The role of psychology and communication skills in orthodontic practice: a systematic review.

Effective communication and psychological strategies are integral to orthodontic practice, influencing patient satisfaction, adherence, and overall treatment outcomes. This systematic review, conducted in accordance with PRISMA guidelines and registered with PROSPERO (ID: CRD42024560432), examined the role of these strategies in orthodontic care and their integration into educational curricula. A comprehensive search identified studies focusing on communication and psychological interventions in orthodontics.

Efficacy of typodont and simulation training in orthodontic education: a systematic review.

This systematic review evaluates the efficacy of analogue and virtual typodont/simulation training in orthodontic education, focusing on its impact on clinical skills, motivation, and communication (PROSPERO ID# CRD42024560497). A comprehensive search across PubMed, the Cochrane Library, ERIC, and CINAHL identified 11 studies that examined various simulation-based learning approaches. The findings indicate that simulation-based training enhances short-term diagnostic accuracy, treatment planning, and practical skills in orthodontics, particularly in tasks such as bracket bonding and clinical reasoning.

Application and Future Utilization of Shellac in Orthodontics: A Systematic Review.

This review examines the application of shellac in orthodontics, focusing on its properties, advantages, and potential as an alternative to conventional materials. In orthodontics, where bond strength, ease of application, and removal are paramount, shellac's capabilities meet these needs while supporting environmentally friendly practices. With objectives centered on evaluating shellac's effectiveness, biocompatibility, and impact on patient outcomes, a comprehensive search across multiple databases was conducted, including PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science.

Who Seeks Clear Aligner Therapy? A European Cross-National Real-World Data Analysis.

A key step prior to clear aligner therapy (CAT) is the clinical examination and case selection, which includes understanding the specific orthodontic problem to be managed and the wider evaluation of oral health. Seeking CAT may further differ along sociodemographic parameters or across countries, as may perceived orthodontic treatment needs and oral health. We aimed to characterize patients seeking CAT across five European countries.

Effect of electronic reminders on patients' compliance during clear aligner treatment: an interrupted time series study.

Patient compliance is relevant to achieving therapeutic goals during clear aligner therapy (CAT). The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of remote electronic (e-)reminders and e-feedback on compliance during CAT using an interrupted time series (ITS) analysis. We used routinely collected mobile application data from a German healthtech company (PlusDental, Berlin).

Factors Influencing Patient Compliance during Clear Aligner Therapy: A Retrospective Cohort Study.

Compliance is highly relevant during clear aligner therapy (CAT). In this retrospective cohort study, we assessed compliance and associated covariates in a large cohort of CAT patients. A comprehensive sample of 2644 patients (75.

Immunohistochemical evidence for sclerostin during cementogenesis in mice.

The purpose of this study was to investigate systematically the expression of the glycoprotein sclerostin, the product of the SOST gene, in periodontal tissues, especially in the cementum of mice. Immunolocalization of sclerostin was performed in decalcified histological sections of the maxillary and mandibular jaws of 20 CB56BL/6 mice. For analysis, newborn mice as well as mice at the age of, 1, 2, 4 and 8 weeks were used to detect sclerostin in the cementum, periodontal ligament (PDL) and alveolar bone.

Expectations, acceptance and preferences of patients in treatment with orthodontic mini-implants: part II: implant removal.

Objective: The objective of this study was to compare mechanical and manual techniques to remove orthodontic mini-implants. We also investigated whether the treated patients preferred local anesthetics. The study's focus is on the patients' perceptions and the resulting preferences.

Patient expectations, acceptance and preferences in treatment with orthodontic mini-implants. A randomly controlled study. Part I: insertion techniques.

Objective: The objective of this study was to compare two different insertion techniques as well as two different anesthesia injection methods carried out on patients undergoing orthodontic treatment with mini-implants to reinforce skeletal anchorage.

Patients And Methods: A total of 30 patients were enrolled and randomly divided into two groups, A and B. For the patients in group A the mini-implants were inserted manually after pre-drilling with a dental handpiece.

Expectations, acceptance, and preferences regarding microimplant treatment in orthodontic patients: A randomized controlled trial.

Introduction: In this study, we evaluated the pain and discomfort experienced by orthodontic patients by comparing how they rated pain associated with had microimplant placement, tooth extraction, and gingival tissue removal in preparation for implant placement.

Methods: Fifty-six microimplants were placed in 28 consecutive orthodontic patients for anchorage reinforcement in the maxilla for en-masse retraction. For all patients, extractions of maxillary, or maxillary and mandibular, premolars had been planned.

Mental paresthesia and orthodontic treatment.

This article reports a case of mental paresthesia during orthodontic treatment. It also discusses which cases may be at risk for developing mental paresthesia and its prevention and management.