Do patients with different craniofacial patterns have differences in upper airway volume? A systematic review with network meta-analysis
ConclusionsConsiderable differences in upper airway volume were found between sagittal and vertical skeletal configurations. However, results should be interpreted with caution due to the high risk of bias, owing to the retrospective study design, inconsistencies in anatomic compartment boundaries used, samples of mixed children –adult patients, and incomplete reporting.Clinical Trial RegistrationPROSPERO (CRD42022366928). (Source: The European Journal of Orthodontics)
Source: The European Journal of Orthodontics - March 25, 2024 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research

Evaluation of mandibular growth in a prepubertal Class I and Class II population: a longitudinal analysis
ConclusionThis investigation suggests that a prepubertal mandibular growth peak is consistently present in both Class I and Class II males and females of clinically significant magnitude. Despite that, chronological age confirms to be unsuitable to identify this peak. (Source: The European Journal of Orthodontics)
Source: The European Journal of Orthodontics - March 20, 2024 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research

Environmental sustainability of post-orthodontic dental retainers: a comparative life-cycle assessment of Hawley and Essix retainers
ConclusionsOn the basis of the evidence gathered in this study, Hawley retainers are more environmentally sustainable than Essix retainers. These results would better enable clinicians to factor in the environmental impact and make informed decisions on the choice of retainer type. (Source: The European Journal of Orthodontics)
Source: The European Journal of Orthodontics - March 15, 2024 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research

Enhancing systematic reviews in orthodontics: a comparative examination of GPT-3.5 and GPT-4 for generating PICO-based queries with tailored prompts and configurations
Conclusions/ImplicationsBoth ChatGPT 3.5 and 4 can be pivotal tools for generating PICO-driven queries in orthodontics when optimally configured. However, the precision required in medical research necessitates a judicious and critical evaluation of LLM-generated outputs, advocating for a circumspect integration into scientific investigations. (Source: The European Journal of Orthodontics)
Source: The European Journal of Orthodontics - March 7, 2024 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research

Correction to: Dentoskeletal effects of mini-screw assisted, non-surgical palatal expansion in adults using a modified force-controlled polycyclic protocol: a single-centre retrospective study
This is a correction to: Priyanka Ponna, Nour Eldin Tarraf, Kerem Dalci, Benedict Wilmes, Mehmet Ali Darendeliler, Oyku Dalci, Dentoskeletal effects of mini-screw assisted, non-surgical palatal expansion in adults using a modified force-controlled polycyclic protocol: a single-centre retrospective study,European Journal of Orthodontics, Volume 46, Issue 2, April 2024, cjad080,https://doi.org/10.1093/ejo/cjad080 (Source: The European Journal of Orthodontics)
Source: The European Journal of Orthodontics - March 5, 2024 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research

Stability, survival, patient satisfaction, and cost-minimization of CAD/CAM versus conventional multistranded fixed retainers in orthodontic patients: a 2-year follow-up of a two-centre randomized controlled trial
ConclusionsThere were no clinically significant differences in LII, arch widths, and lengths between CAD/CAM and conventional FRs after 24 months. There were no differences in failures and patient satisfaction between groups. CAD/CAM FRs were slightly cheaper than conventional FRs.Trial registrationClinicalTrials.gov NCT04389879. (Source: The European Journal of Orthodontics)
Source: The European Journal of Orthodontics - February 23, 2024 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research

Distribution of initial caries lesions in relation to fixed orthodontic therapy. A systematic review and meta-analysis
ConclusionThe prevalence and incidence rates of ICLs in subjects undergoing orthodontic treatment are quite high and raise some concerns in terms of risk assessment of orthodontic treatment. ICLs represent an alarming challenge for both patients and professionals. Effective caries prevention strategies during treatment need to be considered and implemented where appropriate. (Source: The European Journal of Orthodontics)
Source: The European Journal of Orthodontics - February 22, 2024 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research

Social, intellectual, psychological, and attractiveness judgements of lay people about patients before and after combined orthodontic-orthognathic surgical treatment
ConclusionSocial judgement scores were higher (more positive) from post-treatment images of patient faces than their pre-treatment images. The findings highlight the possible indirect benefits combined orthodontic-orthognathic surgical treatment may have on an individual in a social setting. (Source: The European Journal of Orthodontics)
Source: The European Journal of Orthodontics - February 20, 2024 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research

Effects of orthopedic treatment (distraction splint) on dentofacial deformities in patients with juvenile idiopathic arthritis
ConclusionsThe findings demonstrate the potential of DS treatment for patients with JIA and unilateral or bilateral TMJ involvement to generally support normal dentofacial growth or at least limit further deterioration of dentofacial deformities. (Source: The European Journal of Orthodontics)
Source: The European Journal of Orthodontics - February 20, 2024 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research

Fat mass and obesity-associated protein (FTO) affects midpalatal suture bone remodeling during rapid maxillary expansion
ConclusionFTO contributes to the osteogenic differentiation of SuSCs and plays a promoting role in midpalatal suture bone remodeling during the RME. (Source: The European Journal of Orthodontics)
Source: The European Journal of Orthodontics - February 20, 2024 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research

Reliability and safety of miniscrew insertion planning with the use of lateral cephalograms assessed on corresponding cone-beam computer tomography images
ConclusionsMiniscrew insertion planning using lateral cephalograms, despite being safe in preventing contact with adjacent teeth, is limited in achieving bicortical placement and insufficient in completely avoiding incisive canal and nasal floor perforation. (Source: The European Journal of Orthodontics)
Source: The European Journal of Orthodontics - February 16, 2024 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research

Unilateral nasal obstruction mediates reversible morphological and phenotypic changes in masticatory muscles of growing rats
ConclusionsUnilateral nasal obstruction affects the morphology and contractile characteristics of the rat masticatory muscles during development, with possible involvement of NO in muscle hypofunction. These changes may revert to baseline levels if the nasal obstruction is eliminated before puberty in rats. (Source: The European Journal of Orthodontics)
Source: The European Journal of Orthodontics - February 14, 2024 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research

Correction to: The prevalence of the failure of fixed orthodontic bonded retainers: a systematic review and meta-analysis
University of Manchester10.13039/501100000770 (Source: The European Journal of Orthodontics)
Source: The European Journal of Orthodontics - February 12, 2024 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research

Validation and comparison of 2D grading scales and 3D volumetric measurements for outcome assessment of bone-grafted alveolar clefts in children
ConclusionsVolumetric 3D measurement as well as the Suomalainen grading can be recommended for outcome assessment of the bone-grafted cleft. Yet, one must always make a patient-specific assessment if there is a need to regraft. (Source: The European Journal of Orthodontics)
Source: The European Journal of Orthodontics - February 12, 2024 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research

Dentoskeletal effects of mini-screw assisted, non-surgical palatal expansion in adults using a modified force-controlled polycyclic protocol: a single-centre retrospective study
ConclusionThe Quad-expander, with a force-controlled polycyclic expansion protocol, effectively produced a significant increase in maxillary width in skeletally mature subjects in the short term. (Source: The European Journal of Orthodontics)
Source: The European Journal of Orthodontics - February 5, 2024 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research