The effect of salbutamol sulphate inhalation (an anti-asthmatic medication) on the surfaces of orthodontic Archwires.

Objectives: This study aimed to compare the surface roughness and friction of different orthodontic archwires after exposure to salbutamol sulphate inhalation, an anti-asthmatic medication.

Methods: Orthodontic archwires (stainless-steel [StSt], nickel-titanium [NiTi], beta-titanium [β-Ti], and copper-NiTi [Cu-NiTi]) were equally divided into two groups. The exposed groups were subjected to 20 mg salbutamol sulphate for 21 days and kept in artificial saliva.

Anthropometric and Cephalometric Facial Characteristics of Adult Saudi Patients with Skeletal Class III Malocclusions.

Objectives: We aimed to assess adult Saudi patients' facial anthropometry and cephalometric characteristics with skeletal Class III malocclusions compared to Class I malocclusion patients.

Materials And Methods: Our cross-sectional study included a review of the orthodontic records of 108 patients: 54 patients with skeletal Class III malocclusions and 54 patients with skeletal Class I malocclusions, equally distributed between males and females. Using anthropometric landmarks, seven angular and eight linear measurements were recorded and compared between Class III and Class I patients.

Parents' Awareness of Malocclusion and Orthodontic Consultation for Their Children: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Parents' awareness of malocclusion and the appropriate timing to seek orthodontic consultation for their children has a substantial impact on children's orthodontic treatment. This cross-sectional study aims to investigate parents' awareness of malocclusion and orthodontic consultation of their children and the influence of parents' demographics on their awareness level. An electronic survey collected information about participants' demographics and awareness about malocclusion and orthodontic consultation of children.

Maxillary sinus volume in patients with canted occlusal plane: A cone-beam computed tomography study.

Objectives: To compare the maxillary sinus volume between both sides in adult patients with upper occlusal canting (>2 mm cant) and a control group (≤2 mm cant) using cone-beam computed tomography scans.

Materials And Methods: This retrospective study included a total of 84 scans (42 scans per group) according to predetermined selection criteria. OnDemand 3-D™ software was used for volumetric and linear measurements of the maxillary sinus.

Factors influencing the orthodontic treatment plan in Class II malocclusion.

Introduction: This study aimed to investigate the influence of orthodontists' demographics and patient characteristics on the orthodontic treatment plan decision for borderline Class II Division 1 malocclusion in growing patients.

Methods: An electronic survey was distributed to orthodontists through the American Association of Orthodontists. Participating orthodontists were asked to select their preferred orthodontic treatment plan for 3 patients with borderline Class II Division 1 malocclusion.

Adherence to Dietary Advice and Oral Hygiene Practices Among Orthodontic Patients.

Introduction: Adherence to dietary advice and proper oral hygiene practices during orthodontic treatment are critical to maintaining good oral health and achieving successful treatment results. Thus, understanding patients' habits and practices before, during, and after orthodontic treatment is needed to ensure better oral health-related behavior among these patients.

Purpose: To investigate sugar-related dietary habits, visits to dental hygienists and dentists, and oral hygiene practices among patients during orthodontic treatment and after treatment compared to patients before treatment.

Anatomical consideration for optimal position of orthodontic miniscrews in the maxilla: a CBCT appraisal.

Background: Orthodontic miniscrews are commonly used as temporary anchorage devices. Bone thickness and bone depth are important factors when placing miniscrews. There are no studies to assess the maxillary bone thickness for optimum miniscrew placement in a Saudi population.

Adult Perceptions of Different Orthodontic Appliances.

Unlabelled: Pursuing an esthetically-pleasing orthodontic outcome, orthodontic patients must consider and choose from the different available options of orthodontic appliance. Practitioners need to be better informed of their customers' preferences to make better practice management decisions and satisfy their patients' needs.

Purpose: To explore adult laypeople's perceptions of the attractiveness, acceptability, preference and economic value of different orthodontic appliances when they consider these appliances for themselves and for their children.