The purpose of this editorial is to systematically analyze the variety and potency of various
aging variables affecting the morphology, structure, and mechanical properties of polymeric …

The purpose of this 2-part opinion article was to project the developments expected to occur
in the next few years in orthodontic materials research and applications. Part 1 reviewed …

Introduction: The labiolingual inclination of maxillary and mandibular incisors is considered
by many orthodontists to be an important determinant of pleasing dental esthetics and ideal …

Objective: To test the null hypothesis that there is no effect of maxillary incisor labiolingual
inclination and anteroposterior (AP) position on smiling profile esthetics in young adult …

The purpose of this research was to investigate the torque capacity of active and passive self-
ligating brackets compared with metallic, ceramic, and polycarbonate edgewise brackets …

Introduction This study aimed to provide an initial investigation into the mandibular curve of
Wilson (COW) handling using the Invisalign appliance (Align Technology, Santa Clara …

Introduction: The exact composition and material properties of the metal alloys used in
orthodontics are usually not identified by or even available from manufacturers. This makes …

Structured Abstract Authors–Pandis N, Strigou S, Eliades T Objectives–To test the
hypothesis that the engagement mode of wire to bracket affects the buccolingual inclination …

Introduction Torque of the maxillary incisors is essential in esthetics and proper occlusion,
while torque expression is influenced by many factors. The aim of this finite element study …

Objective: The force moment providing rotation of the tooth around the x-axis (buccal-
lingual) is referred to as torque expression in orthodontic literature. Many factors affect …