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Orthodontic Education in Gulf Cooperation Council Countries: Overview of Programs and Challenges Semin. Orthod. (IF 4.2) Pub Date : 2024-03-10 Alqareer Athbi, Alyahya Asma
This article aims to provide an overview of currently available orthodontic residency programs in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries against a backdrop of dental education institutions in the region. Studying the history of dental and orthodontic education in the GCC revealed relatively young dental education institutions in the region starting in the latter half of the twentieth century. GCC
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Temporomandibular disorders – Current concepts Semin. Orthod. (IF 4.2) Pub Date : 2024-03-07 Rosaria Bucci, Roberto Rongo, Ambra Michelotti
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Assessment of the readability of online orthodontic educational resources related to ‘orthodontic treatment’: A cross-sectional study Semin. Orthod. (IF 4.2) Pub Date : 2024-02-15 Hande Uzunçıbuk, Maria Maddalena Marrapodi, Gamze Gökulu, Reem A. Alansari, Vincenzo Ronsivalle, Marco Cicciù, Giuseppe Minervini
In the digital age, the internet has become a primary source for patient education in orthodontics. However, the effectiveness of these online resources largely depends on their readability and comprehensibility. The main aim of our research was to assess the readability of the ten most popular websites dedicated to orthodontic treatment. Additionally, we aimed to ascertain the educational level required
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TREATMENT OF TEMPOROMANDIBULAR DISORDERS BEYOND SPLINTS Semin. Orthod. (IF 4.2) Pub Date : 2024-02-09 Prasanna Kumar Shivapuja, Rooban Thavarajah, Nathamuni Rengarajan Krishnaswamy
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Is malocclusion associated with jaw dysfunction? Semin. Orthod. (IF 4.2) Pub Date : 2024-02-06 Takashi Ono, Ikuo Yonemitsu
The maxillofacial region is an extremely important region of the body from birth, which is responsible for various functions such as sucking, swallowing, chewing, breathing and pronunciation. It has a complex structure and involves a variety of biological substances from the organ level to the molecular level. Since olden times, clinicians and basic researchers have been interested in the structural
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Temporomandibular disk position after orthognathic surgery: A systematic review Semin. Orthod. (IF 4.2) Pub Date : 2024-02-06 Parisa Soltani, Amirhossein Moaddabi, Amirali Gilani, Niloufar Nafari, Farnaz Mirrashidi, Hugh Devlin, Gianrico Spagnuolo
Orthognathic surgery corrects dentofacial deformities by repositioning maxillary and mandibular bones. This review examined whether orthognathic surgery changes temporomandibular (TM) disk position. Databases searched on November 30, 2023 included Web of Science, PubMed, Scopus, Embase, Cochrane, and Google Scholar. Inclusion criteria were studies of orthognathic surgery in individuals with maxillomandibular
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Accelerated orthodontics (AO): The past, present and the future. Semin. Orthod. (IF 4.2) Pub Date : 2024-02-02 Narayan H. Gandedkar, Oyku Dalci, M. Ali Darendeliler
Accelerated orthodontics (AO) is emerging as a revolutionary approach in achieving desired orthodontic results in a shorter timeframe. AO modalities, both invasive and non-invasive promise to bring about rapid orthodontic tooth movement (OTM) transformations through targeted bone remodelling. From micro-osteoperforations facilitating bone remodeling to photobiomodulation enhancing cellular activity
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Enhancing the quality of reporting of orthodontic clinical research Semin. Orthod. (IF 4.2) Pub Date : 2024-01-26 Danchen Qin, Hong He, Yu-Kang Tu, Fang Hua
Research reports need to provide complete, accurate, and transparent information to allow readers to easily understand and critically assess the study results. Poor reporting makes studies unable to be synthesized in systematic reviews, fail to inform clinical practice, and compromise evidence-based clinical decision making. Evidence suggested the reporting quality of orthodontic clinical studies was
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Exploring the symbiotic relationship between orthodontics and periodontics Semin. Orthod. (IF 4.2) Pub Date : 2024-01-20 S, t, e, l, l, a, , C, h, a, u, s, h, u
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Diagnosis and inter-disciplinary treatment of altered passive eruption, the digital evolution Semin. Orthod. (IF 4.2) Pub Date : 2024-01-19 Roberto Rossi, Eugenio Longo, Mauro Cozzani
Altered passive eruption (APE) is a condition better known as ‘gummy smile’, patients affected by APE display short and square clinical crowns and an excessive display of gingiva when smiling.
