Introduction: In this in-vitro study, we evaluated the temperature changes in the pulp chamber during bracket bonding using 4 different light sources. Methods: Eighty intact extracted maxillary central incisors were used. ...

The purpose of this study was to establish normative data for mesiodistal tooth crown dimensions with respect to malocclusions and gender differences in Turkish sample. The subjects were randomly selected and assigned to ...

Introduction: The aim of this study was to evaluate the cytotoxic effects of orthodontic mini-implants on gingival fibroblasts and osteoblasts. Methods: The orthodontic mini-implants used in this study were Orthodontic ...

Purpose To evaluate the effects of bioresorbable fixation screws (BFSs) on human gingival fibroblast (HGF) and mouse osteoblast (MC3T3-E1) cell viability. Materials and Methods The KLS Martin SonicPins Rx, Synthes RapidSorb ...

Introduction: The aim of this study was to evaluate the cytotoxic effects of three different light-cured orthodontic composites. Material and methods: Light Bond (Reliance orthodontic products), Grengloo (Ormco corporation), ...

Objective We evaluated the efficacy of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) and low-intensity pulsed ultrasound (LIPUS), alone and in combination, in triggering new bone formation. Study design Sixteen New Zealand white rabbits ...

Background: In current study we aimed to examine the effect of a low-level laser therapy on the pain, mouth opening and swelling of patients whose impacted 3rd molar tooth was extracted in addition measurement volumetrically ...

Introduction The aim of this case report was to present the dentofacial changes obtained with bone anchorage in a Class II patient with moderate to severe crowding. Methods A boy, aged 14.5 years, with a dolichofacial type, ...

Objectives: The aim of the present study was to assess whether the use of platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) decreased the pain, swelling, and trismus levels of postoperative third molar surgery. Materials and Methods: In a ...