Effects of rapid maxillary expansion on respiratory and bruxism indexes in children with obstructive sleep apnea: a pilot study

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Cranio. 2025 Sep 4:1-8. doi: 10.1080/08869634.2025.2552537. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to investigate the impact of rapid maxillary expansion (RME) on sleep bruxism (SB) and respiratory indexes in pediatric patients. METHODS: Twenty-four subjects needing orthodontic treatment and with suspicion of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) were recruited. Before orthodontics,…

Accuracy of orthodontic movement with nocturnal three-dimensionally printed and thermoformed aligners : Retrospective cohort study comparing two different treatments protocols

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J Orofac Orthop. 2025 Aug 19. doi: 10.1007/s00056-025-00609-7. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT PURPOSE: This study aimed to compare the accuracy of orthodontic tooth movements achieved with three-dimensionally (3D) printed aligners (Noxi, Sweden&Martina, Due Carrare, Padova, Italy) using a 12 h/day protocol with that of thermoformed aligners (F22 aligner, Sweden&Martina, Due Carrare, Padova, Italy) using…

Clinical feasibility of a quick response code-based digital self-reporting of medication adherence: results in patients on ticagrelor therapy from the APOLLO-QR observational study

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Eur Heart J Digit Health. 2025 May 30;6(4):733-741. doi: 10.1093/ehjdh/ztaf056. eCollection 2025 Jul. ABSTRACT AIMS: The APOLLO-QR (APPlying smartphOne for piLLs intake cOnfirmation by QR code reading) study assessed the congruence between a quick response (QR) code-based digital self-reporting and pill count in measuring medication adherence. METHODS AND RESULTS: The APOLLO-QR pilot, observational study prospectively…

Should MitraClip also be used in less severe functional mitral regurgitation? The RESHAPE-HF2 study

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Eur Heart J Suppl. 2025 Apr 16;27(Suppl 3):iii60-iii63. doi: 10.1093/eurheartjsupp/suaf017. eCollection 2025 Mar. ABSTRACT Transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (TEER) is currently indicated in symptomatic patients with severe functional mitral regurgitation (MR) who are not eligible for surgery and who have a high likelihood of responding to treatment. This recommendation is based on two randomized trials suggesting…

Chemical, optical, and morphological properties of TPU and PET-G samples after aging in artificial saliva: an in vitro study

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BMC Oral Health. 2025 Apr 11;25(1):533. doi: 10.1186/s12903-025-05863-0. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Thermoplastic materials, such as glycol-modified polyethylene terephthalate (PET-G) and thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), undergo alterations due to environmental factors in the oral cavity, which can affect their composition and surface properties over time. While previous studies have explored these changes, a comprehensive characterization of TPU and…

Does operator experience affect the accuracy of guided palatal miniscrew insertion via surgical guide? An in-vitro study

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Int Orthod. 2025 Mar 18;23(3):100995. doi: 10.1016/j.ortho.2025.100995. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: To compare the in-vitro accuracy of guided palatal miniscrew insertion comparing expert and inexpert clinicians. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Twenty-one synthetic bone models, derived from a single master model, were acquired to simulate the clinical act of miniscrew insertion. Digital planning and CAD/CAM…