Stress relaxation properties of four orthodontic aligner materials: A 24-hour in vitro study

Angle Orthod. 2017 Jan;87(1):11-18. doi: 10.2319/113015-813.1. Epub 2016 Jun 17. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To investigate the stress release properties of four thermoplastic materials used to make orthodontic aligners when subjected to 24 consecutive hours of deflection. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Four types of aligner materials (two single and two double layered) were selected. After initial yield strength…

Quantitative cone-beam computed tomography evaluation of premaxilla and symphysis in Class I and Class III malocclusions

Int Orthod. 2016 Jun;14(2):143-60. doi: 10.1016/j.ortho.2016.03.014. Epub 2016 Apr 16. ABSTRACT AIMS: In order to compare the premaxilla and symphysis in Class I and Class III individuals, we measured the following parameters on CBCT scans: incisor inclination, symphyseal morphology, upper alveolar process morphology, symphyseal and maxillary leeway space, as well as anterior and posterior maxillary…

Dental Angle class asymmetry and temporomandibular disorders

J Orofac Orthop. 2017 May;78(3):253-258. doi: 10.1007/s00056-016-0079-4. Epub 2017 Jan 13. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to determine whether there is an association between the presence of asymmetric molar or canine Angle classes on the two sides and the presence of temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMD). MATERIALS AND METHODS: Participants to the study…

Systematic review for orthodontic and orthopedic treatments for anterior open bite in the mixed dentition

Prog Orthod. 2016 Dec;17(1):28. doi: 10.1186/s40510-016-0142-0. Epub 2016 Sep 19. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: The treatment options for the early treatment of anterior open bite are still controversial. The aim of this study was to evaluate the actual available evidence on treatments of anterior open bite in the mixed dentition in order to assess the effectiveness of…