Assessment of the occlusal outcomes in patients treated with orthognathic surgery and clear aligners.

Objective: This retrospective two-centre study aimed to evaluate the occlusal outcomes in patients undergoing orthognathic surgery with clear aligners.

Methods: A retrospective chart review and occlusal outcomes for 15 patients (10 females and five males) with different types of dentofacial deformities in the anteroposterior, vertical and transverse dimensions, who underwent orthognathic surgery in conjunction with clear aligners were evaluated. Weighed Peer Assessment Rating (PAR) index scores of the pre-treatment and post-treatment digital models were used to assess initial complexity, final occlusal outcomes and degree of improvement with surgery and clear aligners.

Survival estimates and risk factors for failure of palatal and buccal mini-implants.

Objectives: The primary objective was to compare the success and survival rates of palatal and buccal mini-implants for different locations and treatment requirements. The secondary objective was to evaluate risk factors influencing the survival of mini-implants.

Materials And Methods: In this retrospective cohort, records of 127 orthodontic patients with 257 mini-implants were included after imposing inclusion/exclusion criteria.

Diagnostic accuracy of 2 cone-beam computed tomography protocols for detecting arthritic changes in temporomandibular joints.

Introduction: The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is a complex joint that often develops degenerative joint disease. Clinical examination alone cannot usually diagnose this accurately, and a radiographic examination complements and aids in diagnosis and treatment. The osseous components of the TMJ complex are best imaged using computed tomography.