Sella turcica bridging as a potential diagnostic tool for dental anomalies: A retrospective cross-sectional study at university dental hospital.

Background: A lateral cephalogram is an essential diagnostic record for an orthodontist. It is used for diagnosis and treatment planning. This can be a prediction tool as well for developing anomalies of the skeletal, dental, and soft tissues of the head and neck.

Impact of digital orthodontics on maxillary protraction with implants in children with skeletal class III: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Objective: The objective of this systematic review is to assess the effectiveness of digital orthodontics in utilizing implants for maxillary protraction as a treatment for skeletal class III malocclusion in children.

Materials And Methods: The study was registered with PROSPERO with the number CRD42023407406 on 23/03/2023. We conducted an extensive comprehensive literature search in nine electronic databases, including PubMed, PubMed Central, Scopus, Cochrane databases, Google Scholar, MEDLINE, EMBASE, LILACS, and the Web of Sciences databases.

Gingival Biotype and Its Relation with Malocclusion.

Objective: To systematically review the relationship between gingival biotype (GT) and malocclusion.

Methods: The review followed PRISMA standards of quality for systematic reviews and meta-analyses reporting with PROSPERO registration number CRD42020126543. The systematic database search included MEDLINE, Scopus, Embase, PsychINFO, CINAHL, and other key journals; the article search was performed until February 2020.

Shear bond strength of orthodontic brackets after adding silver nanoparticles to a nano-bond adhesive at different thermal cycles and cyclic loading- An study.

Objective: To evaluate the effects of silver nano particles (AgNPs) added on Nano-Bond adhesive system (NBA) and its effect on shear bond strength (SBS) of orthodontic brackets attached to enamel at different thermal cycles and cyclic loading.

Materials And Methods: Forty extracted premolar teeth for orthodontic reasons were divided randomly into two main groups (20 teeth in each group). Group A: the brackets were bonded by NBA without additives.

Association Between Early Childhood Caries and Obesity among Preschool Children.

Purpose: Early childhood caries (ECC) and childhood obesity are among the most prevalent health conditions affecting children. ECC is associated with obesity through the common risk factor of sugar consumption. The present study aimed to assess the association between ECC and obesity in preschool children.

Prevalence of malocclusion among children of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Objective: Systematic review and meta-analysis are of a great tool in assessment of malocclusion, which is major public health concern. This study aims to explore the prevalence of malocclusion among the children of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia through a meta-analysis and systematic review.

Materials And Methods: Registered with PROSPERO as CRD42020198427, an authentic and global scale database search using relevant MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) terms was performed.

Dental Erosion Prevalence and Its Association With Obesity Among Children With and Without Special Healthcare Needs.

Purpose: Dental erosion and childhood obesity are associated with a common risk factor, soft drink consumption. The present study aims to assess the prevalence of dental erosion and its association with obesity among children with and without special healthcare needs.

Materials And Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 1,200 school children (400 children with special needs (CSHN) and 800 children without special needs) in the age group of 6 to 16 years.

Frequency of molar incisor hypomineralization and associated factors among children with special health care needs.

Background: Molar incisor hypomineralization (MIH) is a frequently encountered oral condition that varies from mild opacities to posteruptive enamel breakdown. No previous published studies have investigated the frequency of MIH and associated risk factors among children with special health care needs (CSHCN) to our awareness.

Objectives: Assess the frequency of MIH and associated risk factors among CSHCN.

Effect of surface treatment on the mechanical stability of orthodontic miniscrews.

Objectives: To provide collective quantitative evidence about the effect of surface treatments on the mechanical stability of orthodontic miniscrews (MSs).

Materials And Methods: The study was registered in PROSPERO (No. CRD42020209652).

Traumatic dental injuries in special health care needs children and association with obesity.

Background: Special needs children are at a higher risk of dental trauma because of neurological, physical, mental, and behavioral impairments. They are also at higher risk of developing obesity due to the side effects of medication.

Objective: Assess the association between traumatic dental injuries (TDIs) and obesity in children with special health care needs.

Changes in Upper Airway Dimensions Following Orthodontic Treatment of Skeletal Class II Malocclusion with Twin Block Appliance: A Systematic Review.

Objective: This systematic review intends to evaluate the dimensional changes in upper airway dimensions (UAD) of the respiratory tract subsequent to orthodontic treatment of skeletal Class II malocclusion with Twin Block Appliance (TBA).

Methods: The quality of reporting systematic reviews and meta-analyses was decided by the PRISMA standards with PROSPERO registration number CRD42017060317. The systematic search included EMBASE, MEDLINE, Psych INFO, Scopus, CINAHL, and other reference journals and review articles.

