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{"title":"The effect of expired orthodontic bonding material on primary human gingival fibroblasts: <i>In vitro</i> study.","authors":"Maysaa Z Khojah, Abdel-Rahman Youssef, Elham N Alsahafi","doi":"10.4103/jos.jos_67_24","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/jos.jos_67_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>Composite resins and bonding agents are indispensable in orthodontic practice, necessitating a thorough understanding of their cytotoxic effects, particularly when expired. This study aimed to evaluate the influence of expired composite and bonding materials on human gingival fibroblasts (hGFs).</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>Both expired and nonexpired composite resins and bonding agents were tested on hGFs using direct exposure methods. Viability assays, morphological evaluations, and wound healing assays were conducted at 24 and 72 hours post exposure.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Exposure to both expired and nonexpired materials led to significant reductions in hGF viability and alterations in morphology. Wound healing assays demonstrated impaired migratory abilities of hGFs following exposure to these materials.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The study highlights the importance of prudent material selection, handling, and monitoring in orthodontic practice to mitigate adverse effects on gingival tissues. Proper management of expired materials is crucial for cost-effectiveness, waste reduction, and patient safety. Further research into the long-term impacts of expired materials on gingival and periodontal health is imperative to ensure clinical treatment safety and efficacy. This investigation provides valuable insights into the biocompatibility of orthodontic bonding materials and emphasizes the necessity for continued vigilance in their usage to uphold patient welfare and treatment quality.</p>","PeriodicalId":16604,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Orthodontic Science","volume":"14 ","pages":"3"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12036753/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144064084","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Difference in force decay latex and non-latex elastic band based on duration of elastic use and salivary pH concentration: <i>In vitro</i> study.","authors":"Rasdiana Bakri, Baharuddin M Ranggang, Nasyrah Hidayati","doi":"10.4103/jos.jos_58_24","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/jos.jos_58_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study aimed to determine the difference in force decay between latex and non-latex elastic bands based on duration of use and salivary pH concentration.</p><p><strong>Material and method: </strong>The calculation of the sample size in this study used Federer. Total sample size is 80 and divided into four groups. First group consists of 20 elastic bands made from latex immersed in artificial saliva pH 5.2, second group consists of 20 elastic bands made from latex immersed in artificial saliva pH 6.7, third group consists of 20 elastic bands made from non-latex immersed in artificial saliva pH 5.2, and fourth group consists of 20 non-latex elastic bands immersed in artificial saliva pH 6.7. All samples were incubated at 37°C, and force magnitude was measured with a digital force gauge.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The most force decay occurred in the first 24 hours when immersed in artificial saliva and was constant for up to 72 hours<i>.</i> The elastic band immersed in salivary pH concentration showed greater force decay compared with pH 6.7 both latex and non-latex.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>There was a significant difference in force decay of elastic bands made from latex and non-latex based on duration of elastic use. Force decay of elastic bands made from non-latex was greater than latex material. There was a difference in force decay elastic bands made from latex and non-latex based on the pH concentration of saliva. Force decay elastic band made from non-latex is greater than latex material and greater at pH 5.2 compared to 6.7.</p>","PeriodicalId":16604,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Orthodontic Science","volume":"14 ","pages":"7"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12036759/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144005741","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Evaluation of miniscrew-assisted maxillary expansion in the treatment of unilateral maxillary constriction: A finite element study.","authors":"Shravan Shetty, Phad Sharad Trimbakrao, Utkarsh Mangal, Suraj Patil, Shah Mohammed Abdul Khader, M V Ashith, Satish Shenoy","doi":"10.4103/jos.jos_71_24","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/jos.jos_71_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>The present study focused on evaluating and comparing the stresses and displacements generated by various designs of miniscrew-assisted maxillary expansion appliances. The primary focus of this study is on a modified design for treating unilateral maxillary constriction, analyzed using the finite element method (FEM).