The effects of treatment in Class II correction: A comparison between the Carriere Motion 3D appliance and a simple alternative

Jun 27, 2026 by in CARDIOLOGY Comments Off on The effects of treatment in Class II correction: A comparison between the Carriere Motion 3D appliance and a simple alternative
Introduction The Carriere Motion 3D appliance (CMA) is gaining popularity for the correction of Class II dentoalveolar relationships. Recently, Gilad’s Modified Corrector (GMC), a simple, “do-it-yourself” alternative, was introduced. This…
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Quality assessment of ultra low dose-low dose orthopantomograms reconstructed from CBCT for orthodontic purposes

Jun 27, 2026 by in CARDIOLOGY Comments Off on Quality assessment of ultra low dose-low dose orthopantomograms reconstructed from CBCT for orthodontic purposes
Introduction This study aimed to analyze the image quality of standard dose orthopantomograms (sd-PAN), extracted PAN from standard dose cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT [extr-PAN]), and from reduced-dose ultra low dose-low…
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The effect of clear aligners with posterior occlusal attachments on daytime masticatory muscle activity

Jun 27, 2026 by in CARDIOLOGY Comments Off on The effect of clear aligners with posterior occlusal attachments on daytime masticatory muscle activity
Introduction Bite-raising posterior occlusal attachments are integrated into clear aligner treatments to prevent posterior extrusion and promote intrusion by enhancing masticatory muscle activity (MMA) and occlusal forces. However, their effect…
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Comparison of optical properties and color stability of 3-dimensional (3D) printed shape memory and thermoformed clear aligners: A single-center, prospective clinical trial study

Jun 27, 2026 by in CARDIOLOGY Comments Off on Comparison of optical properties and color stability of 3-dimensional (3D) printed shape memory and thermoformed clear aligners: A single-center, prospective clinical trial study
Introduction The objective of the present study was to compare the optical properties and color stability of direct 3-dimensional (3D)-printed and thermoformed clear aligners, after intraoral wear. Methods Twenty-four participants…
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Evaluating the predictive value of quantitative parameters: Can bone density and maxillary transverse dimensions serve as reliable indicators of midpalatal suture maturation stages?

Jun 27, 2026 by in CARDIOLOGY Comments Off on Evaluating the predictive value of quantitative parameters: Can bone density and maxillary transverse dimensions serve as reliable indicators of midpalatal suture maturation stages?
Introduction The primary aim of this study was to establish a correlation between the maturation of the midpalatal suture (MPS), bone density (BD), and transverse dimensions of the maxilla. The…
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Impact of presurgical orthodontic decompensation on alveolar bone morphology and defects in patients with skeletal Class III high-angle malocclusion

Jun 27, 2026 by in CARDIOLOGY Comments Off on Impact of presurgical orthodontic decompensation on alveolar bone morphology and defects in patients with skeletal Class III high-angle malocclusion
Introduction This retrospective study aimed to evaluate the morphology of the alveolar bone and to assess the incidence of fenestration and dehiscence during presurgical orthodontic decompensation in patients with skeletal…
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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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