Effectiveness of Sliding Mechanics on a Hybrid Round-Rectangular Archwire for Maxillary Canine Retraction, Angulation Control, Root Resorption, Pain, and Patient Satisfaction in Adult Class II Division 1 Patients: A Preliminary Pilot Study.

Background And Objective: Optimizing orthodontic tooth movement while minimizing complications remains a primary goal for both clinicians and patients. This preliminary study evaluated canine retraction using the sliding technique on a round cross-section archwire, employing a hybrid archwire designed to enhance movement efficiency while controlling canine angulation during retraction. This hybrid design combines a rectangular anterior segment for incisor control with a round posterior segment to reduce friction during canine retraction, differing from conventional single-section wires.

Efficiency and Applicability of Virtual Surgical Planning in Maxillofacial and Mandibular Bone Reconstruction: A Narrative Review.

Facial structures are critical to aesthetics and function. Deformities can cause significant problems. Advances in surgical techniques, including three-dimensional (3D) computer simulation and virtual surgical planning (VSP), have improved outcomes.

An Innovative Approach to Accelerate Maxillary Canine Retraction With Low-Amperage Direct Electric Current: A Preliminary Clinical Study.

Background and objective Accelerating orthodontic tooth movement is a significant goal for clinicians and patients. This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of a low-ampere, electrically inducible tooth movement accelerator device. The study focuses on an innovative intraoral removable device designed to expedite the retraction of maxillary canines.

Accuracy of 3D Virtual Surgical Planning Compared to the Traditional Two-Dimensional Method in Orthognathic Surgery: A Literature Review.

With the innovation of three-dimensional imaging and printing techniques, computer-aided surgical planning, also known as virtual surgical planning (VSP), has revolutionized orthognathic surgery. Designing and manufacturing patient-specific surgical guides using three-dimensional printing techniques to improve surgical outcomes is now possible. This article presents an overview of VSP in orthognathic surgery and discusses the advantages and accuracy of this technique compared to traditional surgical planning (TSP).

Dental and Periodontal Changes After Accelerated Correction of Lower Anterior Teeth Crowding With Periodontally Accelerated Osteogenic Orthodontics (PAOO) Procedure: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Objective To evaluate the relative efficacy of periodontally accelerated osteogenic orthodontics (PAOO) compared to conventional fixed appliances in correcting lower anterior teeth crowding using a non-extraction treatment approach. Material and methods A single-center, two-arm, parallel-group randomized controlled trial was conducted on 38 patients (9 males, 29 females) with moderate crowding. These patients did not require premolar extraction and were randomly allocated into two treatment groups: the PAOO group and the conventional orthodontic treatment group.

What Is the Most Effective Frictionless Method for Retracting Anterior Teeth When Using Buccal Fixed-Appliance Therapy? A Systematic Review.

There are various techniques and designs for springs used in orthodontic treatment, including frictionless methods for closing spaces. However, there is limited explicit evidence to support the superiority of one method over another. This review aims to investigate the available evidence and highlight the advantages of these different methods.

How Effective Are Non-Frictional Techniques Compared to Sliding Techniques in the Retraction of Upper Anterior Teeth When Using Buccal Fixed-Appliance Therapy? A Systematic Review.

Methods for retracting the anterior teeth are divided into frictional methods and non-frictional methods. However, evidence regarding the superiority of one technique over the other is still lacking in the available literature. Therefore, we aimed to evaluate the current evidence regarding the effectiveness of frictional methods of anterior teeth retraction compared to the non-frictional ones.