This systematic review aimed to determine the effectiveness and success rates associated with the use of orthodontic closure and dental implants to replace missing first molars. The results of the research taken into consideration in this paper were presented using the Preferred Reporting Items of Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) framework. 8 of the remaining papers were selected because they met the inclusion criteria after 32 articles were excluded due to duplication. The remainin
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Written by Athanasia Patatou
Published on Vol 2, 2022
The last few decades have witnessed an evolution in orthodontics and bone remodeling to meet contemporary aesthetic and therapeutic needs. Over the past century, various methods have been used and investigated, including invasive surgical and non-surgical methods. However, in certain circumstances, significant challenges may arise that can lead to adverse postherpetic outcomes. To minimize patient injury and destruction, a variety of surgical instruments and handpieces are used during corticotom
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This study aimed to investigate the effects of different fiber implantation techniques on the microleakage of MOD cavities and fracture resistance in molar teeth. The study was conducted in two phases: the microleakage test group (T2) and the fracture resistance test group (T1). There was a randomization of 110 third molars (T1:n1/4 = 80, T2:n1/3 = 30). Group K was the composite restoration (Gaenial Posterior, GC); group KFT was the cavity lined with polyethylene fiber (Ribbond, Ribbond Inc., Se
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This study aimed to investigate the awareness of dental practitioners about the association between periodontitis and systemic disorders in private dental hospitals in Islamabad and Rawalpindi, Pakistan. This will help in determining the gaps in knowledge and adjusting the periodontology department's house officers' training accordingly, improving their future patient care. With the approval of each of the six dental facilities in the twin cities of Pakistan, a cross-sectional survey of
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Written by Łukasz Lassmann
Published on Vol 2, 2022
This study aimed to evaluate and compare the current relationship between condylar guidance and cuspal angulation in natural dentition. This study included 56 pretreatment samples of subjects (lateral cephalograms and study models). Using 3D technology, the study model was scanned to determine the cuspal angulation. The inclination of a tooth's cuspal slope and the line that passes across its cusp fossa combine to generate the cuspal angulation. An extra-oral scanner (shining 3D auto scanner
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Written by Turkan Pasinlioglu
Published on Vol 2, 2022
A new epoxy-based resin, Filtek Silorane, has recently been introduced for restorative dental fillings. This study aimed to assess its effectiveness for orthodontic bracket bonding on unground enamel. Shear bond strength was tested using two adhesives—Filtek Silorane and Transbond XT—paired with steel, ceramic, and polymer brackets. Filtek Silorane was applied following either its self-etching primer protocol or conventional phosphoric acid etching, while Transbond XT, etched only with phosphori
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Written by Qinghuang Tang
Published on Vol 2, 2022
This study aimed to evaluate the perceptions of dentists and patients regarding Dental Monitoring™ (DM), a telemonitoring software for orthodontic care. To achieve this, two specifically designed questionnaires were administered to 80 dentists (40 general practitioners and 40 orthodontists) and 80 orthodontic patients. All participating dentists viewed telemonitoring positively, with 96.25% associating it with advanced technology and high-quality care, and 100% acknowledging its potential to red
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Written by Valentina Cruz
Published on Vol 2, 2022
The study aimed to compare the antimicrobial performance of 10% doxycycline gel and 1 percent chlorhexidine (CHX) gel in decontaminating sandblasted acid-etched titanium implant surfaces inoculated with Porphyromonas gingivalis. Titanium implants were assigned to two groups (A and B), each subdivided into 3 subgroups (A1–A3, B1–B3), and deliberately contaminated with P. gingivalis. Group A implants received 10% doxycycline gel, whereas Group B implants were treated with 1 percent CHX gel. The re
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Written by Domenico Prisa
Published on Vol 2, 2022
The widespread adoption of clear aligners in orthodontic practice has driven the development of biomechanical devices to improve treatment efficiency. The mechanical properties of these materials play a critical role in determining their clinical performance and efficacy. This study investigates the Young’s modulus of Clear-Blokker® (Scheu Dental), a photopolymerisable resin used for the attachment of clear aligner, and evaluates its mechanical behaviour under different curing times (5 s and 10
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Written by Berit Hackenberg
Published on Vol 2, 2022
