Metallic biomaterials have been extensively used in orthodontics throughout history. Gold, stainless steel, cobalt-chromium alloys, titanium and its alloys, among other metallic biomaterials, have been part of the orthodontic armamentarium since the...
Coronavirus disease 2019 represents the pandemic of the 21st century that has negatively affected the lives of the whole of humanity. For many months, the only weapons to fight against this infection were protective masks and social isolation. During...
Background: This article analyzes differences in microbiological parameters and periodontal health conditions among three patient groups: those undergoing conventional orthodontic treatment with fixed appliances, patients undergoing orthodontic treat...
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a sleeping breathing disorder. In children, adenotonsillar hypertrophy remains the main anatomical risk factor of OSA. The aim of this study was to assess the current scientific data and to systematically summarize th...
Introduction: Some patients exhibit temporomandibular joint or muscular disorders of the masticatory system before, during, or after orthognathic surgery (OS). These are collectively referred to as temporomandibular disorders (TMDs). This systematic...
The Objective Grading System (OGS) developed by the American Board of Orthodontics (ABO-OGS) provides an objective method to evaluate the quality of orthodontic treatment outcomes. Initially designed to assess individual orthodontists, it is now wide...
Clear and removable tooth aligners for orthodontics treatments have become an increasingly popular alternative to fixed appliances. Even if protocols suggest removing aligners before eating or drinking, most patients retain them when they drink bever...
The objective of this study is to discover any possible association of gender or practitioner classification with orthodontic knowledge and attitudes towards orthodontic treatment. Descriptive cross-sectional research was conducted on two groups of d...
10 November 2021
The purpose of this research was to assess the orthodontic status and orthodontic treatment needs of 12- and 15-year-old schoolchildren in Greece, in relation to sociodemographic factors and parental education level. A total of 1102 12-year-old child...
9 March 2023
The purpose of this study was to analyze the effect of orthodontic treatment with removable appliances on the growth of Candida spp. in children undergoing orthodontic treatment. The study included 60 patients of equal numbers as to gender from the o...
Background: The growing integration of digital technologies in orthodontics is shifting the orthodontic diagnosis and recordkeeping paradigm, replacing conventional plaster models with intraoral scanning and 3D photography. This study investigated th...
Objectives: The aim of this study was to examine the knowledge and attitudes towards orthodontic treatment among non-orthodontic specialists. Methods: A web-based survey was formulated for non-orthodontic dental specialists to respond to statements r...
Whether orthodontic treatment can change the preferred chewing side (PCS) is unknown. This study examined (1) if the PCS changes after orthodontic treatment and (2) which factors contribute to this change. Two hundred fifty patients who visited the o...
Background/Objectives: Diabetes mellitus is defined as a group of metabolic diseases characterized by chronically elevated blood glucose levels. This condition influences the course of orthodontic treatment, as it affects various clinical aspects of...
The orthodontic treatment of patients having temporomandibular disorders are some of the most complicated cases to treat. The positions of the mandibular condyles are often unstable, which means clinicians find it difficult to have definite criteria...
Background/Objectives: Orthodontic retention is a critical phase of treatment aimed at maintaining teeth in corrected positions and preventing relapse, which may occur in up to 70% of cases. Successful retention depends on both orthodontists’ a...
Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) is a respiratory illness that is associated with recurrent episodes of either partial or full obstruction of the upper airways, or apnea, among other sleep disorders. This study aims to analyze, through a liter...
Patients’ decisions regarding orthodontic treatment are influenced by a variety of factors, such as their subjective opinions of how their oral cavity looks, age, gender, educational level, and income. The present study aimed to measure the ort...
8 February 2021
(1) Background: Metalloproteinase-8 (MMP-8) and metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9) are members of a family of proteases of major importance during orthodontic tooth movement. Their levels increase during orthodontic therapy and in periodontally affected tis...
Background/Objectives: Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is associated with a higher prevalence of oral health problems, including parafunctional habits and malocclusions, which may lead to increased orthodontic treatment needs. The objective of this st...
In the field of orthodontics, providing patients with accurate treatment time estimates is of utmost importance. As orthodontic practices continue to evolve and embrace new advancements, incorporating machine learning (ML) methods becomes increasingl...
(1) Background: Pain is the most common complaint of patients with fixed orthodontic treatment, especially when applying and activating the orthodontic device. The effectiveness of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) in reducing pain caused by the orthodo...
Malformations of teeth and dental arches can produce functional modifications intermingled with esthetic alterations. Children’s rehabilitation may be long, requiring multiple interventions. One of the main challenges of contemporary orthodonti...
Background: Orthodontics and orthognathic surgery present challenges such as extended treatment durations, patient discomfort, and complications like root resorption. Recent advancements in tissue engineering and nanotechnology offer promising soluti...
Background: This case report addresses the challenges of integrating orthodontic and prosthodontic treatment, particularly in clear aligner cases. The study introduces a novel milled-provisional crown with attachment (M-PCA) technique designed to enh...
