Factors influencing pterygomaxillary suture split after miniscrew-assisted rapid palatal expansion in late adolescents and young adults: A cone-beam computed tomography study

Jun 27, 2026 by in CARDIOLOGY Comments Off on Factors influencing pterygomaxillary suture split after miniscrew-assisted rapid palatal expansion in late adolescents and young adults: A cone-beam computed tomography study
Introduction This study aimed to investigate the factors influencing the pterygomaxillary suture split (PMSS) after miniscrew-assisted rapid palatal expansion (MARPE) in late adolescents and young adults using cone-beam computed tomography….
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Impacted second premolars in cleidocranial dysplasia: Three-dimensional position and morphology characteristics and factors affecting the success rate of closed eruption

Jun 27, 2026 by in CARDIOLOGY Comments Off on Impacted second premolars in cleidocranial dysplasia: Three-dimensional position and morphology characteristics and factors affecting the success rate of closed eruption
Introduction Orthodontic-aided closed eruption of impacted second premolars often fails in patients with cleidocranial dysplasia (CCD). This study aims to evaluate the 3-dimensional position and root morphology of impacted second…
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Is apex position a determining factor in the orthodontic traction duration of unilateral impacted maxillary canines? A cone-beam computed tomography–based 3-dimensional study

Jun 27, 2026 by in CARDIOLOGY Comments Off on Is apex position a determining factor in the orthodontic traction duration of unilateral impacted maxillary canines? A cone-beam computed tomography–based 3-dimensional study
Introduction This study analyzed the influence of the 3-dimensional (3D) root apex position on the traction duration of unilateral impacted maxillary canines, compared with the cusp tip position. Methods Thirty-one…
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Clinical advances in curve of Spee assessment: Deep learning for automatic tooth landmark detection in Invisalign

Jun 27, 2026 by in CARDIOLOGY Comments Off on Clinical advances in curve of Spee assessment: Deep learning for automatic tooth landmark detection in Invisalign
Introduction The curve of Spee (COS) is a key indicator of occlusal function and orthodontic outcomes. Its measurement traditionally relies on manual landmark identification from intraoral scans, which is time-consuming…
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Effect of dense bone islands on orthodontic tooth movement and root resorption during space closure with fixed orthodontic appliances: A longitudinal study on panoramic radiography

Jun 27, 2026 by in CARDIOLOGY Comments Off on Effect of dense bone islands on orthodontic tooth movement and root resorption during space closure with fixed orthodontic appliances: A longitudinal study on panoramic radiography
Introduction Idiopathic osteosclerosis (IO), also known as “dense bone island,” is a localized and well-defined radiopaque lesion often close to the radicular area of teeth. The present study investigated whether…
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Planned and achieved orthodontic tooth movement and labiolingual inclination changes of mandibular incisors during nonextraction space closure with clear aligners: A retrospective cohort study

Jun 27, 2026 by in CARDIOLOGY Comments Off on Planned and achieved orthodontic tooth movement and labiolingual inclination changes of mandibular incisors during nonextraction space closure with clear aligners: A retrospective cohort study
Introduction The study aimed to determine the center of rotation and the type of orthodontic tooth movement (OTM) of the mandibular central incisors (Cis) and lateral incisors (Lis), and the…
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Treatment outcomes of Class II subdivision with clear aligners: A retrospective study

Jun 27, 2026 by in CARDIOLOGY Comments Off on Treatment outcomes of Class II subdivision with clear aligners: A retrospective study
Introduction Class II malocclusion, particularly its unilateral presentation, poses significant challenges in orthodontics because of asymmetrical occlusal relationships and associated midline deviations. Although clear aligner therapy offers esthetic and practical…
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Automated assessment of nasal septum deviation using cone-beam computed tomography images based on artificial intelligence: Development and multicenter validation

Jun 27, 2026 by in CARDIOLOGY Comments Off on Automated assessment of nasal septum deviation using cone-beam computed tomography images based on artificial intelligence: Development and multicenter validation
Introduction Nasal septum deviation (NSD) is one of the contributing factors to impaired nasal function and dentofacial developmental abnormalities. Although cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) is clinically valuable for NSD diagnosis,…
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Anatomic assessment of palatal temporary skeletal anchorage devices insertion sites among patients with cleidocranial dysplasia vs controls: A retrospective cone-beam computed tomography analysis

Jun 27, 2026 by in CARDIOLOGY Comments Off on Anatomic assessment of palatal temporary skeletal anchorage devices insertion sites among patients with cleidocranial dysplasia vs controls: A retrospective cone-beam computed tomography analysis
Introduction Cleidocranial dysplasia (CCD) is a rare genetic skeletal condition characterized by underdeveloped clavicles and incomplete bone formation of the anterior fontanelle. Common dental complications of this condition include delayed…
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