Correlation of Clivus Length and Angle with Chronological Age, Gender, Sagittal Growth Pattern of the Jaws, and Skeletal Maturation Using Lateral Cephalometry.

Statement Of The Problem: Determination of remaining growth potential of patients is the most important factor in orthodontic treatment.

Purpose: This study aimed to assess the correlation of clivus length and angle with age, gender, sagittal growth pattern of the jaws, and skeletal maturation using lateral cephalometry.

Materials And Method: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 390 lateral cephalograms (Vatech, paX-i3D Green, South Korea) of patients aged 6 to 25 years.

Effects of Two Fluoride Mouthwashes on Surface Topography and Frictional Resistance of Orthodontic Wires.

This study compared the effects of fluoride mouthwashes on surface topography of orthodontic wires, and static and kinetic frictional forces between the stainless steel (SS) orthodontic brackets and SS and nickel-titanium (NiTi) archwires. This in vitro, study evaluated 240 standard SS maxillary central incisor brackets and 0.018, and 0.