Comparison of efficacy and accuracy of tooth movements in optimized and conventional attachments of clear aligners - A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Aim: This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to compare the efficacy and accuracy of optimized versus conventional attachments in clear aligner treatment using Invisalign.

Materials And Methods: Adhering to the 'Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-analysis' (PRISMA) 2020 guidelines, the review obtained 6 retrospective cohort studies and one randomized controlled trial, sourced from databases such as PubMed, SCOPUS, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, Google Scholar, and clinical trial registries. Four studies were included for meta-analysis.

Role of the rs6184 growth hormone receptor gene polymorphism in mandibular morphogenesis.

Background: Polymorphisms in the growth hormone receptor (GHR) gene influence the craniofacial system by affecting the growth of the mandibular body length and ramal height, with significant variations observed across different ethnic populations. This study investigated the relationship between a single nucleotide polymorphism (rs6184) in the GHR gene and its effects on mandibular morphogenesis in a Dravidian population.

Methods: A total of 250 subjects were divided into three groups.

Role of ACTN3 Gene rs1815739 Polymorphism and Its Effects on Mandibular Morphogenesis.

Objectives: Genetic polymorphism of the α-actinin-3 (ACTN3) gene has an influence on the facial skeletal profile, with the activity of the α-actinins protein influencing the contractile properties of the masseteric muscles. This study examines the association between the ACTN3 rs1815739 polymorphism through a Stop Codon (changing 577RR to 577XX) resulting in variations in mandibular morphogenesis.

Materials And Methods: Two hundred and fifty subjects were categorised into three groups.

Mechanism of Action of Green-Synthesized Silver Nanoparticle-Incorporated Dental Varnish Against Candida albicans.

Introduction:  , a common fungal pathogen, is often associated with oral infections such as denture stomatitis. Dental varnishes, especially those incorporating antimicrobial agents, have shown promise in preventing colonization. This study investigates the antifungal efficacy of a dental varnish incorporating green-synthesized silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) using and extracts.

Evaluation of Antimicrobial Efficiency, Shear Bond Strength, and Adhesive Remnant Index of TiO Infiltrated Orthodontic Adhesive - An Study.

Background: Enamel demineralization is an unavoidable adverse effect encountered with bonding brackets in orthodontic therapy. Introducing nanoparticles into the composite adhesive paste can prevent enamel demineralization. Titanium dioxide (TiO) is known to exhibit direct antimicrobial efficiency.

Evaluation of Antibacterial Effects of an Oral Rinse Containing Ocimum tenuiflorum and Ocimum gratissimum on Streptococcus mutans and Lactobacillus Species.

Background And Aim: Dental caries, primarily caused by and Lactobacillus spp., is a major global health issue. There is a growing need for effective, natural antimicrobial treatments.

Evaluating the Remineralizing Effects of Calcium Sucrose Phosphate and Casein Phosphopeptide-Amorphous Calcium Phosphate Toothpastes on Artificial Carious Lesions Using Micro-computed Tomography: An In Vitro Investigation.

Background White spot lesions (WSLs) are common early indicators of enamel demineralization, particularly in pediatric orthodontic patients. Effective remineralization of these lesions is crucial for preventing further dental decay. This study aimed to evaluate the three-dimensional remineralization efficacy of two commercial toothpastes, calcium sucrose phosphate (CaSP) and casein phosphopeptide-amorphous calcium phosphate (CPP-ACP), using micro-computed tomography (micro-CT).

Three-dimensional analysis of the potency of Cocos nucifera in demineralizing the artificial enamel carious lesion: a micro-CT study.

Background: Herbal based ingredients form a more sustainable and effective means for management of ailments related to the human body. Previously plant-based extracts of Cocos nucifera had effective remineralization potential. Hence to identify the changes in enamel mineral density and volume during the remineralization procedure, this study was done with an aim of three-dimensional micro-CT analysis to identify the potency of Cocos nucifera in remineralizing the artificial enamel carious lesion.

Remineralization potential of varying concentrations of two plant-based extracts of on white spot lesions using SEM and EDAX analysis: An study.

Aim: To evaluate the remineralization potential of varying concentrations of two plant-based extracts of on white spot lesions using SEM and EDAX testing methods.

Materials And Methods: The pulp was freshly obtained from coconut and divided into two. Then, coconut milk was obtained by blending, while the next portion was freeze-dried and lyophilized.

Assessment of Toxicity of Green Synthesized Silver Nanoparticle-coated Titanium Mini-implants with Uncoated Mini-implants: Comparison in an Animal Model Study.

Aim: To assess the potential for systemic toxicity when silver nanoparticle-coated mini-implants were implanted in Wistar albino rats conducted as a comparative study in the animal model by assessing the blood biochemistry, liver and kidney function, and histology of the implanted site.

Materials And Methods: The surface of the mini-implant was coated with a green-mediated silver nanoparticle. Uncoated mini-implants were placed in two groups of eight Wistar albino rats, and silver nanoparticle-coated mini-implants were placed in another eight rats.

Enamel Remineralization Efficacy of Coconut Milk and Lyophilized Coconut Extract in Different Concentrations on Demineralized Enamel Surfaces: An In-Vitro Study.

Aim The current study's objective is to determine the remineralizing efficacy of freeze-dried lyophilized coconut extract and coconut milk made from freshly grated coconut on artificial carious lesions produced by pH cycling. Materials and methods Freshly extracted coconut pulp was split into two parts. The first half was blended to obtain coconut milk, and the second part was freeze-dried and lyophilized.

