13 pages, 833 KiB   A Three-Dimensional Evaluation of Skeletal and Dentoalveolar Changes in Growing Class II Patients after Functional Appliance Therapy: A Retrospective Case-Control Study - 26 Feb 2024 The aim was to assess three-dimensionally mandibular and maxillary changes in growing Class II patients treated with removable functional appliances followed by fixed appliances. : Twenty-four Class II patients (age range: 9 to 14, mean: 12.1 ± 1.1 years) treated with : Twenty-four Class II patients (age range: 9 to 14, mean: 12.1 ± 1.1 years) treated with removable functional appliances f ..read more

12 pages, 1068 KiB   Male and Female Discrepancies in Anxiety, Depressive Symptoms, and Coping Strategies among Orthognathic Patients: A Cross-Sectional Analysis - 18 Nov 2023 With an increasing understanding of the differences between men and women’s psychological experiences, this study aimed to probe the sex-based differences in anxiety, depressive symptoms, and coping strategies among orthognathic patients. The study hypothesis was that female patients would show higher levels of With an increasing understanding of the differences between men and women’s psychological experiences, thi ..read more

12 pages, 1612 KiB   Long-Term Assessment of Treatment Timing for Rapid Maxillary Expansion and Facemask Therapy Followed by Fixed Appliances: A Multicenter Retro-Prospective Study - 05 Nov 2023 Background: to determine the role of treatment timing in the long-term effects produced by rapid maxillary expansion and facemask therapy (RME/FM) in Class III patients. Methods: This study compared two sample groups treated with RME/FM followed by fixed appliances: the early prepubertal group Background: to determine the role of treatment timing in the long-term effects produced by rapid maxillar ..read more

Relation between Maximum Oral Muscle Pressure and Dentoalveolar Characteristics in Patients with Cleft Lip and/or Palate: A Prospective Comparative Study - 10 Jul 2023 Background: Perioral muscle function, which influences maxillofacial growth and tooth position, can be affected in patients with oral clefts due to their inherent anatomical characteristics and the multiple surgical corrections performed. This research aims to (1) compare the maximum oral muscle pressure of Background: Perioral muscle function, which influences maxillofacial growth and tooth position, can be affected in patients ..read more

Eruption Pattern of Third Molars in Orthodontic Patients Treated with First Permanent Molar Extraction: A Longitudinal Retrospective Evaluation Maria R. Mang de la Rosa - 30 Jan 2023 The aim of this study was to evaluate angular and positional changes in the second (M2) and third molars (M3) of orthodontically treated patients undergoing a first molar (M1) extraction. A retrospective longitudinal study with a sample of 152 pre- and post-treatment panoramic The aim of this study was to evaluate angular and positional changes in the second (M2) and third molars (M3) of orthodontically treated pa ..read more

Erosive Tooth Wear in Subjects with Normal Occlusion: A Pioneering Longitudinal Study up to the Age of 60 - 30 Sep 2023 The aim of this study was to assess the erosive tooth wear (ETW) at early and mature adulthood in subjects with natural normal occlusion. The sample consisted of 23 untreated subjects with normal occlusion. Dental models were taken longitudinally from the same subjects The aim of this study was to assess the erosive tooth wear (ETW) at early and mature adulthood in subjects with natural normal occlusion. The sample consisted of 23 untreated subjects with normal occlusion. Den ..read more

Supplementary File 1 (ZIP, 2274 KiB) Evidence Mapping and Quality Analysis of Systematic Reviews on Various Aspects Related to Cleft Lip and Palate (18), 6002; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12186002 (registering DOI) - 16 Sep 2023 Background: Management of cleft lip and palate is interdisciplinary. An evidence-mapping approach was envisaged to highlight the existing gaps in this field, using only the highest level of evidence. Objectives: To conduct evidence mapping and quality analysis of systematic reviews and meta-analyses related Background: Management of cleft lip and palate is interdis ..read more

A Cross-Sectional Study of Factors Influencing Pre-Operative Anxiety in Orthognathic Patients - 15 Aug 2023 Orthognathic treatment is an important treatment modality to manage severe dentofacial discrepancies. Patients awaiting orthognathic surgery often experience increased anxiety, which may adversely affect post-operative recovery and treatment satisfaction. This study investigated the effects of a number of factors on pre-operative anxiety in Orthognathic treatment is an important treatment modality to manage severe dentofacial discrepancies. Patients awaiting orthognathic surgery often ex ..read more

Craniofacial Cephalometric Characteristics and Open Bite Deformity in Individuals with Amelogenesis Imperfecta—A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis - 02 Jun 2023 Background: Individuals with amelogenesis imperfecta (AI) often present with malocclusions, especially a dental or skeletal anterior open bite (AOB). Objectives: To evaluate the craniofacial characteristics in individuals with AI. Material and methods: A systematic literature search was conducted with the PubMed, Web of Background: Individuals with amelogenesis imperfecta (AI) often present with malocclusions, especially a dental or ..read more

Skeletal, Dental and Soft Tissue Cephalometric Changes after Orthodontic Treatment of Dental Class II Malocclusion with Maxillary First Molar or First Premolar Extractions - 02 Jun 2022 The aim of the present retrospective study was evaluating skeletal, dental and soft tissue changes of two groups of Class II patients orthodontically treated with extractions of upper first premolars (U4 group) and upper first molars (U6 group). In total, 21 patient records The aim of the present retrospective study was evaluating skeletal, dental and soft tissue changes of two groups of Class II patients ortho ..read more