A Comparison of Tooth Size and Arch Dimensions Among Measurements Taken Intraorally with 3D-Printed and Digital Models Obtained from Intraoral Scans.

Background: To compare measurements of tooth size and arch dimensions among those taken directly intraorally with those made on digital and 3D printed models produced by intraoral scanning.

Material And Methods: Sixty-six participants were recruited. Intraoral tooth size and arch measurements were taken intraorally with a digital caliper.

Impacts of mandibular setback with or without maxillary advancement for class III skeletal correction on sleep-related respiratory parameters: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

A systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted to evaluate the impacts of mandibular setback with or without maxillary advancement for class III skeletal correction on respiratory parameters measured by polysomnography (PSG) and to compare these respiratory parameters between these procedures for class III skeletal correction. Six electronic databases were searched up to June 2023. Studies comparing PSG parameters before and after orthognathic surgery for skeletal class III patients were selected for further analysis.

Effects of nasoalveolar molding on nasolabial aesthetics in patients with cleft lip and palate during pre-adolescence: A systematic review and meta-analysis of retrospective studies.

This study aims to analyze long-term effects of nasoalveolar molding (NAM) as a part of cleft primary management protocols on nasolabial aesthetics for patients with non-syndromic cleft lip and palate by conducting a systematic review and meta-analysis. Six electronic databases and two journals were searched up to July 2023. Studies comparing nasolabial outcomes between NAM and non-NAM protocols were selected for further analysis.

Association between nasal septum deviation and transverse maxillary development: A retrospective cross-sectional study.

Introduction: The few studies investigating the relationship between nasal septum deviation (NSD) and maxillary development, using different assessment methods and the age of subjects, reported contradicting results.

Methods: The association between NSD and transverse maxillary parameters was analyzed using 141 preorthodontic full-skull cone-beam computed tomography scans (mean age, 27.4 ± 9.

The Protocol of Low-level Laser Therapy in Orthodontic Practice: A Scoping Review of Literature.

Low-level laser therapy (LLLT) has been widely investigated as an adjunct technique for orthodontic treatment due to photobiomodulation effect. LLLT appears to be supportive for an orthodontic practice in terms of tooth movement acceleration, pain relief, and root resorption management. The decrease in these adverse effects will enhance the compliance in orthodontic patients, which could positively impact treatment outcomes.

Accuracy of Tooth Movement with In-House Clear Aligners.

Aim: To evaluate accuracy of tooth movements with in-house clear aligners.

Methods: This prospective clinical study included 30 participants for anterior clear aligners with crowding not exceeding 4 mm. per arch, non-extraction cases with no changes in posterior relationship.

Influence of functional and esthetic expectations on orthodontic pain.

Objectives: To investigate the effect of orthodontic treatment outcome (OTO) expectations on the level of pain intensity experienced after orthodontic elastomeric separation (OES).

Materials And Methods: A total of 100 orthodontic patients (74 female and 26 male, age 14 years and above) from the Faculty of Dentistry, Mahidol University were enrolled. Before OES, questionnaires were administered to obtain patients' expectations regarding various aspects of OTO as well as OES pain expectations.