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Periodontal considerations in orthodontic treatment: A review of the literature and recommended protocols. Semin. Orthod. (IF 4.2) Pub Date : 2024-01-18 Tae H. Kwon, Daliah M. Salem, Liran Levin
Orthodontic treatment can preserve, harm or benefit the periodontal condition. During orthodontic treatment, patients may be at a greater risk of developing periodontal disease or conditions. Thus, the treating clinicians should carefully evaluate their patients’ periodontal conditions prior to, during, and after the completion of orthodontic treatment. This literature review describes the damage situations
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Survival analysis: methods for analyzing data with censored observations Semin. Orthod. (IF 4.2) Pub Date : 2024-01-15 Tomasz Burzykowski
This article provides a review of basic statistical methods for the analysis of data that include censored observations.
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A Gentle Introduction to Network Meta-analysis for Orthodontists Semin. Orthod. (IF 4.2) Pub Date : 2024-01-15 Yu-Kang Tu, Jui-Yun Hsu, Yuan-Hao Chang, Ke-Wei Zheng, Nikos Pandis
Network meta-analysis has been widely used to address the limitations of traditional pairwise meta-analysis. Network meta-analysis incorporates all available evidence into a general statistical framework for comparing all available treatments. The original Bayesian approach offers a statistical framework to address heterogeneity in the evidence and complexity in the data structure when clinical trials
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Missing data: issues, concepts, methods Semin. Orthod. (IF 4.2) Pub Date : 2024-01-12 Tra My Pham, Nikolaos Pandis, Ian R White
Missing data are a common issue in medical research. We aim to explain in non-technical language the issues and concepts around missing data, as well as discuss common methods for handling missing data. Specifically, our objectives are to answer the following questions: 1. What are missing data and why should we care about them? 2. What are the missingness mechanisms and how do they impact statistical
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Orthodontic treatment of patients with severe (stage IV) periodontitis Semin. Orthod. (IF 4.2) Pub Date : 2024-01-11 Spyridon N. Papageorgiou, Georgios N. Antonoglou, Theodore Eliades, Conchita Martin, Mariano Sanz
Stage IV periodontitis is characterized, apart from high severity / complexity (attachment loss, radiographic bone loss, and deep probing depths), from loss of multiple teeth and / or alterations of the masticatory function. Periodontitis stage IV patients are often characterized by pathologic tooth migration, drifting, flaring, including posterior bite collapse, and secondary occlusal trauma. These
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Gummy Smiles: Etiologies, Diagnoses & Formulating a Clinically Effective Treatment Protocol Semin. Orthod. (IF 4.2) Pub Date : 2024-01-10 Adith Venugopal, Paolo Manzano, Farooq Ahmed, Nikhilesh R Vaid, S. Jay Bowman
The phenomenon of a gummy smile, characterized by an excessive display of gingival tissue during smiling, is primarily a subjective clinical observation rather than a quantifiable cephalometric measurement. The variability in underlying causes, ranging from soft tissue to hard tissue origins, necessitates a nuanced approach for diagnosis and treatment. This communication offers a comprehensive overview
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Observational Studies in Orthodontics Semin. Orthod. (IF 4.2) Pub Date : 2024-01-10 Ke-Wei Zheng, Jui-Yun Hsu, Yuan-Hao Chang, Bojun Tang, Hong He, Fang Hua, Nikos Pandis, Yu-Kang Tu
Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) are generally considered the highest level of evidence and the preferred approach to comparing the effectiveness of different treatments. However, the cost of an RCT can be very high, and it may be considered unethical to randomly assign patients to treatments that have no real benefits or even may cause harm. For rare events, it may take a long time and require
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Applications and Challenges of Implementing Artificial Intelligence in Orthodontics: A Primer for Orthodontists Semin. Orthod. (IF 4.2) Pub Date : 2024-01-10 Min Kyeong Lee, Veerasathpurush Allareddy, Sankeerth Rampa, Mohammed H. Elnagar, Maysaa Oubaidin, Sumit Yadav, Shankar Rengasamy
