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Short term effects of interceptive expansion treatment: a prospective study
ConclusionsA removable expansion plate is successful in improving the transversal dental dimensions of the maxilla. Statistically significant sagittal effects on molar occlusion were found. Long-term follow-up is needed to evaluate the long-term stability of this treatment. (Source: The European Journal of Orthodontics)
Source: The European Journal of Orthodontics - April 8, 2021 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research

Reporting, interpretation, and extrapolation issues (SPIN) in abstracts of orthodontic meta-analyses published from 2000 to 2020
ConclusionsFlaws in the reporting and interpretation of the findings of abstracts of meta-analyses, as framed by inclusion of SPIN are persistent in orthodontic research, being more prevalent in meta-analyses of observational studies. Consistent, multidirectional efforts should be endorsed to improve the quality of the disseminated research findings. (Source: The European Journal of Orthodontics)
Source: The European Journal of Orthodontics - March 19, 2021 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research

Methodological quality and risk of bias in orthodontic systematic reviews using AMSTAR and ROBIS
ConclusionsAs the methodological quality rating of orthodontic SRs increases, a reduction in the ROB is evident. (Source: The European Journal of Orthodontics)
Source: The European Journal of Orthodontics - March 16, 2021 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research

Scandcleft randomized trials of primary surgery for unilateral cleft lip and palate: impact of maxillary dental agenesis on craniofacial growth and dental arch relationship in 8 year olds
ConclusionMaxillary dental agenesis impacts on craniofacial growth as well as dental arch relationship and should be considered in orthodontic treatment planning. (Source: The European Journal of Orthodontics)
Source: The European Journal of Orthodontics - March 9, 2021 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research

Three-dimensional changes of the upper airway in patients with Class II malocclusion treated with functional appliances: a systematic review and meta-analysis
ConclusionWeak evidence suggests that FAs can increase OAVs, NAVs, and MCA in growing patients with Class II malocclusion. Weak evidence also suggests that antero-posterior position of HB cannot be affected by FAs. Further studies are necessary to assess the stability of its effect on the upper airway in the long term.RegistrationThe review protocol was not registered prior to the study. (Source: The European Journal of Orthodontics)
Source: The European Journal of Orthodontics - March 3, 2021 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research

Dental anomalies frequency in submucous cleft palate versus complete cleft palate
Conclusions/ImplicationsIndividuals with submucous and complete cleft palate showed similar prevalence for tooth agenesis and supernumerary teeth. Dental anomalies frequency seems not to be a discriminator for subphenotypes of cleft palate. (Source: The European Journal of Orthodontics)
Source: The European Journal of Orthodontics - February 22, 2021 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research

Effects of root –cortex relationship, root shape, and impaction side on treatment duration and root resorption of impacted canines
ConclusionThe presence of root –cortex relationship and abnormal root shape were risk factors for greater EARR of MIC along OTD, which was also significantly influenced by root shape and root–cortex relationship. (Source: The European Journal of Orthodontics)
Source: The European Journal of Orthodontics - February 19, 2021 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research

Nasal ventilation and rapid maxillary expansion (RME): a randomized trial
ConclusionsRME resulted in improvement of nasal skeletal parameters and simulated ventilation with the former being in favour of the HH and the latter not showing significant differences among the three appliances.LimitationAttrition in the K group due to blocked activation rods possibly leading to limited sample to identify any existing group differences.HarmsReplacement of blocked Keles expanders for finalizing treatment.ProtocolThe protocol was not published before the trial commencement.RegistrationAustralian and New Zealand Clinical Trial Registry; ACTRN12617001136392. (Source: The European Journal of Orthodontics)
Source: The European Journal of Orthodontics - February 10, 2021 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research

The reporting quality of split-mouth trials in orthodontics according to CONSORT guidelines: 2015 –19
ConclusionsThe reporting quality of SMTs in orthodontics has much room for improvement. Joint efforts from relevant stakeholders are needed to improve the reporting quality of SMTs and reduce relevant avoidable research waste. (Source: The European Journal of Orthodontics)
Source: The European Journal of Orthodontics - February 8, 2021 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research

Adherence to oral appliance treatment and its determinants in obstructive sleep apnoea patients
Conclusions/implicationsAdherence to OA therapy is mainly the outcome of patients ’ subjective comfort in everyday life through eliminating social disturbance of snoring. To best meet a subject’s individual treatment need and to prevent suboptimal use of OA, a patient-tailored therapy including digital wear-time documentation is recommended. (Source: The European Journal of Orthodontics)
Source: The European Journal of Orthodontics - February 8, 2021 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research

Reporting of the methodological quality of search strategies in orthodontic quantitative systematic reviews
ConclusionsThe reporting quality of search strategies undertaken in orthodontic SRs is at a good level but differences between Cochrane and non-Cochrane reviews currently exist. The reporting of searching of the grey literature and application of no language restrictions can be improved. (Source: The European Journal of Orthodontics)
Source: The European Journal of Orthodontics - December 26, 2020 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research

Scandcleft trial of primary surgery for unilateral cleft lip and palate: Craniofacial cephalometrics at 8 years
ConclusionResults from this study provide proposed norms for the young UCLP before any orthodontic treatment and can be valuable for the clinician in future treatment planning.Trial registrationISRCTN29932826. (Source: The European Journal of Orthodontics)
Source: The European Journal of Orthodontics - December 24, 2020 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research

Impact of oral-health-related quality of life and self-esteem on patients with missing maxillary lateral incisor after orthodontic space closure: a single-blinded, randomized, controlled trial
ConclusionsThe spacing resulting from missing maxillary lateral incisors had a negative impact on the OHRQoL and self-esteem of the participants, while orthodontically closing those spaces had a positive impact on those aspects.Clinical trial registrationThis study was not registered.ProtocolThe protocol was not published before trial commencement. (Source: The European Journal of Orthodontics)
Source: The European Journal of Orthodontics - December 24, 2020 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research

Dentists at War: 12 Who Went Beyond the Call of Duty
Author: WahlNorman. Dentists at War: 12 Who Went Beyond the Call of Duty. Author House. ISBN: 978-1-7283-6007-2, pages: 1. Price: £4.99. (Source: The European Journal of Orthodontics)
Source: The European Journal of Orthodontics - December 22, 2020 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research

Stability of maxillary anterior teeth after 2 years of retention in adolescents: a randomized controlled trial comparing two bonded and a vacuum-formed retainer
ConclusionsAll three retention methods showed equally effective retention capacity and all the changes found in the three groups were small and considered clinically insignificant. Thus, the null hypothesis was confirmed. All three methods can be recommended.Trial registrationNCT04616755 (Source: The European Journal of Orthodontics)
Source: The European Journal of Orthodontics - December 22, 2020 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research