Written by Luc Van Liedekerke
Published on Vol 5 , 2025
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly shaping modern orthodontics by enabling highly tailored treatment approaches that improve efficiency and accuracy. This review presents current applications of AI in the field, including predicting patterns of tooth movement, creating individualized aligners, shortening overall treatment timelines, and supporting remote patient monitoring. By leveraging extensive dental datasets such as 3D scans, radiographs, and clinical records, AI can generate trea
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Written by Luminita Fritea
Published on Vol 5 , 2025
Dental malocclusions are prevalent worldwide and often require complex, costly orthodontic interventions, negatively affecting patients’ quality of life. In Romania, treatment accessibility is strongly influenced by patients’ financial resources and limited public funding. Mini-implants (MIs) can provide improved anchorage and more efficient treatment, but their adoption is inconsistent due to cost and variability in practitioner training. This study aimed to examine Romanian orthodontists’ usag
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Recently, clear orthodontic aligners have gained attention as devices that may improve oral health outcomes, providing faster treatment and greater comfort compared to conventional fixed braces. This review aimed to systematically assess home-care strategies for maintaining oral hygiene and cleaning aligners during orthodontic therapy. A comprehensive search was conducted across four databases: PubMed, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, and Scopus. The review, registered in PROSPERO as CRD 420245
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Written by Bhanu Raghunathan
Published on Vol 5 , 2025
This preliminary randomized clinical trial, designed with two parallel arms, sought to evaluate both the efficiency of tooth movement and patient-reported comfort during alignment and leveling when using the BRIUS™ lingual appliance (BR) compared with conventional labial full fixed appliances (LFFAs). Individuals in permanent dentition presenting with mild to moderate crowding were recruited from the University at Buffalo. Participants were randomly allocated to either the BR group (n = 7) or th
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This study used finite element modeling to explore stress on the dental pulp and neuro-vascular bundle (NVB) in second lower premolars. The analysis aimed to determine ischemic and resorptive risks from 2 N and 4 N orthodontic forces applied during rotation, translation, tipping, intrusion, and extrusion in healthy periodontium. Nine 3D models from nine patients were created, resulting in a total of 90 simulations. Both force levels produced similar stress patterns across the five movements, wit
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Written by Zygimantas Petronis
Published on Vol 5 , 2025
This study examined factors affecting bracket detachment in 197 orthodontic patients (116 females, 81 males; mean age 16.3 years) treated with stainless steel non-self-ligating brackets over an average of 23.7 months. Bracket failure was recorded as the main outcome. Variables included patient demographics, oral hygiene, treatment duration, and cephalometric measures such as overjet, overbite, and skeletal relationships. Overall, 4.4% of brackets failed, with higher rates on posterior teeth and
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Orthodontic tooth movement triggers complex and coordinated remodeling within the periodontal ligament (PDL) and adjacent alveolar bone. In certain clinical situations, such as cleft lip, alveolus, and palate cases, teeth must be guided into surgically augmented bone defects. Although the role of the PDL in tooth displacement is recognized, its response under these conditions is not completely clarified. This study evaluated the PDL after 23 weeks of tooth movement into critical-sized augmented
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Written by Nica-Badea Delia
Published on Vol 5 , 2025
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) disrupts normal sleep patterns and has wide-ranging effects on overall health, including physical, oral, and mental well-being. This study aimed to determine whether the STOP-Bang and Epworth Sleepiness Scale questionnaires can reliably identify adults at risk for OSA in the northeastern region of Romania prior to surgery. A cohort of 222 adults completed both the STOP-Bang and Epworth questionnaires. Responses were analyzed using chi-squared tests, ANOVA, and Stude
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Written by Cristina Mennitti
Published on Vol 5 , 2025
Dental implants are routinely used to replace missing teeth, and orthodontic mini-screws are commonly applied to provide temporary anchorage for precise tooth movement. These procedures are frequently combined in comprehensive dental care. Although medical histories are generally reviewed before any intervention, undiagnosed bleeding disorders, such as Von Willebrand Disease (VWD), can create significant risks during invasive procedures like implant placement or mini-screw insertion. This report
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Retention after orthodontic treatment relies on continuous alveolar bone remodeling to preserve stability. Pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) stimulation, widely used in managing bone disorders, may support this process by promoting osteogenesis and limiting resorption. In this study, 36 male Wistar rats were assigned to control, PEMF 7-day, and PEMF 14-day groups. Tooth movement was first induced with nickel–titanium coil springs for 21 days, after which retention was simulated by filling the
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