Comparison of treatment effects during en-masse retraction of upper anterior teeth placed using mini-implants placed at infrazygomatic crest and interradicular sites: A randomized controlled trial.

Introduction: The objective of this prospective study was to examine the efficacy of posterior interradicular and infrazygomatic crest mini-implants for en-masse anterior retraction.

Methods: The 22 patients were divided into two groups. In group 1 (IZC n = 11), mini-implants were placed in the infrazygomatic crests and in group 2 (IR, n = 11), mini-implants were placed in the molar-premolar interradicular sites.

Cephalometric Analysis in Orthodontics Using Artificial Intelligence-A Comprehensive Review.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a branch of science concerned with developing programs and computers that can gather data, reason about it, and then translate it into intelligent actions. AI is a broad area that includes reasoning, typical linguistic dispensation, machine learning, and planning. In the area of medicine and dentistry, machine learning is currently the most widely used AI application.

Comparative Assessment of pH and Degree of Surface Roughness of Enamel When Etched with Five Commercially Available Etchants: An Study.

Aim: To evaluate the pH and degree of surface roughness caused by five commercially and readily available etchants on tooth enamel.

Materials And Methods: Five different etchants were chosen. An electric pH meter was utilized to test the pH of the etchants employed.

The World Wide Web of orthodontics- A comprehensive narrative on teledentistry pertaining to the orthodontics of the 21 century.

Teledentistry has proven effective in practically all dental fields. It also allows access to inaccessible and underdeveloped locations. Better treatment outcomes were documented in patients treated by an orthodontist supervised by teledentistry than by a general dentist with minimal orthodontic experience alone.

anti-inflammatory activity of silymarin/hydroxyapatite/chitosan nanocomposites and its cytotoxic effect using brine shrimp lethality assay.

Silymarin, a bioactive compound, is one of the most prominent drugs used in liver diseases. Chitosan and hydroxyapatite (HAP) are the major materials used employed in many biomedical processes like drug delivery, osteointegration, etc. The nanoparticles and nanocomposites are advanced materials with many biomedical applications in diagnosis and therapeutics.

Concerns with oral health care services for adults with cognitive and intellectual disabilities.

It is of interest to document data on oral health care services for adults with cognitive and intellectual disabilities. Hence, a study protocol was registered at the International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (PROSPERO) with registration number: CRD42020150759. We used PubMed, Science Direct, LILACS and SCIELO to collect data from known literature using keywords containing MESH (Medical Subject Headings) terms.

Pain Perception Associated with Mini-Implants and Interventions for Pain Management: A Cross-Sectional Questionnaire-Based Survey.

Background: Orthodontists use mini-implants temporarily as an effective mode of skeletal anchorage devices. The placement of mini-implants can cause pain and discomfort to the patients. Patients often develop swelling, and the pain could interfere with their daily activities.

Biomedical waste management practice in dentistry.

Biomedical Waste Management practice in Dentistry is an important issue. Therefore, it is of interest to document awareness on such issues among clinical practitioners, academicians and students. A survey was completed using a questionnaire from 355 dentists consisting of 201 students, 39 academicians and 115 clinicians in India.

Assessment of Wettability and Contact Angle of Bonding Agent with Enamel Surface Etched by Five Commercially Available Etchants: An In Vitro Study.

Background: The quantity and quality of the etching pattern produced by acids play a significant role in the wettability and contact angle of the adhesive with the enamel surface in orthodontics. The better the etch pattern, the more the surface energy of the enamel, better the penetration of the adhesive, which ultimately results in better bond strength. The present study aimed to evaluate the contact angle of the bonding agent with the enamel surface etched by five commercially available etchants and check if any difference existed between the five.

The Exponential Rise of Teledentistry and Patient-Oriented Protective Measures in Southeast Asian Dental Clinics: Concerns, Benefits, and Challenges.

In the Southeast Asian region, various policies have been advocated by health regulatory bodies that entail protective measures such as face masks, gloves, maintaining distance in public areas, and more. These protective measures are aimed at helping reverse the growth rate of the coronavirus. Dentists in this region have incorporated several changes to their practices to help minimize risks of person-to-person transmission inside dental offices.

Prevalence and Cause of Mini-Implant Failure Encountered by Orthodontic Residents.

This study was designed to increase understanding of mini-implants as well as causes of mini-implant complications and failure in orthodontic patients. Orthodontic case sheets were evaluated to identify retraction in mini-implant cases. Samples were taken and tabulated to determine causes and sites of mini-implant failure.

Comparative evaluation of canal transportation, centering ability, and dentin removal between ProTaper Gold, One Curve, and Profit S3: An study.

Aim: The aim of the study was to compare the canal transportation, centering ability, and dentin removal of Profit S3 (PS3), One Curve (OC), and ProTaper Gold (PTG) systems using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT).

Materials And Methods: Thirty extracted human single-rooted premolars were used in the present study. Preinstrumentation scanning of all the teeth in arch form was taken using CBCT.

Assessment of Insertion Torque of Mini-implant and Its Correlation with Primary Stability and Pain Levels in Orthodontic Patients.

Aim: The aim of this study was to assess the insertion torque of the mini-implant used in orthodontic patients and to assess the correlation between the insertion torque, primary stability, and perception of pain in patients undergoing orthodontic therapy with mini-implant-augmented anchorage.

Material And Methods: Among the patients undergoing orthodontic therapy, 31 samples who required mini-implant for anchorage purpose were selected. A total of 59 mini-implants were placed in these patients.