Artificial Intelligence based systems are exerting tremendous influence in the way we practice and render care to our patients. Improvements in computing capacities, decreasing costs of computing, availability of data from a wide range of sources, and societal push towards embracing innovations have changed the fundamental landscape of healthcare. Like in all specialties, Orthodontics has witnessed
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Pay attention to the analysis: common statistical errors in orthodontic Randomised Clinical Trials. Semin. Orthod. (IF 4.2) Pub Date : 2024-01-10 Jadbinder Seehra, Nikolaos Pandis
The introduction of reporting checklists such as CONSORT aimed to enhance the clarity and transparency of the reporting of Randomised Clinical Trials (RCTs). A benefit of clear reporting is to allow healthcare clinicians to assess both the study quality and trial findings and determine its applicability in the treatment of their patients. Despite this global initiative, the reporting of Randomised
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“Piezocision assisted Orthodontics: Already 14 years…” Semin. Orthod. (IF 4.2) Pub Date : 2024-01-08 Serge Dibart, Elif Keser, Lorenzo Montesani, Donald Nelson
Piezocision™ assisted orthodontics as a technique was first published 14 years ago. This technique has evolved into a treatment concept that allows the orthodontist to treat successfully challenging cases by creating differential anchorage in three planes while maintaining or enhancing the patients’ periodontal phenotype. Technical advances in digital dentistry over the past 10 years have brought some
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TMD Diagnosis – what should general dentists and orthodontists know? Semin. Orthod. (IF 4.2) Pub Date : 2024-01-06 Rachel Bird, Emma Victoria Beecroft
Diagnosis is the cornerstone of care for temporomandibular disorders (TMD) in order to provide crucial forward momentum in terms of patient engagement and education alongside provision of appropriate management. Despite its importance diagnostic confidence for TMD is reported as low in the primary care settings. This article will consider potential reasons for this and outline the importance of diagnosis
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Effect of orthodontic appliances on masticatory muscle activity Semin. Orthod. (IF 4.2) Pub Date : 2024-01-05 Nicholas Pittar, Alessia Sicignano, Giulia Bardini, Mauro Farella
There is limited and conflicting evidence regarding the impact of orthodontic appliances on masticatory muscle activity (MMA), jaw function, and oral parafunctional behaviours. Investigations in this field frequently utilise surface electromyography (sEMG) to analyse changes in muscle contractile activity. Fixed orthodontics appliances have been associated with significant reductions in MMA post archwire
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Occlusal dysesthesia and its impact on daily practice Semin. Orthod. (IF 4.2) Pub Date : 2023-12-30 Jens C. Türp, Daniel Hellmann
In 1976, Marbach first described in the literature a clinical entity that he called “the phantom bite,” now known as “occlusal dysesthesia” (OD). Most patients suffering from OD are going through an unusually stressful period in their lives and have undergone dental therapy at the same time, resulting in a mental fixation on their teeth. They perceive clinically unremarkable occlusal contacts as bothersome
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A three-dimensional perspective on Brodie Bite's diagnosis, planning, treatment alternatives, and complications Semin. Orthod. (IF 4.2) Pub Date : 2023-12-29 Carol Weinstein, Miguel Hirschhaut, Patricia Vergara, Angelica de la Hoz Chois, Carlos Flores-Mir
This narrative review describes the different diagnostic, prognostic, and management aspects of the Brodie Bite. A current literature review was completed to identify relevant case reports, case series, and reviews about the Brodie Bite. Brodie Bite cases, fortunately, are not frequent. A checklist for this malocclusion is presented. Additionally, a description of the advantages of an early diagnosis
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Reliability Statistics Every Orthodontist Should Know Semin. Orthod. (IF 4.2) Pub Date : 2023-12-29 Jun-Ho Moon, Ju-Myung Lee, Ji-Ae Park, Heeyeon Suh, Shin-Jae Lee
