Written by Hannah T. Hughes
Published on Vol 5 Issue 2, 2025
The clinical effectiveness of clear aligners hinges on how accurately forces are transmitted through the interface between aligners and attachments. This study aimed to investigate the microscopic fit between two types of aligner materials—Duran+ and Zendura FLX—and two attachment designs, rectangular and optimized, using scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Fifty-six attachment–aligner samples were prepared and divided evenly into four groups: rectangular attachments with Duran+ (n = 14), rectan
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Written by Lucie L. Kaczmarek
Published on Vol 5 Issue 2, 2025
The growing use of clear aligners in orthodontics has stimulated the advancement of biomechanical materials designed to enhance treatment effectiveness. The clinical success of these systems depends largely on their mechanical characteristics. This study aimed to assess the Young’s modulus of Clear-Blokker® (Scheu Dental), a photopolymerisable resin employed for bonding clear aligners, and to analyze its mechanical response under varying curing durations (5 s and 10 s) and storage environments (
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Written by Mariam F. Khalil
Published on Vol 5 Issue 2, 2025
Orthodontic mini-implants often face challenges related to mobility and anchorage loss. The stabilization disc (SD), a flat device with four prongs made from biocompatible metals like titanium or stainless steel, has been developed to reinforce implant stability by distributing forces more evenly and reducing localized stress around the implant site. This study investigates how the inclusion of an SD affects the mechanical performance of mini-implants under orthodontic forces. A finite element m
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Written by Pavel C. Kaczmarek
Published on Vol 5 Issue 2, 2025
This study explored how the use of 3D-printed phantom heads representing cleft lip and palate (CLP) affects learning and satisfaction in fourth-year dental students at J. W. Goethe University Frankfurt. The aim was to determine whether hands-on interaction with these models improves understanding and retention of relevant anatomical knowledge compared to traditional lectures. Researchers created six life-sized phantom heads with detachable mandibles—three exhibiting unilateral and three bilatera
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Written by Usman Singh
Published on Vol 5 Issue 2, 2025
To investigate the potential cytotoxic and hormone-disrupting effects of materials commonly employed in removable orthodontic retainers. Studies published between 2015 and 2025 were reviewed, including in vitro assessments of cell toxicity, estrogenic activity, in vivo tissue responses, and clinical biomarker evaluations of PMMA plates, thermoplastic foils, 3D-printed resins, PEEK, and fiber-reinforced composites. A total of 38 laboratory studies and 10 clinical studies satisfied the inclusion c
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Written by Camila P. Ramirez
Published on Vol 5 Issue 2, 2025
To investigate mandibular motion patterns in an orthodontic population through the use of the Modjaw® optical tracking system. Materials and Methods: A cohort of 154 orthodontic patients underwent mandibular movement assessment. Skeletal relationships were classified using ANB angles, while dental classification was derived from digital casts. Recordings followed the manufacturer’s guidelines, capturing centric occlusion–maximum intercuspation (CO–MI) discrepancies, maximal mouth opening, Bennet
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Written by Naledi D. Diallo
Published on Vol 5 Issue 2, 2025
Nickel-containing archwires, especially those fabricated from nickel-titanium (NiTi) and stainless steel (SS), are essential in fixed orthodontic therapy due to their favorable mechanical characteristics. Nonetheless, concerns persist regarding nickel-induced hypersensitivity, cytotoxic effects, and the release of metal ions, particularly nickel. This narrative review examines contemporary evidence on nickel release from orthodontic archwires, extending previous systematic reviews by evaluating
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Written by Lucie F. Kaczmarek
Published on Vol 5 Issue 2, 2025
This study provides a comprehensive review of scientific evidence addressing preventive measures for white spot lesions (WSLs) that develop as a consequence of fixed orthodontic treatment. WSLs, which arise from enamel demineralization, create both aesthetic and functional complications. The review focuses on assessing the efficacy of various preventive approaches aimed at minimizing WSL occurrence during orthodontic therapy. A detailed literature search was performed using MeSH terms including
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Written by Noura Haddad
Published on Vol 5 Issue 2, 2025
This research investigates the ability of final-year dental students at Al-Iraqia University to accurately diagnose and refer patients with different degrees of malocclusion using a structured questionnaire. The survey included photographs and radiographs of five treated cases sourced from two textbooks. A total of 165 students were asked to evaluate each case, determine whether orthodontic or surgical intervention was indicated, and identify contributing factors to an unesthetic facial profile,
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