The Role of Interproximal Reduction (IPR) in Clear Aligner Therapy: A Critical Analysis of Indications, Techniques, and Outcomes.

Interproximal reduction (IPR) has become a standard practice in orthodontic treatment, particularly in the clear aligner therapy. It became an integral part of the digital plan when using clear aligners. Given the irreversible nature of IPR, precise planning and performance is essential.

A Randomized Clinical Trial of NeoMTA Plus in Primary Molar Pulpotomies.

The purpose of this study was to compare the success of pulpotomies in primary molars using a new type of mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA; NeoMTA Plus) with a conventional MTA (ProRoot MTA) as a pulpotomy medicament in primary molars. Eighty primary teeth in 28 patients were divided randomly, with 40 teeth in a control group (ProRoot MTA) and 40 teeth in an experimental group (NeoMTA Plus). A standardized pulpotomy technique was performed for each tooth.

Impact of routine open-mouth osseous temporomandibular joint tomography on diagnosis and therapeutic options.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of routine open mouth osseous temporomandibular joint (TMJ) tomography on diagnosis and treatment planning of TMJ conditions. Investigating the need for such images is important to justify the additional radiation exposure imparted by such procedures.

Study Design: The records of patients who underwent closed- and open-mouth osseous TMJ tomography (planar film tomography up to the beginning of 2006; cone beam computed tomography from 2006 onward) were reviewed.

Orthodontic treatment and referral patterns: A survey of pediatric dentists, general practitioners, and orthodontists.

Objective: This study aims to assess the orthodontic diagnostic skills, referral patterns, and the perceptions of orthodontic benefits of pediatric and general dentists in comparison with orthodontists.

Materials And Methods: Two online surveys were e-mailed to pediatric dentists, general dentistry practitioners, and orthodontists registered as members of the Saudi Dental Society and the Saudi Orthodontic Society. The surveys included questions about the type of orthodontic treatment provided, referral trends, and timing; presumed benefits associated with successful orthodontic treatment; and diagnosis and treatment plans of seven cases representing different malocclusions.