Does Presurgical Nasoalveolar Molding Reduce the Need for Future Bone Grafting in Cleft Lip and Palate Patients? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Objective: Nasoalveolar molding (NAM) is a technique that is utilized in patients with cleft lip/palate before performing lip surgery. This procedure has been shown to result in a more aesthetic nose with lesser columellar deviation and reduced scaring. The aim of our study was to evaluate the long-term results of NAM and gingivoperiosteoplasty in patients with cleft lip and palate.

The effects of photobiomodulation therapy for treatment of alveolar osteitis (Dry Socket): Systematic review and meta-analysis.

Introduction: Dry socket (alveolar osteitis) is one of the most common complications that occur after the extraction of permanent teeth. The aim of this review was to evaluate and compare the effectiveness of photobiomodulation (PBT) with other treatment methods on alveolar osteitis.

Methods And Materials: MEDLINE, Web of Science, EMBASE, Scopus and Cochrane's CENTRAL online databases were searched based on the search strategy.

Molecular Genetics of Cleidocranial Dysplasia.

Cleidocranial dysplasia (CCD) is a genetic disorder with an autosomal dominant inheritance pattern. CCD characterized by abnormal clavicles, patent sutures and fontenelles, supernumerary teeth and short stature. Approximately 60-70% of CCD patients have mutations in the RUNX2 gene.

Evaluation of the accuracy and related factors of the mechanical torque-limiting device for dental implants.

Objective: Accurate delivery of torque to implant screws is critical to generate ideal preload in the screw joint and to offer protection against screw loosening. Mechanical torque-limiting devices (MTLDs) are available for this reason. In this study, the accuracy of one type of friction-style and two types of spring-style MTLDs at baseline, following fatigue conditions and sterilization processes were determined.