospective longitudinal study Open
Objective The curve of Spee is deemed important characteristic of the dentition for a balanced occlusion and distribution of masticatory forces, while orthodontic levelling of an accentuated curve of Spee is generally included as a treatme…
View article: Long-term stability of orthodontically treated patients with a deep curve of Spee: a retrospective longitudinal study
Long-term stability of orthodontically treated patients with a deep curve of Spee: a retrospective longitudinal study Open
Dataset for all analyses. Initially, the dataset will be made available to the editor and reviewers for the peer-review phase. After acceptance, the dataset will be made openly available to anyone.
View article: Comparative efficacy of non-pharmacological interventions for adults with obstructive sleep apnea: a systematic review and network meta-analysis
Comparative efficacy of non-pharmacological interventions for adults with obstructive sleep apnea: a systematic review and network meta-analysis Open
-Datasets for all analyses performed.-Appendix 4. List of studies identified from the literature search, with their inclusion/exclusion status, and exclusion reasons.
View article: Comparative efficacy of non-pharmacological interventions for adults with obstructive sleep apnea: a systematic review and network meta-analysis
Comparative efficacy of non-pharmacological interventions for adults with obstructive sleep apnea: a systematic review and network meta-analysis Open
-Datasets for all analyses performed.-Appendix 4. List of studies identified from the literature search, with their inclusion/exclusion status, and exclusion reasons.
View article: Comparative efficacy of non-pharmacological interventions for adults with obstructive sleep apnea: a systematic review and network meta-analysis
Comparative efficacy of non-pharmacological interventions for adults with obstructive sleep apnea: a systematic review and network meta-analysis Open
Datasets for all analyses performed.
View article: Orthodontic treatment of patients with severe (stage IV) periodontitis
Orthodontic treatment of patients with severe (stage IV) periodontitis Open
Stage IV periodontitis is characterized, apart from high severity / complexity (attachment loss, radiographic bone loss, and deep probing depths), from loss of multiple teeth and / or alterations of the masticatory function. Periodontitis …
View article: Effect of heat treatment and nitrogen atmosphere during post-curing on mechanical properties of 3D-printed orthodontic aligners
Effect of heat treatment and nitrogen atmosphere during post-curing on mechanical properties of 3D-printed orthodontic aligners Open
Objectives Three-dimensional (3D)-printed aligners present a promising orthodontic treatment modality, whose clinical success largely depends on the material’s mechanical properties. The aim of this study was to evaluate the mechanical pro…
View article: Gender-specific treatment effects and outcomes reported in orthodontic research. A cross-sectional empirical study
Gender-specific treatment effects and outcomes reported in orthodontic research. A cross-sectional empirical study Open
Aim To identify practices of assessment of gender effects in research articles in orthodontics and detect whether there were significant differences in the treatment effects on outcomes according to gender. Materials and Methods Four major…
View article: Orthodontic treatment of patients with severe (Stage IV) periodontitis
Orthodontic treatment of patients with severe (Stage IV) periodontitis Open
Dataset for the analyses of this update.
View article: Orthodontic treatment of patients with severe (Stage IV) periodontitis
Orthodontic treatment of patients with severe (Stage IV) periodontitis Open
Dataset for the analyses of this update.
View article: Effects of intraoral aging on mechanical properties of directly printed aligners vs. thermoformed aligners: an <i>in vivo</i> prospective investigation
Effects of intraoral aging on mechanical properties of directly printed aligners vs. thermoformed aligners: an <i>in vivo</i> prospective investigation Open
Objective The objective of this study was to examine the impact of intraoral aging on the mechanical properties of directly printed aligners (DPA) compared to thermoformed aligners (TA). Materials and methods This prospective in vivo exper…