Background: Understanding the anatomy of the incisive canal is crucial for effective diagnosis and treatment planning in clinical orthodontics. This is because, during orthodontic tooth movement, there is a risk of contact between the roots of the up...
The need for extractions in orthodontic treatment has always been a controversial topic. However, to date there is not a specific clinical guideline that can help the clinicians deciding to plan an extractive or a non-extractive orthodontic treatment...
Background/Objectives: To evaluate the role of temporomandibular disorder (TMD)-related diagnostics in orthodontic treatment routines and investigate what consequences are drawn from symptoms concerning orthodontic treatment planning and therapy. Met...
The increased number of adults seeking orthodontic treatment has led to the need for faster results as social limitations arise with the use of fixed or even removable appliances. Corticotomy-assisted orthodontic treatment (CAOT) has been proposed as...
The paper presents an original solution for modeling and simulation of the teeth movement biomedical processes which occur in the case of orthodontic treatments. The direct application of this method consists in the possibility to approximate, with h...
Background: There are several significant gaps in current studies of the relationship between anti-cancer medications and orthodontic care that call for more investigation. As a result, the main goals of this systematic review and meta-analysis were...
By correctly repositioning teeth, orthodontic therapy improves both the function and appearance of an occlusion. The relationship between teeth and the tissues that surround and support them significantly influences these alterations. With ever more...
Background: Correct inclination of the incisors is crucial for function and occlusion. The aim of this retrospective cephalometric study was to investigate the effect of orthodontic treatment with passive self-ligating (SL) brackets on the incisor in...
Treatment duration is one of the most important factors that patients consider when deciding whether to undergo orthodontic treatment or not. This study aimed to build and compare machine learning (ML) models for the prediction of orthodontic treatme...
The prevalence of malocclusion and a need for orthodontic treatment is high. Orthodontic appliances increase biofilm accumulation by expanding plaque retention sites. The aim of this study was to investigate the self-reported changes in oral hygiene...
Background: Orthodontic treatment in adult patients is hindered by several problems, such as little time for regular dental visits and financial costs. In recent years, photobiomodulation (PBM) has been shown to significantly reduce the duration of o...
Background: The relationship between orthodontics and endodontics during the treatment planning phase is scarcely investigated, especially when orthodontic treatment is considered for endodontically treated teeth with apical periodontitis. This syste...
Background: Melanotic neuroectodermal tumor of infancy (MNTI) is a very rare tumor, and case reports of orthodontic treatment for patients with MNTI may be previously unreported. This article describes the orthodontic treatment for a 7-year-old girl...
The present study aimed to determine the intensity of pain perception in patients undergoing fixed orthodontic treatment. We analyzed the severity of pain concerning four routine procedures: the placement of separating elastics, ring cementations, ar...
Background and objectives: Although the main objective of any orthodontic treatment is to correct malocclusion, a range of psychosocial and/or esthetic factors drive patients to undergo orthodontic treatment. The aim of the present study was to analy...
The advent of artificial intelligence (AI) in medicine has transformed various medical specialties, including orthodontics. AI has shown promising results in enhancing the accuracy of diagnoses, treatment planning, and predicting treatment outcomes....
The relationship between fixed orthodontic treatment and the development of temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) in adolescents has been a topic of considerable debate. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the impact of fixed orth...
This research aimed to evaluate the effects of presurgical mandibular incisor decompensation on long-term outcomes of Class III surgical orthodontic treatment. Thirty-five patients with skeletal Class III malocclusion who received conventional surgic...
Parents’ awareness, attitudes, and perceptions of barriers to orthodontic care for children significantly influence decisions regarding early orthodontic interventions. This mixed-methods study explored parents’ perceptions of their child...
15 April 2022
Background: This cross-sectional study evaluated patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) on (1) oral hygiene, (2) periodontal health, (3) retainer failure, (4) orthodontic treatment satisfaction, and (5) outcome satisfaction in orthodontic retentio...
Objective: To assess the tooth survival rates, adverse events, and need for further treatment of teeth previously treated with regenerative endodontics undergoing orthodontic treatment. Material and Methods: A literature search was performed using ME...
Background: Surface electromyography (sEMG) can provide an objective and quantitative image of the functional state of neuromuscular balance in the stomatognathic system. The objective of this systematic review is to examine current scientific eviden...
This study investigated the need for orthodontic treatment in asthmatic children aged 11 to 14 years and how the treatment affected their oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL). Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted at...
Background and Objectives: Orthodontic treatment aims to enhance dental aesthetics and function, yet many patients report dissatisfaction. This study was designed with the following objectives: To assess overall patient satisfaction during active ort...
Background: For years, there has been a long debate about the impact of orthodontic treatment on the periodontium of patients. Therefore, it is important to understand the effects of orthodontic forces on the periodontium. The objective of this study...
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