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View article: The ‘pistol spring’ for correcting ectopic permanent molar
The ‘pistol spring’ for correcting ectopic permanent molar Open
Ectopic eruption of the first permanent molar is prevalent in children, with a reported prevalence of up to 6%. Treatment options usually range from passive observation to active correction with orthodontic appliances like separators or di…
View article: Effects of residual adhesive debonding methods on human enamel: a scoping review
Effects of residual adhesive debonding methods on human enamel: a scoping review Open
View article: Incisor position objective for favorable profile in orthodontic camouflage treatment of skeletal class II cases
Incisor position objective for favorable profile in orthodontic camouflage treatment of skeletal class II cases Open
Background This study aimed to screen favorable and unfavorable profile outcomes in orthodontic camouflage treatment of skeletal Class II cases, based on which to identify the reference line and the associated value for the optimal incisor…
View article: Exploring the mediating role of serum vitamin D in the link between dietary live microbes intake and obesity: a cross-sectional real-world study
Exploring the mediating role of serum vitamin D in the link between dietary live microbes intake and obesity: a cross-sectional real-world study Open
Background Existing research results suggest a correlation between body mass index (BMI) and serum vitamin D levels, as well as the intake of live microbes from dietary sources. However, it is essential to further investigate whether serum…
View article: Surgical closure of the Right Coronary Artery - Right Atrium Fistula and Repair of Tricuspid Regurgitation Following a Failed Transcatheter Closure
Surgical closure of the Right Coronary Artery - Right Atrium Fistula and Repair of Tricuspid Regurgitation Following a Failed Transcatheter Closure Open
Coronary arteriovenous fistulae (CAF), a rare coronary anomaly with a prevalence of approximately 0.002% in the general population, may be congenital or acquired and are often diagnosed incidentally through cardiac imaging. We describe a s…
View article: The association between the serum fat-soluble vitamins (A, D and E) and the intake of live microbes: a national population based cross-sectional study
The association between the serum fat-soluble vitamins (A, D and E) and the intake of live microbes: a national population based cross-sectional study Open
Objective Fat-soluble vitamins (FSVs) play essential roles in numerous physiological processes and are involved in the onset and progression of chronic diseases. However, limited research has investigated whether dietary intake of live mic…
View article: Investigating the Mechanism of Typhoon Tracks on Ozone Pollution Episodes in Guangdong, China
Investigating the Mechanism of Typhoon Tracks on Ozone Pollution Episodes in Guangdong, China Open
Ozone (O3) pollution has emerged as one of the core challenges in atmospheric environmental governance in China, particularly in Guangdong Province. As a crucial weather system during East Asian summers, typhoons exert profound influences …
View article: Supplementary material to "Investigating the Mechanism of Typhoon Tracks on Ozone Pollution Episodes in Guangdong, China"
Supplementary material to "Investigating the Mechanism of Typhoon Tracks on Ozone Pollution Episodes in Guangdong, China" Open
View article: Automated Landmark Detection and Lip Thickness Classification Using a Convolutional Neural Network in Lateral Cephalometric Radiographs
Automated Landmark Detection and Lip Thickness Classification Using a Convolutional Neural Network in Lateral Cephalometric Radiographs Open
Objective: The objective of this study is to develop a convolutional neural network (CNN) for the automatic detection of soft and hard tissue landmarks and the classification of lip thickness on lateral cephalometric radiographs. Methods: …
View article: Impact of dialysis modality on survival after kidney transplant failure: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Impact of dialysis modality on survival after kidney transplant failure: A systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Objective: We reviewed evidence on survival of dialysis after graft failure (DAGF) patients based on the selected dialysis modality (peritoneal dialysis [PD] vs hemodialysis[HD]). Methods: PubMed, CENTRAL, Embase, Scopus, and Web of Scienc…
View article: Students’ perceived knowledge and confidence of performing extra-oral clinical examinations during Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) study in New Zealand
Students’ perceived knowledge and confidence of performing extra-oral clinical examinations during Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) study in New Zealand Open
aims: To investigate students’ self-perceived understanding and confidence in performing extra-oral examinations on patients during their Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) education and training in New Zealand. method: A mixed-methods, cros…
View article: Age-related oral microbiota dysbiosis and systemic diseases
Age-related oral microbiota dysbiosis and systemic diseases Open
The oral microbiota is an essential microbial community within the human body, playing a vital role in maintaining health. In older adults, age-related changes in the oral microbiota are linked to both systemic and oral health impairments.…
View article: Three‐Dimensional Stereophotogrammetry Facial Morphologic Signatures of Temporomandibular Disorders
Three‐Dimensional Stereophotogrammetry Facial Morphologic Signatures of Temporomandibular Disorders Open
Aim To utilize stereophotogrammetry to investigate changes in three‐dimensional (3D) facial morphology in both TMD‐free individuals and TMD patients, both before and after treatment, and to classify subjects as either TMD‐free or TMD patie…
View article: Canine rabies vaccination, surveillance and public awareness programme in Beijing, China, 2014–2024
Canine rabies vaccination, surveillance and public awareness programme in Beijing, China, 2014–2024 Open
The rabies elimination programme met the goal of eliminating human rabies infections in the Beijing municipality and demonstrated that dog-mediated rabies elimination is achievable at the provincial level. The experience gained could serve…
View article: The Comparison Transcriptome Between High and Low Growth Ratio of Meat-Type Rabbit Revealed the Primary Pathway Related to Muscle Development
The Comparison Transcriptome Between High and Low Growth Ratio of Meat-Type Rabbit Revealed the Primary Pathway Related to Muscle Development Open
