The Critical Influence of Wire Diameter and Bending for Orthodontic Wire Integration-New Insights for Maxillary Movements (In Vitro Study).

: Traditional methods for palatal expansion using fixed appliances often face limitations in comfort and aesthetics. In comparison, aligner therapy has limitations, particularly regarding maxillary expansion. The aim of this study is to examine the biomechanical properties regarding the wire diameter and bending of different stainless steel wires to evaluate their potential for incorporation into maxillary aligner therapy.

Microcomputer-Based Approaches for Preventing Drug and Alcohol Abuse Among Adolescents from Ethnic-Racial Minority Backgrounds.

This study was designed to empirically assess the potential of microcomputer-based intervention with black adolescents from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. Subjects were 26, 11 through 14-year-old black females and males recruited from three boroughs in New York City. A sample task was administered via microcomputer system followed by a postintervention measurement battery.