Written by Jhonatan da Silva
Published on Vol 5, 2025
This review examines the adverse outcomes linked to two adult rapid maxillary expansion procedures—Surgically Assisted Rapid Palatal Expansion (SARPE) and Miniscrew-Assisted Rapid Palatal Expansion (MARPE)—to support decision-making for the most efficient and cost-effective treatment strategy. The protocol adhered to the PRISMA-ScR framework for scoping reviews. Study eligibility was aligned with the research goals, and a PICO question guided article selection. Data were collected from MEDLINE (
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Written by Georges Lognay
Published on Vol 5, 2025
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping orthodontics by enabling highly tailored treatments that improve accuracy and efficiency. This narrative review discusses the current uses of AI in orthodontic care, focusing on applications such as predicting tooth displacement, fabricating individualized aligners, shortening treatment duration, and supporting continuous remote monitoring. By processing extensive collections of dental images, radiographs, and 3D models, AI systems can create treatment p
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Written by Athanasia Patatou
Published on Vol 5, 2025
With the incorporation of digital innovations, orthognathic surgery has progressed toward greater precision and predictability. Traditional free-hand procedures depend largely on operator skill, often producing inconsistent outcomes. In contrast, fully guided systems utilize computer-assisted techniques such as virtual surgical planning (VSP), CAD/CAM fabrication, and intraoperative navigation to increase accuracy and efficiency. This review contrasts both strategies, evaluating their influence
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Written by Domenico Prisa
Published on Vol 5, 2025
The purpose of this review is to examine current literature concerning methods to prevent white spot lesions (WSLs) that arise during fixed orthodontic treatment. These lesions, caused by enamel demineralization, create both functional and cosmetic problems. This paper assesses the efficacy of different preventive strategies designed to minimize the risk of WSL development during orthodontic care. A structured search was carried out using MeSH terms including “white spot,” “fixed orthodontic tre
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Written by Hendra Farma Johar
Published on Vol 5, 2025
Odontomas represent the most frequent type of mixed odontogenic lesions and can result in impaction of nearby teeth as well as difficulties in mastication. Management of tooth impaction associated with odontomas depends on the stage of root development and the lesion’s position within the alveolar bone. This case report aims to describe a combination of surgical and orthodontic interventions for growing patients with odontomas and to evaluate treatment outcomes. Two pediatric patients were inclu
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Written by Jacek P Grodzicki
Published on Vol 5, 2025
This review investigates whether materials used in removable orthodontic retainers exhibit toxic effects on cells or interfere with hormonal balance. Publications from 2015–2025 were evaluated. The scope included in vitro studies on cellular toxicity and estrogenic response, in vivo tissue observations, and clinical markers in retainers fabricated from PMMA plates, thermoplastic foils, photopolymerized 3D resins, PEEK, and fiber-reinforced systems. Screening of electronic databases yielded 38 la
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This investigation explores the biomechanical response of titanium mini-implants (Ti6Al4V) subjected to various orthodontic loading conditions using finite element analysis (FEA). The purpose is to assess their strength, fatigue resistance, and structural reliability under clinically relevant forces. Appropriate force magnitudes are essential for maintaining implant durability and preventing deleterious stress transmission to surrounding bone tissues. A standard titanium MI (2.0 mm in diameter,
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Written by Lavinia Davidescu
Published on Vol 5, 2025
The stabilization disc (SD) is a recent innovation for orthodontic mini-implants, intended to strengthen anchorage and lower the risk of implant mobility. This device is flat with four extensions and made from biocompatible metals such as titanium or stainless steel. It provides extra mechanical support by distributing forces more evenly and reducing localized stress at the insertion site. This investigation evaluates the biomechanical properties of mini-implants equipped with an SD compared to
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Written by Lyubomir Vezenkov
Published on Vol 5, 2025
Nickel-based orthodontic archwires, particularly nickel-titanium (NiTi) and stainless steel (SS), remain essential in fixed orthodontic therapy because of their favorable mechanical behavior. Nevertheless, concerns persist regarding nickel-associated hypersensitivity, cytotoxic effects, and ion release. This review examines recent evidence on nickel release from orthodontic devices, expanding upon earlier systematic reviews by incorporating both in vitro and in vivo investigations conducted unde
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Written by Philipp Becker
Published on Vol 5, 2025
