Factors influencing the accuracy of guided palatal miniscrew insertion in young adults : Prospective in vivo study

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J Orofac Orthop. 2026 Mar 3. doi: 10.1007/s00056-026-00650-0. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the in vivo accuracy of guided palatal miniscrew insertion, focusing on the effect of insertion side, frontal insertion angle, and miniscrew length. MATERIALS AND METHODS: In all, 52 palatal miniscrews were inserted using computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) surgical guides…

Accuracy of a clear aligner hybrid approach in managing severe rotations of rounded teeth : A retrospective cohort study

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J Orofac Orthop. 2026 Jan 29. doi: 10.1007/s00056-025-00638-2. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT AIM: The aim of this retrospective study was to evaluate the accuracy of rotational movements of maxillary and mandibular canines and premolars achieved using clear aligners combined with a segmental lingual appliance, as planned in the digital setup, and to compare these…

Anchorage control with mandibular miniscrews in an adult severe high-angle Class II case treated by preadjusted lingual appliance, premolar extractions and orthognathic surgery

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Int Orthod. 2025 Dec 24;24(2S):101113. doi: 10.1016/j.ortho.2025.101113. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT This case report describes a complex full-step Class II high-angle case in an adult patient treated with lingual straight-wire appliance, premolar extractions and orthognathic surgery. With the twofold aim of obtaining ideal occlusal relationship and aesthetic improvement, surgical treatment with appropriate biomechanical strategies,…

Lower incisors decompensation by torque auxiliary spring for an adult high-angle Class III extraction camouflage with preadjusted lingual appliance: A case report

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Int Orthod. 2025 Dec 24;24(2S):101111. doi: 10.1016/j.ortho.2025.101111. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT This case report describes a complex Class III high-angle case in an adult patient treated with preadjusted lingual appliance and premolar extractions. With the twofold aim of obtaining aesthetic improvement and ideal occlusal relationship, accurate set-up planification and linear biomechanical strategies, including lower…

Exploring morphological aspects, cuticle size and volatile compounds in the fruits of four olive cultivars as possibly interdependent components of Bactrocera oleae tolerance

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Front Plant Sci. 2025 Nov 28;16:1681993. doi: 10.3389/fpls.2025.1681993. eCollection 2025. ABSTRACT Olea europaea L. subsp. europaea, var. europaea, plays a crucial role in cultural identity and economic prosperity across many regions of the Mediterranean Basin. The olive fruit fly, Bactrocera oleae, represents a major global challenge to olive and olive oil production. Its larvae feed…

New Insights on Hydration Monitoring in Elderly Patients by Interdigitated Wearable Sensors

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Sensors (Basel). 2025 Nov 20;25(22):7081. doi: 10.3390/s25227081. ABSTRACT The progressive aging of the population requires reliable, non-invasive, and real-time tools to monitor hydration, prevent dehydration-related complications, and promote active aging in elderly patients. Wearable sensors based on interdigitated electrodes (IDEs) and on Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS) represent a promising tool thanks to their miniaturization, sensitivity…

Effectiveness of drug-induced sleep endoscopy in improving patients selection and outcomes of mandibular advancement device therapy for obstructive sleep apnea: A multicenter case-control study

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Am J Otolaryngol. 2025 Nov 11;47(1):104740. doi: 10.1016/j.amjoto.2025.104740. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT PURPOSE: To evaluate, in Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) patients, the use of pre-treatment drug-induced sleep endoscopy (DISE) as a patient selection tool, that could improve the outcomes of mandibular advancement device (MAD) therapy. A multicenter retrospective case-control study has been performed. METHODS:…