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Performance of Hawley-type retainers: a systematic review of randomized clinical trials
(2018)
Background:
Although post-treatment changes are almost inevitable, and retention has long been recognized as one of the most critical and routine problems faced by orthodontists, there remains a lack of certainty regarding ...
Tooth wear during orthodontic treatment with fixed appliances: a systematic review
(2018)
Objectives:
Tooth wear, additional to the physiologic alterations of the dentition, may occur during orthodontic treatment. The objective of the present review was to investigate systematically the literature relevant to ...
Toothbrushing–Should We Advise Mechanical or Power Brushes? Results of an International Delphi Conference
(2018-10)
Background and aim:
To develop evidence-based answers to a series of questions in relation to toothbrushing using a modified Delphi consensus approach. Oral hygiene and especially toothbrushing have been a fundamental ...
The Rieger Syndrome: a Case Report with Unusual Dental Findings
(2018)
Background/Aim:
The Rieger syndrome is a rare, autosomal dominant and phenotypically variable disorder, characterized by abnormalities of the anterior chamber of the eye, coincident with missing or misshapen teeth.
Case ...
Effects of systemic medication on root resorption associated with orthodontic tooth movement: a systematic review of animal studies
(2018-07-09)
Background:
Theoretically, root resorption could be modulated by any medication taken that exhibits possible effects on the implicated molecular pathways.
Objectives:
To systematically investigate and appraise the ...
Effectiveness of extraction of primary canines for interceptive management of palatally displaced permanent canines: a systematic review and meta-analysis
(2018)
Background:
Although extraction of primary canines in the mixed dentition has been suggested as a measure to prevent impaction of palatally displaced permanent canines (PDCs), the relevant evidence has been inconclusive ...
Does common prescription medication affect the rate of orthodontic tooth movement? A systematic review
(2018-03-06)
Background:
As the taking of any medication may theoretically affect the complex pathways responsible for periodontal tissue homeostasis and the events leading to orthodontic tooth movement, it is considered important for ...