</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>Using computed tomography (CT) scans and the modeling software Mimics, a three-dimensional (3D) mesh model of the skull and related maxillary structures was created. First, the necessary material characteristics were determined using FEM. Three models of miniscrew-assisted maxillary expansion appliances were then tested with ANSYS simulation software: (a) a bone-anchored rapid palatal expander (BARPE), (b) a conventional miniscrew-assisted rapid palatal expansion (C-MARPE), and (c) an asymmetric design of a MARPE focusing on unilateral expansion (U-MARPE). The asymmetric U-MARPE design features an attachment connecting the expander to the teeth on only one half of the maxilla. The stress, displacement, and distribution predictions for all three types of expanders were subsequently evaluated via FEM.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Tooth displacement in the U-MARPE (on the expander-to-tooth attachment side) and C-MARPE groups was greater than that in the BARPE group. The stresses on the teeth were lowest in the BARPE and U-MARPE groups (on the expander-to-no-tooth attachment side). C-MARPE exhibited a symmetrical stress distribution around the miniscrew areas. Overall, U-MARPE generated the greatest amount of asymmetric von Mises stress and displacement on the dental landmarks.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This research indicates that, compared to other models, U-MARPE achieves more favorable unilateral expansion effects. The current U-MARPE design can be effectively used to correct unilateral transverse anomalies.</p>","PeriodicalId":16604,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Orthodontic Science","volume":"14 ","pages":"10"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12036765/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144022598","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"McNamara analysis comparison between Indigenous and Chinese ethnic with skeletal class I malocclusion in Medan.","authors":"Ervina Sofyanti, Angeline Christy, Felix Edwin, Maria Sitanggang, Erliera Sufarnap, Zamri Radzi","doi":"10.4103/jos.jos_92_24","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/jos.jos_92_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>To compare lateral cephalometric variables based on McNamara analysis between Indigenous and Chinese-Indonesian ethnic patients with skeletal class I malocclusion from Medan city.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>Simple random sampling of retrospective data from pre-treatment lateral cephalograms of orthodontic adult patients of three successive generations of the Mongoloid race in Medan from 2015 to 2023. Thus, the <i>unpaired t</i>-test and <i>Mann-Whitney</i> test were conducted after the normality test to compare the cephalometric analysis between Indigenous and Chinese-Indonesian ethnicities.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>This cross-sectional study analyzed 32 Indigenous and 34 Chinese ethnic lateral cephalograms. There were significant differences (<i>P</i> < 0.05) between Indigenous and Chinese ethnic in the lower pharynx, nasolabial angle, A to N perpendicular, maxillomandibular differential, and Pog to N Perpendicular variables for skeletal parameters. There were also significant differences (<i>P</i> < 0.05) in nasolabial angle for the soft tissue parameter and lower pharynx for the airway parameter. Conversely, there were no significant differences (<i>P</i> > 0.05) between these groups in the Co-A, Co-gnathion, lower anterior facial height (LAFH), facial axis angle, and mandibular plane angle for skeletal parameters. There were also no significant differences (<i>P</i> > 0.05) in upper incisor to A and lower incisor to A-Pog for dental parameters. Furthermore, there were also no significant differences (<i>P</i> > 0.05) in cant of the upper lip for soft tissue parameters and upper pharynx for airway.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>It is advisable to consider certain landmarks and reference lines based on McNamara cephalometry parameters that showed a significant difference between Indigenous and Chinese ethnic groups with skeletal class I malocclusion when determining diagnosis and formulating individualized orthodontic treatment plans for multiethnic subpopulation patients in Medan.</p>","PeriodicalId":16604,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Orthodontic Science","volume":"14 ","pages":"6"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12036756/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144064080","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Prediction of overbite improvement in deep bite correction using clear aligner therapy.","authors":"Thu-Trang Pham, Hong Thuy Pham Thi, Cao Binh Tran, Ngoc Quang Dong, Viet Hoang","doi":"10.4103/jos.jos_87_24","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/jos.jos_87_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>This study aimed to determine the accuracy of overbite correction in patients with deep bite using the clear aligner therapy (CAT).</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>This retrospective study included 31 patients prescribed orthodontic treatment using CAT from January 2020 to January 2024. Clinical information was collected via X-ray results at pre-treatment and post-treatment stages. Treatment outcomes were measured at three stages: pre-treatment, post-treatment (clinical results), and predict treatment (predict results) as programmed in ClinCheck®.