It is essential to conduct a reliability examination even if the method was considered reliable in the past, as it may not be reliable in a new study conducted by different researchers using different materials. The current article highlights the importance of reliability examination in orthodontic studies and explains which assessment methods are more appropriate than others. Several fallacies in
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Influence of guided insertion on the success of paramedian palatal miniscrews Semin. Orthod. (IF 4.2) Pub Date : 2023-12-28 Manuel Nienkemper, Björn Ludwig
To evaluate the influence of guided insertion on the success of paramedian palatal miniscrews the treatment of 103 patients was evaluated. The patients were divided into two groups. The miniscrews of group A (65 patients, 130 miniscrews; conventional insertion) showed a success rate of 97.69%, those of group B (38 patients, 76 miniscrews; guided insertion) a success rate of 97.37 %). The differences
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Orthodontic tooth movement through regenerative sites: A 25-year systematic review Semin. Orthod. (IF 4.2) Pub Date : 2023-12-26 Yehuda Klein, Michal Kimelman Silker, Avi Leibovich, David Polak, Ayala Stabholz, Nardy Casap, Stella Chaushu
This systematic review aimed to investigate the efficacy of orthodontic tooth movement (OTM) through bone regenerated with osteoconductive grafts, together with the risk of root resorption (RR), in relation to the material and the timing of force initiation. Following PRISMA-ScR guidelines, three major electronic databases were searched (PubMed, EMBASE, and Cochrane). Only studies which reported on
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Orthodontic space closure after loss of maxillary incisors and periodontal breakdown of the edentulous area and on adjacent teeth. Semin. Orthod. (IF 4.2) Pub Date : 2023-12-21 Marco Rosa
The closure of an edentulous space with the orthodontic movement of adjacent teeth even if affected by severe loss of periodontal support is a treatment option nowadays supplanted by the implant-born crown substitution and periodontal regenerative/reconstructive therapy. Nevertheless it is important not to forget some fundamentals of dental research that still justify, even more when combined with
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ENAMEL INTERPROXIMAL REDUCTION AND PERIODONTAL HEALTH Semin. Orthod. (IF 4.2) Pub Date : 2023-12-20 Ludovica Nucci, Fabrizia d'Apuzzo, Livia Nastri, Felice Femiano, Letizia Perillo, Vincenzo Grassia
Enamel Interproximal Reduction (IPR), also known as stripping, is an orthodontic procedure used by many clinicians, especially in non-extraction cases. It aims to reduce the mesiodistal diameter of teeth by removing interproximal enamel. This therapeutic option allows to obtain space in the dental arch to achieve tooth alignment, in case of mild or moderate crowding, and to preserve the papilla avoiding
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Temporomandibular disorders: Definition and Etiology: Invited manuscript to appear in: Seminars in Orthodontics Semin. Orthod. (IF 4.2) Pub Date : 2023-12-20 Richard Ohrbach, Sonia Sharma
Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) are a group of musculoskeletal conditions affecting the masticatory system and which are best defined based on symptoms and signs reflective of the underlying disease process. Etiology – the cause of disease – is best considered as risk determinants due to the complexity of TMDs in terms of the broad range of factors that place an individual at risk for initial development
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Evaluation of psychosocial aspects in patients with juvenile idiopathic arthritis Semin. Orthod. (IF 4.2) Pub Date : 2023-12-17 Roberto Rongo, Ambrosina Michelotti, Rosaria Bucci, Francesco Vitale, Peter Stoustrup, Rosa Valletta
The relationship between psychological factors and the overall health of patients with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) is evident, yet the specific impact of the presence of Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) signs or symptoms is not fully understood. This article seeks to elucidate the current knowledge of the relationship between TMJ signs and symptoms, psychosocial factors, and broader clinical manifestations
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Bruxism: an orthodontist's perspective Semin. Orthod. (IF 4.2) Pub Date : 2023-12-16 Anna Colonna, Daniele Manfredini
