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OBJECTIVE: Evaluation of individual growth is important in orthodontics. The aim of this study was to develop a convenient software that can evaluate current growth status and predict further growth....
OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the mechanical performance of mini-screws during insertion into artificial bone with use of the driving torque tester (Biomaterials Korea, Seoul, Korea),...
OBJECTIVE: This study was performed to investigate the influences of extraction and nonextraction treatment on smile esthetics by measuring dental arch width changes.
METHODS: Pretreatment and posttreatment study models of...
The maxillary protraction headgear has been widely used in the treatment of skeletal Class III children with maxillary deficiency. A variety of treatment objectives which allow dentoalveolar movements may be...
OBJECTIVE: Previous studies have reported that morphological features of the first cervical vertebra (atlas) have been associated with mandibular growth direction. The purpose of this study was to show the...
OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of malocclusion and orthodontic treatment on the self-esteem of adolescents.
METHODS: The subjects were composed of 3509 female middle...
OBJECTIVE: To establish proper diagnosis and treatment plan for skeletal Class II malocclusions, some important factors to consider are the patient's skeletal morphology, prognosis as well as the treatment effects....