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Basal and dentoalveolar transverse parameters in different sagittal and vertical malocclusions in adults: a comparative study
This study sought to three-dimensionally (3D) evaluate the maxillomandibular basal bone and dentoalveolar widths using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) scans in adult Chinese populations with different ver...
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Open AccessAssessing inter- and intra-examiner reliability of orthodontists in devising incisor position objectives on cephalograms: a comparative study between senior and junior practitioners
Effective orthodontic treatment planning hinges on accurately defining incisor position objectives (IPO) in cephalograms. The purpose of this study was to estimate the inter-examiner and intra-examiner reliabi...
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Open AccessParathyroid hormone promotes maxillary expansion and reduces relapse in the repeated activation maxillary expansion rat model by regulating Wnt/β-catenin pathway
Constricted maxillary bone is a common skeletal deformity, which may lead to crowding and posterior crossbite. Mid-palatal suture expansion is often used to increase the maxillary width, but its skeletal effec...
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Open AccessBiomechanical and biological responses of periodontium in orthodontic tooth movement: up-date in a new decade
Nowadays, orthodontic treatment has become increasingly popular. However, the biological mechanisms of orthodontic tooth movement (OTM) have not been fully elucidated. We were aiming to summarize the evidences...
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Open AccessOrthodontic incisor retraction caused changes in the soft tissue chin area: a retrospective study
To investigate the area and morphological changes around the soft tissue chin after orthodontic incisor retraction.
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Open AccessPrevalence and severity of apical root resorption during orthodontic treatment with clear aligners and fixed appliances: a cone beam computed tomography study
Fixed appliances have been the mainstream for orthodontic treatment, while clear aligners, such as Invisalign system, have become increasingly popular. The prevalence of apical root resorption (ARR) in patient...
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Open AccessEffectiveness, efficiency and adverse effects of using direct or indirect bonding technique in orthodontic patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis
The direct and indirect bonding techniques are commonly used in orthodontic treatment. The differences of the two techniques deserve evidence-based study.
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Open AccessCanine edge width and height affect dental esthetics in maxillary canine substitution treatment
To investigate the effect of canine edge width and height on dental esthetics in maxillary canine substitution treatment.
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Open AccessThe effectiveness of vibrational stimulus to accelerate orthodontic tooth movement: a systematic review
In recent years, it has been a hot research topic to accelerate orthodontic tooth movement (OTM) through vibration. This review was therefore aimed to systematically evaluate the available evidences on the eff...
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Open AccessRoot resorption during orthodontic treatment with self-ligating or conventional brackets: a systematic review and meta-analysis
The aim of this study was to compare the external apical root resorption (EARR) in patients receiving fixed orthodontic treatment with self-ligating or conventional brackets.
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Successful Treatment of Postpeak Stage Patients with Class II Division 1 Malocclusion Using Non‐extraction and Multiloop Edgewise Archwire Therapy: A Report on 16 Cases
To determine cephalometrically the mechanism of the treatment effects of non‐extraction and multiloop edgewise archwire (MEAW) technique on postpeak Class II Division 1 patients.