The 2017 classification of periodontal diseases provides a structured system for staging and grading periodontitis to guide diagnosis and therapy. Orthodontic care has increasingly been applied alongside periodontal treatment to manage malocclusion, drifting teeth, and bite instability. Yet, there is still limited literature that directly matches this updated classification. This systematic review aims to assess how orthodontic intervention affects periodontal health in patients categorized as S
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The clinical effectiveness of clear aligners hinges on how accurately forces are transmitted through the interface between aligners and attachments. This study aimed to investigate the microscopic fit between two types of aligner materials—Duran+ and Zendura FLX—and two attachment designs, rectangular and optimized, using scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Fifty-six attachment–aligner samples were prepared and divided evenly into four groups: rectangular attachments with Duran+ (n = 14), rectan
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Written by Lavinia Davidescu
Published on Vol 5, 2025
The growing use of clear aligners in orthodontics has stimulated the advancement of biomechanical materials designed to enhance treatment effectiveness. The clinical success of these systems depends largely on their mechanical characteristics. This study aimed to assess the Young’s modulus of Clear-Blokker® (Scheu Dental), a photopolymerisable resin employed for bonding clear aligners, and to analyze its mechanical response under varying curing durations (5 s and 10 s) and storage environments (
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Written by Mehmet Faruk Ceylan
Published on Vol 5, 2025
Orthodontic mini-implants often face challenges related to mobility and anchorage loss. The stabilization disc (SD), a flat device with four prongs made from biocompatible metals like titanium or stainless steel, has been developed to reinforce implant stability by distributing forces more evenly and reducing localized stress around the implant site. This study investigates how the inclusion of an SD affects the mechanical performance of mini-implants under orthodontic forces. A finite element m
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This study explored how the use of 3D-printed phantom heads representing cleft lip and palate (CLP) affects learning and satisfaction in fourth-year dental students at J. W. Goethe University Frankfurt. The aim was to determine whether hands-on interaction with these models improves understanding and retention of relevant anatomical knowledge compared to traditional lectures. Researchers created six life-sized phantom heads with detachable mandibles—three exhibiting unilateral and three bilatera
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Written by António Silva Pereira
Published on Vol 5, 2025
To investigate the potential cytotoxic and hormone-disrupting effects of materials commonly employed in removable orthodontic retainers. Studies published between 2015 and 2025 were reviewed, including in vitro assessments of cell toxicity, estrogenic activity, in vivo tissue responses, and clinical biomarker evaluations of PMMA plates, thermoplastic foils, 3D-printed resins, PEEK, and fiber-reinforced composites. A total of 38 laboratory studies and 10 clinical studies satisfied the inclusion c
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Written by Miriam Molas-Tuneu
Published on Vol 5, 2025
To investigate mandibular motion patterns in an orthodontic population through the use of the Modjaw® optical tracking system. Materials and Methods: A cohort of 154 orthodontic patients underwent mandibular movement assessment. Skeletal relationships were classified using ANB angles, while dental classification was derived from digital casts. Recordings followed the manufacturer’s guidelines, capturing centric occlusion–maximum intercuspation (CO–MI) discrepancies, maximal mouth opening, Bennet
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Written by Nadya Avramova
Published on Vol 5, 2025
Nickel-containing archwires, especially those fabricated from nickel-titanium (NiTi) and stainless steel (SS), are essential in fixed orthodontic therapy due to their favorable mechanical characteristics. Nonetheless, concerns persist regarding nickel-induced hypersensitivity, cytotoxic effects, and the release of metal ions, particularly nickel. This narrative review examines contemporary evidence on nickel release from orthodontic archwires, extending previous systematic reviews by evaluating
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This study provides a comprehensive review of scientific evidence addressing preventive measures for white spot lesions (WSLs) that develop as a consequence of fixed orthodontic treatment. WSLs, which arise from enamel demineralization, create both aesthetic and functional complications. The review focuses on assessing the efficacy of various preventive approaches aimed at minimizing WSL occurrence during orthodontic therapy. A detailed literature search was performed using MeSH terms including
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This research investigates the ability of final-year dental students at Al-Iraqia University to accurately diagnose and refer patients with different degrees of malocclusion using a structured questionnaire. The survey included photographs and radiographs of five treated cases sourced from two textbooks. A total of 165 students were asked to evaluate each case, determine whether orthodontic or surgical intervention was indicated, and identify contributing factors to an unesthetic facial profile,
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