The aim of the present manuscript is to give a narrative overview for clinicians summarizing the knowledge concerning a phenomenon that they may frequently come across in both children and adults: sleep (SB) and awake (AB) bruxism. Indeed, prevalence rates in adults range from 8% to 16% for SB and 22% to 30% for AB, whilst in children they raise up to 40%. The complex relationship between bruxism,
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Expression of Concern regarding the editorial “Outstanding, yet redundant? After all, you may be another Choluteca Bridge!” Seminars in Orthodontics Volume 27, Issue 1 (2021) Pages 53-56 Semin. Orthod. (IF 4.2) Pub Date : 2023-08-18 Adith Venugopal, Nikhilesh Vaid, S. Jay Bowman
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Degenerative Disorder of Temporomandibular Joint- Current Practices and Treatment Modality Semin. Orthod. (IF 4.2) Pub Date : 2023-12-14 Vaibhav Gandhi, Gauri Sharma, Eliane H Dutra, Po-Jung Chen, Sumit Yadav
Degenerative Joint Disorders (DJD) of the Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) represent a challenging and multifaceted group of conditions that severely impact the joint's function and quality of life. This comprehensive review delves into the etiology, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, and contemporary management strategies of TMJ-OA. While systemic illnesses, aging processes, hormonal factors, and
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Significance of Radiographic Temporomandibular Radiographic Degenerative Joint Disease Findings Semin. Orthod. (IF 4.2) Pub Date : 2023-12-10 Sunil Wadhwa, Michelle Skelton, Emily Fernandez, Taylor Paek, Michael Levit, Michael T Yin
The field of orthodontics has seen a recent increase in the number of patients over the age of 50 seeking treatment and also an increase in the use of cone beam technology. Similar to other joints in the body, the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is associated with age-related degeneration. However, unlike other joints, degeneration of the TMJ is rarely symptomatic and when there is pain, it is usually
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An Introduction to Interpreting Meta-analyses for Orthodontists Semin. Orthod. (IF 4.2) Pub Date : 2023-12-08 Loukia M Spineli, Nikolaos Pandis
Evidence synthesis of primary orthodontic studies is crucial in advancing the dental and orthodontic field. The quality of conclusions delivered to the end-users of systematic reviews is contingent upon the appropriateness and diligence of the systematic review methods. The article provides a description of the core components of pairwise meta-analysis, a statistical tool that synthesises the findings
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Occlusal Tactile Acuity in patients with Burning Mouth Syndrome: A case-control study Semin. Orthod. (IF 4.2) Pub Date : 2023-12-06 Canfora Federica, Adamo Daniela, Rongo Roberto, Carotenuto Maria, Mignogna Michele Davide, Michelotti Ambrosina, Bucci Rosaria
Objectives Occlusal Tactile Acuity (OTA) is the ability to detect small thicknesses between occluding teeth. Individuals diagnosed with Burning Mouth Syndrome (BMS) often refer an uncomfortable sensation associated with their occlusion. The aim of the current study was to measure the OTA in BMS patients, and to compare it with that of age and gender matched pain free controls. Materials and methods
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Volumetric differences in temporomandibular joint components in patients with facial asymmetry: A 3D tomographic segmentation study Semin. Orthod. (IF 4.2) Pub Date : 2023-12-05 Diego Fernando López, Nathalia Garcia Giraldo, Valentina Rios Borrás, Juan Manuel Muñoz, Carlos Flores-Mir
Purpose To determine if there are differences in condylar volume, glenoid cavity and joint space between patients diagnosed with facial asymmetry (FA), between affected and contralateral sides and with respect to subjects without FA. Methods Cross-sectional, retrospective study comparing CT/CBCT images from patients with FA diagnosis referred to a private clinic, versus a control group, age and sex
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Clear Aligners - an Efficient Tool in the Combined Ortho-Perio Treatment of Gingival Recessions Semin. Orthod. (IF 4.2) Pub Date : 2023-12-04 Avi Leibovich, Ayala Stabholz, Tali Chackartchi, Stella Chaushu