Enamel matrix derivative (Emdogain) in treatment of replanted teeth - a systematic review.

Objective: The main purpose of the present systematic review was to evaluate the efficacy of enamel matrix derivative Emdogain in healing of replanted teeth in humans.

Materials And Methods: This review conducted in adherence to PRISMA standards and was registered in PROSPERO with registration number CRD42017062736. We graded the methodological quality of the studies by means of Cochrane's tool of risk of bias in non-randomized studies - of interventions (ROBINS-I).

Maxillary molar distalization with miniscrew-supported appliances in Class II malocclusion: A systematic review.

Objectives: To evaluate the quantitative effects of miniscrew supported appliances for maxillary molar distalization in Class II malocclusion.

Materials And Methods: The systematic search included MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL, PsychINFO, Scopus, and key journals and review articles. The date of the last search was January 30, 2017.

Efficacy of platelet concentrates in pulpotomy - a systematic review.

The main purpose of the present systematic review was to evaluate the efficacy of platelet concentrates in pulpotomy of human teeth. Our systematic search included Medline, Embase, CINAHL, PsycINFO, Scopus, key journals, and review articles; the date of the last search was July 30, 2017. We graded the methodological quality of the studies by Cochrane Risk of Bias tool.

Microshear bond strength of Nano-Bond adhesive containing nanosized aluminum trioxide particles.

Objectives: The present study was conducted to evaluate the effect of nanosized aluminum trioxide (AlO) particles when added to the Nano-Bond adhesive system and its effect on the microshear bond strength of nanocomposite resin to dentin.

Materials And Methods: A newly developed adhesive (Nano-Bond) and one type of light-cured resin restorative material (nanocomposite resin) were used in this study. The occlusal surfaces of extracted human molar teeth were ground perpendicular to the long axis of each tooth to expose a flat dentin surface.

Pendulum and modified pendulum appliances for maxillary molar distalization in Class II malocclusion - a systematic review.

Objective: The main purpose of the present systematic review was to evaluate the quantitative effects of the pendulum appliance and modified pendulum appliances for maxillary molar distalization in Class II malocclusion.

Materials And Methods: Our systematic search included MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL, PsychINFO, Scopus and key journals and review articles; the date of the last search was 30 January 2017. We graded the methodological quality of the studies by means of the Quality Assessment Tool for Quantitative Studies, developed for the Effective Public Health Practice Project (EPHPP).

The Factors Affecting Long-Term Stability in Anterior Open-Bite Correction - A Systematic Review.

Objective: The present systemic review was conducted with the main purpose to evaluate the quantitative effects of orthognathic surgeries, extraction versus non-extraction treatment, and the type of malocclusion in the stability of anterior open-bite (AOB) correction over the long-term.

Methods: The systematic search for studies was conducted through MEDLINE, CINAHL, EMBASE, Scopus, PsychINFO, various key journals, and review articles; November 30, 2016, was the last date for the search. The Quality Assessment Tool for Quantitative Studies was used to grade the methodological quality of the studies.

Torque expression in self-ligating orthodontic brackets and conventionally ligated brackets: A systematic review.

Background: To evaluate the torque expression of self ligating (SL) orthodontic brackets and conventionally ligated brackets and the torque expression in active and passive SL brackets.

Material And Methods: Our systematic search included MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL, PsychINFO, Scopus, and key journals and review articles; the date of the last search was April 4th 2016. We graded the methodological quality of the studies by means of the Quality Assessment Tool for Quantitative Studies, developed for the Effective Public Health Practice Project (EPHPP).

Comparison of sexual dimorphism of permanent mandibular canine with mandibular first molar by odontometrics.

Background And Objectives: Sexual dimorphism is one of important tool of forensic science. The objective of this study is to assess the dimorphic status of mesio-distal (MD) and bucco-lingual (BL) diameter of mandibular canine with mandibular first molar among the students of dental college. This study is of definite significance as sex chromosomes and hormonal production influenced tooth morphology.

Cephalometric craniofacial features of growing patients with chronic renal failure.

Introduction: Chronic renal failure (CRF) in growing children can affect their physical growth status. The objective of this research was to study the craniofacial morphology of children with CRF as evaluated by cephalometric analysis.

Methods: Twenty-three growing children with CRF were included in this study.

Accuracy of computer programs in predicting orthognathic surgery hard tissue response.

Purpose: The aim of this systematic review was to investigate the accuracy of computer programs in predicting skeletal changes after orthognathic surgery.

Materials And Methods: A systematic computerized database search was conducted with the help of a health sciences librarian. Specific selection criteria were used to select articles, reference lists of the selected articles were also searched for any potential articles that might have been missed in the electronic search, and additional information not available through the articles was obtained directly from the corresponding author.