As an innovative approach to overcome the rate-limiting staging of conventional aligners, using shape memory polymers (SMPs) as aligners’ materials was investigated in this in vitro study. The ability of SMPs to shape recover and consequently move tooth, upon appropriate stimuli, was evaluated on a typodont model before clinical application. The study design was to achieve 1.9 mm correction movement of an upper central incisor by one aligner after multiple steps/activation. A custom-made aligned
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Odontomas are the most common mixed odontogenic tumors and may cause impaction of adjacent teeth and masticatory disorders. Treatment of tooth impaction caused by the presence of odontomas is related to their stages of root development and their positions in the alveolar bone. The aim of this case report is to present the combined surgical and orthodontic treatment in growing patients with odontomas and to discuss the treatment outcomes. Two growing patients, an 8-year-old boy and a 17-year-old
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Nickel-containing orthodontic archwires, particularly those made of nickel-titanium (NiTi) and stainless steel (SS), play a crucial role in orthodontic treatment using the fixed technique due to their mechanical properties. However, concerns regarding nickel-induced allergic reactions, cytotoxicity, and metal ion release, especially nickel-related ones, persist. This narrative review aims to explore recent findings on nickel release from orthodontic appliances, building upon prior systematic rev
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Written by Marina Papaianni
Published on Vol 2, 2022
The purpose of this study was to analyze the attitude of dentists and patients towards the use of Dental MonitoringTM (DM), an orthodontic telemonitoring software. Thus, two different specially prepared specific questionnaires were administered to 80 dentists (40 were general dentists and 40 orthodontists) and 80 orthodontic patients. All dentists judged positively telemonitoring, as 96.25% of them considered telemonitoring indicative of high tech and high-quality treatment; 100% considered it a
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Written by Evangelos Skoulas
Published on Vol 2, 2022
The injection moulding technique (IMT) is a minimally invasive restorative treatment. This technique enables the application of thin, flowable composite layers into a stable, transparent silicone index that serves as a mould. Due to the fluid properties of the composite, it efficiently fills the silicone tray and seamlessly integrates with the tooth structure, often obviating tooth preparation and preserving overall tooth integrity. The procedure employs the etch-and-rinse protocol and is highly
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Written by Vesna Novakovic
Published on Vol 2, 2022
The stabilization disc (SD) for orthodontic mini-implants is a novel device designed to enhance anchorage stability and minimize the risk of mini-implant mobility. The disc features a flat structure with four prongs and is crafted from biocompatible materials such as titanium or stainless steel. It provides additional support to mini-implants by improving force distribution and reducing stress concentration around the insertion site. This study aims to evaluate the biomechanical performance of m
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To evaluate mandibular kinematics in an orthodontic population using the Modjaw® optical jaw tracking system. A total of 154 orthodontic patients underwent mandibular kinematic analysis using the Modjaw® system. ANB values determined skeletal classification, while dental classification was assessed on digital casts. The Modjaw® records were taken as instructed by the manufacturer, and data collected from the readings included the discrepancy between centric occlusion and maximum intercuspation,
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Written by Vanessa Machado
Published on Vol 2, 2022
This study aims to review the scientific literature on the prevention of white spot lesions (WSLs) associated with fixed orthodontic treatment. WSLs result from enamel demineralization and pose aesthetic and functional challenges. The study evaluates the effectiveness of various preventive interventions to reduce the risk of WSLs during orthodontic care. A comprehensive literature search was conducted using MeSH terms such as “white spot”, “fixed orthodontic treatment”, “CPP-ACP”, “topical fluor
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Written by Sabine Kutschan
Published on Vol 2, 2022
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. All officially listed orthodontists in Germany were surveyed about their professional background, TMD-related specialization, and concrete clinical procedures. Anonymized responses were systematized, manually checked, and statistically analyzed. Differences in reported TMD-re
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Written by Vanessa Machado
Published on Vol 2, 2022
This study aims to investigate the mechanical behavior of titanium (Ti6Al4V) mini-implants (MIs) under varying orthodontic forces using finite element analysis (FEA) and to evaluate their performance and durability under realistic clinical conditions. Optimal orthodontic forces significantly influence the structural integrity and functional longevity of MIs while minimizing adverse effects on surrounding bone tissues. A commercially available MI (diameter: 2.0 mm, length: 12 mm) was modeled usin
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