Gingival recession of lower incisors is a periodontal condition that mostly develops in young adults as a result of various etiological factors, such as mechanical trauma, bacterial associated gingival inflammation, viral infection or a mixture of the above. Several predisposing factors contribute to its occurrence, including thin gingival biotype, reduced alveolar bone thickness, the presence of dehiscence
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Orthodontic treatment in Stage IV periodontitis patients: timing, management and long-term prognosis Semin. Orthod. (IF 4.2) Pub Date : 2023-12-02 Daniela Garbo, Giacomo Baima, Giulia Maria Mariani, Federica Romano, Mario Aimetti
Patients affected by severe periodontitis can develop a secondary malocclusion due to pathologic tooth migration that, if untreated, can hinder the maintenance of the entire dentition. In these cases, the combination of the appropriate stepwise periodontal therapy together with orthodontic treatment may become essential to re-establish health, aesthetics and function, leading to patient satisfaction
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Analysing the psychosocial construct of Temporomandibular disorders: Implications for orthodontics Semin. Orthod. (IF 4.2) Pub Date : 2023-11-28 Adrian Ujin Yap, Henry Chee Wai Ho, Ye Choung Lai
TMD pain and dysfunction were observed in up to 66% and 41% of patients seeking orthodontic treatment. Evidence-based knowledge of TMD etiology, detection, and management is thus paramount in contemporary orthodontic practice. This analytical review aims to introduce the biopsychosocial model, scrutinize the psychosocial construct, propose psychosocial screening tools, and clarify the effectiveness
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Periodontal status of palatally displaced canines - the impact of surgical technique Semin. Orthod. (IF 4.2) Pub Date : 2023-11-23 Philip E Benson, Tom Frawley, Nicola A Parkin
This article examines the available published evidence that addresses the research question ‘is a closed or an open surgical exposure for an unerupted palatally-positioned/displaced canine (PDC) better for the long-term periodontal health of the canine and surrounding teeth?’ Flaws in the current evidence are discussed and a way forward is suggested.
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What are orthodontic residents perusing on social media? A cross-sectional survey Semin. Orthod. (IF 4.2) Pub Date : 2023-11-23 Samar M. Adel, Abdulraheem A. Alwafi, Srirengalakshmi Muthuswamy Pandian, Yashodhan M. Bichu, Layla W. Abuljadayel, Reem A. Alansari, Nikhillesh Vaiid
Social media has impacted all aspects of our professional lives and education, and peer interaction is no exception to this rule. Orthodontic residents, the future of our specialty, and their social media interactions are indicative of what probably augurs for the near foreseeable future. Three hundred and sixty one orthodontic residents from around the world participated in an online cross-sectional
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Periodontal implications of fixed retainers Semin. Orthod. (IF 4.2) Pub Date : 2023-11-17 Piotr S. Fudalej, Ewa Węgrodzka
Orthodontic retention has evolved into an essential element of orthodontic treatment, applicable regardless of a patient's age, specific malocclusion, or the type of mechanotherapy employed. It is common practice in many regions to utilize fixed retention in a majority of patients. Existing research suggests that the presence of fixed retainers has a relatively minimal impact on periodontal tissues
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What and how: workflow of the management of joint disorders in the clinical practice Semin. Orthod. (IF 4.2) Pub Date : 2023-11-17 Per Alstergren
This narrative review isl describing the most common TMJ conditions and suggest a straightforward, clinically relevant and feasible treatment workflow for each of these. The suggestions for treatment will be based on the Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders (DC/TMD), the Swedish National Board of Health and Welfare National guidelines for general dentistry as well as the Swedish Academy
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Orthondontic marketing. The issue of information vs. trust; supporting future patients in their choices when accessing online information Semin. Orthod. (IF 4.2) Pub Date : 2023-11-17 Neil Hillyard
