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Open AccessBiomechanical effects of different staging and attachment designs in maxillary molar distalization with clear aligner: a finite element study
In the present study, the effects of distalizations of one and two molars with different step distances and attachment designs have been analyzed.
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Differential expression of circular RNAs in interleukin 6-promoted osteogenic differentiation of human stem cells from apical papilla
Studies have shown that interleukin 6 (IL-6) can regulate stem cell osteogenic differentiation; however, the exact mechanism is not clear. Circular RNAs (circRNAs) are closed circular non-coding RNAs that are ...
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Open AccessRadiographic comparison of atelocollagen versus deproteinized bovine bone minerals covered with a collagen membrane in alveolar ridge preservation: a retrospective study
Atelocollagen (AC) is a low-immunogenic collagen derivative with longer degradation time, which can be a suitable material for alveolar ridge preservation (ARP). However, there are few human studies on AC usin...
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Open AccessGender differences in oral health among prisoners: a cross-sectional study from Taiwan
The prevalence of oral diseases among Taiwanese prisoners has rarely been investigated. This study aimed to estimate the gender-specific prevalence of oral disease in a sample of Taiwanese prisoners.
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Open AccessEffects of different removal methods of excess resin adhesive on the microleakage of alumina all-ceramic crowns
Microleakage is a common problem that affects the quality and longevity of all-ceramic crowns. It is influenced by factors such as the resin cement, crown margin design and curing technique. However, few studi...
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Open AccessEffect of dietary patterns on dental caries among 12–15 years-old adolescents: a cross-sectional survey
Several factors can influence the risk of dental caries, among which dietary factors have a significance impact on the occurrence of dental caries. The limitation of current studies is that they only focus on ...
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Open AccessLong-term efficacy and stability of miniscrew-assisted rapid palatal expansion in mid to late adolescents and adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis
The purpose of this study is to investigate the long-term efficacy and stability of Miniscrew-assisted Rapid Palatal Expansion (MARPE), including its primary outcomes, namely the nasomaxillary complex transver...
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Open AccessInfluence of miniscrew-assisted rapid palatal expansion (MARPE) on the interdental papilla height of maxillary central incisors
To evaluate the influence of miniscrew-assisted rapid palatal expansion (MARPE) on the interdental papilla height of maxillary central incisors.
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Comparative evaluation of four treatments for postorthodontic white spot lesions: a randomized controlled trial
To evaluate the treatment efficacy of fluoride toothpaste alone and those of adjunctive use of resin infiltration, sodium fluoride varnish, and casein phosphopeptide-amorphous calcium phosphate (CPP-ACP) on wh...
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Open AccessEffects of overtreatment with different attachment positions on maxillary anchorage enhancement with clear aligners: a finite element analysis study
The effect of attachment positions on anchorage has not been fully explored. The aim of the present study is to analyze the effect of overtreatment with different anchorage positions on maxillary anchorage enh...
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Open AccessA systematic review and network meta-analysis of virtual reality, audiovisuals and music interventions for reducing dental anxiety related to tooth extraction
Tooth extraction is a common procedure performed by oral and maxillofacial surgeons or dentists, often resulting in dental fear and anxiety. The use of relaxing music, audiovisuals, and virtual reality (VR) te...
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Open AccessPrevalence and influencing factors of malocclusion in adolescents in Shanghai, China
The main purpose of the study was to investigate the prevalence and related risk factors of malocclusion in permanent dentition among adolescents in Shanghai, and provide basic data for government’s preventive...
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Open AccessCost-effectiveness analysis: nonsurgical root canal treatment versus single-tooth implant
Economic evaluation of nonsurgical root canal treatment (NSRCT) and single-tooth implant (STI) provides useful information for medical decision. This retrospective study aimed to evaluate the cost-effectivenes...
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Open AccessCD8 + T-cell marker genes reveal different immune subtypes of oral lichen planus by integrating single-cell RNA-seq and bulk RNA-sequencing
Oral lichen planus (OLP) is a local autoimmune disease induced by T-cell dysfunction that frequently affects middle-aged or elderly people, with a higher prevalence in women. CD8 + T cells, also known as kille...
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Comparison of the performance of various virtual articulator mounting procedures: a self-controlled clinical study
This clinical study aimed to compare the performance of various virtual articulator (VA) mounting procedures in the participants’ natural head position (NHP).
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Open AccessCD301b+ macrophage: the new booster for activating bone regeneration in periodontitis treatment
Periodontal bone regeneration is a major challenge in the treatment of periodontitis. Currently the main obstacle is the difficulty of restoring the regenerative vitality of periodontal osteoblast lineages sup...
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Effects of protease inhibitors on dentin erosion: an in situ study
This in situ study aimed to evaluate the effects of the inhibitors of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) and cysteine cathepsins on dentin erosion.
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Comparison of occlusal contact errors of 6 chairside CAD/CAM crowns: a self-controlled clinical study
The purpose of this self-controlled clinical study was to evaluate the trueness of occlusal contacts of chairside CAD/CAM crowns fabricated using different ceramic materials.
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Open AccessThe impact of smoking on periodontitis patients’ GCF/serum cytokine profile both before and after periodontal therapy: a meta-analysis
Smoking is an established modifying factor for the host immune response of periodontitis patients. However, its exact influence remains unclear. We aimed to compare the cytokine profile of periodontitis patien...
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An application framework of 3D assessment image registration accuracy and untouched surface area in canal instrumentation laboratory research with micro-computed tomography
The purpose of this study was to develop a customized framework for evaluating the registration accuracy of four registration techniques and measuring the untouched surface area of canal instrumentation by vis...