Rabbit meat is a high-protein, low-fat health food with increasing consumption especially in the Asia-Pacific region. Therefore, muscle growth and development of meat rabbits are important economic traits. In order to reveal the primary si…
View article: Effects of vitamin D3 and calcium supplementation on bone of young adults after thyroidectomy of differentiated thyroid carcinoma
Effects of vitamin D3 and calcium supplementation on bone of young adults after thyroidectomy of differentiated thyroid carcinoma Open
View article: Chronic orofacial pain and pharmacological management: a clinical guide
Chronic orofacial pain and pharmacological management: a clinical guide Open
Orofacial pain is a widespread health concern that significantly hinders an individual's capacity to engage in daily activities. This type of pain can be classified into three main categories: nociceptive pain, neuropathic pain, and nocipl…
View article: Effect of Biomechanical Properties of Perioral Soft Tissues on Lip Response to Simulated Protraction of Upper Front Teeth
Effect of Biomechanical Properties of Perioral Soft Tissues on Lip Response to Simulated Protraction of Upper Front Teeth Open
Background Proclination of front teeth in orthodontics and oral rehabilitation may influence lip protrusion and the overall facial profile. We hypothesized that the degree of profile changes is determined by the biomechanical properties of…
View article: Titanium-Doped Carbon Quantum Dots Enhance Salt Tolerance in Rice Through Seed Priming: A Multi-Omics Analysis of Physiological and Molecular Mechanisms
Titanium-Doped Carbon Quantum Dots Enhance Salt Tolerance in Rice Through Seed Priming: A Multi-Omics Analysis of Physiological and Molecular Mechanisms Open
View article: Canine substitution using clear aligners—a case report and literature review
Canine substitution using clear aligners—a case report and literature review Open
This case report describes a 16-year-old male patient who presented with bilateral peg-shaped lateral incisors, Class II Division 1 incisors and a Class II buccal occlusion. The patient chose to remove the peg-shaped lateral incisors and h…
View article: A national survey of the debonding protocols used by orthodontists in New Zealand
A national survey of the debonding protocols used by orthodontists in New Zealand Open
Objectives To investigate the debonding protocols used by orthodontists in New Zealand. Materials and methods A pilot-tested electronic questionnaire was distributed to all full members of the New Zealand Association of Orthodontists (NZAO…
View article: Consumer perceptions and expressed satisfaction of traditional braces and clear aligners
Consumer perceptions and expressed satisfaction of traditional braces and clear aligners Open
Aim To investigate and compare patient perceptions and satisfaction regarding traditional braces and clear aligners. Materials and methods In this qualitative, interpretive study, a total of 40 participants were recruited from a public ins…
View article: Comparative effect of the Myobrace appliance versus traditional functional appliances in treating a class II malocclusion: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Comparative effect of the Myobrace appliance versus traditional functional appliances in treating a class II malocclusion: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Objective To investigate the clinical effect of the Myobrace appliance and traditional functional appliances in treating Class II malocclusions. Methods Six databases (PubMed, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, ClinicalTrials.gov, CNKI, and…
View article: Effects of maternal poor ovarian response on the reproductive endocrine profiles of the next generation: a prospective cohort study in China
Effects of maternal poor ovarian response on the reproductive endocrine profiles of the next generation: a prospective cohort study in China Open
STUDY QUESTION Do offspring born to mothers with poor ovarian response (POR) have alterations in their reproductive endocrine profile at 2–6 years of age compared to those born to mothers with normal ovarian response? SUMMARY ANSWER Female…
View article: Fatigue in children and adolescents with inflammatory bowel disease: a cross-sectional study
Fatigue in children and adolescents with inflammatory bowel disease: a cross-sectional study Open
Background In recent years, there has been an observed increase in the global diagnosis rate of inflammatory bowel disease among children and adolescents. In inactive disease states, fatigue has emerged as the most debilitating symptom, wh…
View article: Halitosis in oral lichen planus patients
Halitosis in oral lichen planus patients Open
To investigate the halitosis level in oral lichen planus (OLP) patients and OLP-free participants. This cross-sectional study recruited 70 participants at the New Zealand’s National Centre for Dentistry. Halitosis was determined using the …
View article: Cross-Run Hybrid Features Improve the Identification of Data-Independent Acquisition Proteomics
Cross-Run Hybrid Features Improve the Identification of Data-Independent Acquisition Proteomics Open
The analysis of data-independent acquisition (DIA) mass spectrometry data is crucial for comprehensive proteomics studies. However, traditional single-run methods often fall short in terms of identification depth and consistency. We presen…
View article: Effectiveness of palatal anchorage device (PAD) for maxillary anterior retraction with clear aligners using finite element study
Effectiveness of palatal anchorage device (PAD) for maxillary anterior retraction with clear aligners using finite element study Open
The palatal anchorage device (PAD) is commonly used in fixed appliance for anchorage, but the biomechanics of PAD in patients treated with clear aligners(CAs)remains poorly understood, especially in its elastic mode and force magnitude. Th…
View article: Combined anterior and posterior miniscrews increase apical root resorption of maxillary incisors in protrusion and premolar extraction cases
Combined anterior and posterior miniscrews increase apical root resorption of maxillary incisors in protrusion and premolar extraction cases Open
In cases of maxillary protrusion and premolar extraction, the use of combined anterior and posterior miniscrews enhances incisor intrusion and minimizes torque loss of the maxillary incisors. However, this approach results in more severe A…
View article: Exploring the link between burning mouth syndrome and human herpesvirus-6B: a narrative review on pathogenesis
Exploring the link between burning mouth syndrome and human herpesvirus-6B: a narrative review on pathogenesis Open
Burning Mouth Syndrome (BMS) presents as a persistent, often perplexing pain condition characterised primarily by a sensation of burning, yet frequently lacks observable clinical evidence. The underlying mechanisms of BMS remain elusive. T…