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Significant changes were observed in X-ray in both overbite (3.85 ± 1.38 mm to 2.93 ± 1.13 mm) and overjet (5.19 ± 1.79 mm to 3.43 ± 1.14 mm) following CAT. For clinical crown lengthening (CCL) of tooth 31, significant differences were noted between pre-treatment and post-treatment (-0.31 ± 0.66 mm) and between predicted and clinical results (-0.21 ± 0.58 mm). For CCL of tooth 41, significant differences were found between pre-treatment and post-treatment (-0.36 ± 0.66 mm) and between prediction and post-treatment (-0.32 ± 0.65 mm). The percentage of deep bites differed significantly between pre-treatment vs predicted treatment (38.10 ± 14.90%), pre-treatment vs post-treatment (11.80 ± 14.30%), and predicted treatment vs post-treatment (-26.40 ± 12.60%). Similar trends were observed in mean overbite (2.77 ± 1.07 mm, 0.69 ± 0.93 mm, and - 2.08 ± 0.83 mm, respectively).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Our findings support the use of CAT as a reliable and aesthetic option for treating deep bite malocclusions.</p>","PeriodicalId":16604,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Orthodontic Science","volume":"14 ","pages":"8"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12036758/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143987835","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Dental maturity in children with cleft lip and palate compared with children without cleft lip and palate living in the Western Region of Saudi Arabia.","authors":"Wafa A Alswajy, Fahad F Alsulaimani","doi":"10.4103/jos.jos_142_24","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/jos.jos_142_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Dental maturity assessment is crucial for orthodontic treatment planning, especially in children with cleft lip and palate (CLP), as they often exhibit delayed dental development. The correlation between dental, skeletal, and chronological age remains uncertain, particularly in complex cases like CLP.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>The aim of this study was to compare the development of permanent teeth in children with cleft lip and palate (CLP) to that of normal children without CLP of the same age and gender.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>The study evaluated panoramic radiographs from 240 children with CLP (112 males, 128 females, ages 5-15, mean age 9.28 years) and 350 healthy controls (187 males, 163 females). Dental age was assessed using the Demirjian method, which evaluates the mineralization stages of seven mandibular teeth on the left side. Radiographs were coded to minimize bias, and dental maturity scores were converted to dental age using gender-specific conversion tables.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>No significant difference in dental age was observed between children with and without CLP across most age groups. However, at age 9, male CLP patients exhibited significantly delayed dental maturity compared to females. High correlations were noted between dental and chronological ages in both groups.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Dental maturity in Saudi children with CLP is generally comparable to their non-CLP counterparts, except for delayed dental development in males at age 9.</p>","PeriodicalId":16604,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Orthodontic Science","volume":"14 ","pages":"9"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12036760/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144029598","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Canine conundrum: Deciphering the factors at play - A systematic review.","authors":"Dishant Mahajan, Ajit V Parihar, Sharvari Mairal, Arya K Das, Akansha Pandey, Sarita Parihar","doi":"10.4103/jos.jos_94_24","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/jos.jos_94_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The objectives of this systematic review are to identify the factors influencing the treatment duration to resolve impacted maxillary canines and to evaluate the time duration to resolve maxillary impacted canines considering these factors. A comprehensive electronic database search was conducted within a limited time period (from 01/01/2001 to 31/12/2023). The literature was sought and collected through PubMed, LILACS, Web of Science, Scopus, and EBSCO. The protocol was registered as CRD42024476064 in the PROSPERO database (http://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO). The selection criteria were based on PI(E)COS. The searches retrieved 678 unique citations. Titles and abstracts identified 264 full articles, from which 19 remained after the inclusion criteria were applied. Factors such as the patient's age, the position and angulation of the impacted canine relative to the midline and lateral incisor, the side of the impaction, and the technique used to address the impaction have a statistically significant impact on the treatment duration for impacted canines. However, the influence of the patient's sex on treatment duration remains inconclusive.</p>","PeriodicalId":16604,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Orthodontic Science","volume":"14 ","pages":"13"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12036762/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143997623","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Debonding forces and failure modes of customized three-dimensional printed nano-ceramic hybrid resin fixed lingual retainers.","authors":"Noor S Alnuaimy, Akram F Alhuwaizi","doi":"10.4103/jos.jos_75_24","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/jos.jos_75_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Retention preserves the optimal esthetic and functional positions of teeth following the termination of active orthodontic treatment. Conventional stainless-steel multistrand fixed retainers have limitations and drawbacks, mainly related to retainer failure.