Competition is fierce in the orthodontic arena, and clinicians must stand out from the crowd to get reliable, personalised information over to potential customers. Considering the number of promotional messages issued by brands and social media personalities alike, how can the orthodontic community ensure patients receive the best advice? Should professionals jump on the TikTok bandwagon and brush
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Analyzing Longitudinal Growth Data in Orthodontics Semin. Orthod. (IF 4.2) Pub Date : 2023-11-03 Yu-Kang Tu, Jui-Yun Hsu, Yuan-Hao Chang, Bojun Tang, Hong He, Fang Hua, Nikos Pandis
Longitudinal growth data with repeated measurements of distances and angles on radiographs are usually collected to study skeletal and dental changes throughout childhood and adolescence. The analysis of longitudinal data usually requires sophisticated statistical methods and modeling techniques because repeated measurements made on the same subject violate the assumption of independence underlying
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Exploring the pros and cons of social media in orthodontics: A critical analysis of the perspectives of patients and professionals Semin. Orthod. (IF 4.2) Pub Date : 2023-11-07 Dr Om Prakash Kharbanda, Dr Tabassum Qureshi, Dr Kaleem Fatima, Dr Mayank Khandelwal
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Podcasts in orthodontics Semin. Orthod. (IF 4.2) Pub Date : 2023-11-06 Farooq Ahmed, Chris Cetta
Podcasts are one of the most recent innovations in media to enter orthodontics. The sector is worth an estimate 18 billion dollars and has a compound annual growth of 27 %. The popularity of on-demand audio and video podcasts has been attributed to ease of production and publishing, free access, the ability to listen whilst engaged with other activities, industry investment, community engagement, mobile
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Corrigendum to Insights into concepts, protocols, and evidence of surgery-first orthognathic approach-The journey so far: Seminars in Orthodontics Volume 28, Issue 4, December 2022, Pages 247-257 Semin. Orthod. (IF 4.2) Pub Date : 2023-10-31 Yashodhan M. Bichu, Abdulraheem Alwafi, Bingshuang Zou, Aditi Bichu, Yang Zhou, Xiaojing Liu, Samar M. Adel
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Clear aligner treatment among patients with compromised periodontal tissue Semin. Orthod. (IF 4.2) Pub Date : 2023-10-29 Cibelle Cristina Oliveira dos Santos, Nathalia Carolina Fernandes Fagundes, Giselle Cabral da Costa, David Normando
The aesthetic advances associated with clear aligner therapy (CAT) encourage the adult population, often affected by periodontal disease (PD), to seek orthodontic treatment. The literature states that it is possible to conduct orthodontic treatment in patients with compromised periodontal tissue through fixed appliances (FA) if the inflammation is controlled. It is now necessary to elucidate the role
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Orthodontic Treatment, Craniofacial Morphology and Periodontal Phenotype: A Narrative Review Semin. Orthod. (IF 4.2) Pub Date : 2023-10-24 Jessica Kong, Carlos Flores-Mir, Mithran Goonewardene
This narrative review synthesizes the available evidence that assesses the potential link between orthodontic treatment and gingival/periodontal health. It is believed that excessive mandibular incisor proclination associated with thin labial bone and gingival phenotype is a significant risk factor for developing gingival recession. This review will focus on available gingival phenotypes assessment
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An introduction to “orthodontics in the era of social media” issue Semin. Orthod. (IF 4.2) Pub Date : 2023-10-24 Dalya Al-Moghrabi
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Microbiota changes in the periodontium in response to orthodontic forces Semin. Orthod. (IF 4.2) Pub Date : 2023-10-20 M. Palone, C. Preite, L. Lombardo
Nowadays, there is a growing demand for orthodontic treatment in both adolescents and adults, with the main purpose of improving facial aesthetics. However, orthodontic treatment is not free of risks to the patient since it promotes the accumulation of plaque and can therefore have a negative impact on both dental hard tissues and the periodontium. For these reasons, quantitative and qualitative changes
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