Virtual bracket removal: a comparative assessment of different software packages.

Background: High precision intra-oral scans, coupled with advanced software, enable virtual bracket removal (VBR) from digital models. VBR allows the delivery of retainers and clear aligners promptly following debonding, thus reducing the patients' appointments and minimizing the likelihood of tooth movement. The objective of this study was to compare the enamel surface before bonding and after VBR using three different Computer-aided design (CAD) software and to compare their accuracy.

Abnormal nuclear expression of aquaporin-3 in lesional and perilesional skin of vitiligo patients: A novel immunohistochemical finding.

Background: Vitiligo is a skin disease characterized by a complex etiopathogenesis. Keratinocyte apoptosis may play a role in vitiligo pathogenesis. Aquaporin-3 (AQP-3) is an aqua-glyceroporin that controls keratinocyte proliferation and differentiation.

Efficacy of long-pulsed Nd-YAG laser in the treatment of nail psoriasis: a clinical and dermoscopic evaluation.

Background: Nail psoriasis (NP) is frequently seen in psoriatic patients. It is difficult to treat and shows unsatisfactory response to topical preparations. Recently, different types of Lasers have been shown to be effective in some nail disorders.

Comparison of intralesional triamcinolone acetonide, botulinum toxin type A, and their combination for the treatment of keloid lesions.

Despite the myriad options available, there is no universally the accepted treatment for keloids. Our objective was to compare three regiments and establish superiority in terms of objective and subjective outcomes. In this intervention study, 50 patients were enrolled.

Combined therapy of plantar warts with topical bleomycin and microneedling: a comparative controlled study‏.

The aim of this study was to assess the efficacy of combination between microneedling with dermapen and topical bleomycin in the treatment of plantar warts in comparison with intralesional bleomycin and intralesional saline (placebo). Fifty-four patients were assigned into three groups, each containing 18 patients. The first group treated by micro-needling phenotype with topical bleomycin at 2 weeks interval, the second group received intralesional bleomycin at 3 weeks interval and the control group was intralesional saline for a maximum of four weeks.