Objective: To compare the amount of expressed frictional resistance between orthodontic
self-ligating brackets and conventionally ligated brackets in vitro as reported in the literature. …

Objectives: To systematically review the literature to assess the quality of evidence related to
corticotomy-assisted orthodontic treatment (CAOT) as adjunctive treatment in orthodontics. …

This study evaluated the effect of pulsed ultrasound on tissue repair and bone growth during
mandibular osteodistraction. Twenty-one rabbits were divided into three groups of 7. The …

OBJECTIVE: Low-intensity pulsed ultrasound (LIPUS) demonstrated anabolic effects on
cementoblasts, odontoblasts, and periodontal ligament cells. However, LIPUS effect on human …

Methods: Cultured HGFs were exposed to osteogenic medium containing a wide range of
Dex concentrations (0.01-10 µM). The osteogenic phenotype was assessed based on …

Therapeutic ultrasound is known to enhance bone-fracture healing. The purpose of this article
was to study the effect of therapeutic ultrasound on mandibular incisor development and …

Objective: The purpose of this study was to investigate the efficacy of (Pro Seal) sealant in
preventing enamel decalcification in-vivo and compare its effect with fluoride varnish and …

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relative to the neighboring teeth. A twoweek latency period, however, may be too long for an …

Objective This study was conducted to review the changes in airways after maxillary anterior
advancement by distraction osteogenesis in patients with cleft lip and palate. Materials and …

INTRODUCTION: Chronic renal failure (CRF) in growing children can affect their physical
growth status. The objective of this research was to study the craniofacial morphology of …