</p><p><strong>Objectives: </strong>Nano-ceramic hybrid resin (SprintRay OnX) was employed to fabricate new, customized three-dimensional (3D)-printed lingual retainers, and their debonding forces and failure modes were evaluated.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>Pairs of premolars were embedded in acrylic blocks. Fifty acrylic blocks were divided into five groups, including three different cross-sections of customized 3D-printed wires- round (1 mm), oval (1 × 1.5 mm), and semi-elliptical (1 × 1.5 mm)- and comparative stainless steel multistrand retainers (G and H and Respond). Retainers were bonded to the teeth using Transbond™ LR Light Cure Adhesive. The models were stored in distilled water for 24 hours, simulating the wet intraoral conditions. Debonding forces and failure modes were then evaluated. A vertical debonding force was applied to the interdental area of the bonded retainer. Post-retainer debonding failure mode was examined under a stereomicroscope (×10 magnification).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Semi-elliptical 3D-printed retainers yielded the highest debonding forces, followed by oval 3D-printed retainers, twisted G and H retainers, round 3D-printed retainers, and Respond retainers. The debonding forces of oval and semi-elliptical 3D-printed retainers did not differ significantly. The 3D-printed retainer groups presented predominantly cohesive failure due to the strong adhesion between the 3D-printed resin and adhesive.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Oval and semi-elliptical 3D-printed retainers exhibited favorable debonding forces.</p>","PeriodicalId":16604,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Orthodontic Science","volume":"14 ","pages":"2"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12036752/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143987834","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Morphology of maxillary and frontal sinuses in different skeletal vertical malocclusions.","authors":"Hafiz Zuhair Ahmed, Irfan Qamruddin, Hina Siddiqui, Sooraj Lohana, Sohail Khan, Sunia Soomar, Hunny, Afreen Panjwani","doi":"10.4103/jos.jos_215_23","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/jos.jos_215_23","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>On every patient's lateral cephalogram, the frontal and maxillary sinuses are the most often seen paranasal sinuses. Impacted teeth alter the morphology of the frontal and maxillary sinuses. Consequently, it has an impact on the patient's look and occlusion.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>To determine the mean height, width, and index of maxillary and frontal sinuses and compare them among high, average, and low-angle patients underwent orthodontic treatment.</p><p><strong>Material and methods: </strong>A total of 192 cephalometric radiographs of patients who presented with malalignment of teeth having high, average, and low angles and underwent orthodontic treatment were selected. On radiograph, frontal sinus, maxillary sinus, and cephalometric landmarks were traced. Patients were divided into different classes of skeletal vertical malocclusion. The morphology of maxillary and frontal sinuses on lateral cephalogram was measured. Means ± SDs of the quantitative variable were calculated. ANOVA test was applied to compare maxillary and frontal sinus heights, widths, and indexes between high-angle, average-angle, and low-angle patients.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The mean ± SD of height, width, and index of frontal sinus was 30.41 ± 2.59, 10.81 ± 1.53, and 3.44 ± 0.68, respectively, while these findings for maxillary sinus were 40.09 ± 2.36, 36.33 ± 3.38, and 1.11 ± 0.07, respectively. The mean frontal sinus width was significantly different among profile angles (<i>P</i> < 0.001), while the mean maxillary sinus width, mean maxillary sinus width, and mean maxillary sinus index were significantly different among profile angles with <i>P</i> < 0.001.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>In comparison to high- and low-angle profiles, the frontal sinus width was greater in the average angle profile. The average width, breadth, and index in the maxillary sinus varied statistically between different angle profiles. In comparison to high- and low-angle profiles, the height, width, and index of the maxillary sinus were all higher in the average angle profile.</p>","PeriodicalId":16604,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Orthodontic Science","volume":"14 ","pages":"5"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12036757/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144064082","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Adult orthodontic consultations in private dental practice: How much information do patients remember when they leave the surgery?","authors":"Ausra Grybaite, Mohammed Awawdeh, Parmjit Singh","doi":"10.4103/jos.jos_86_23","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/jos.jos_86_23","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>With good communication and information retention being key aspects of valid consent, this study aimed to assess adult patient information recall immediately after an orthodontic consultation.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>Adults interested in bracket-based or clear aligners were invited to take part at a single private dental practice. A 45-minute consultation with one of three general dental practitioners (GDPs) primarily providing orthodontics took place. A participant self-completed questionnaire tested recall of 20 items from the consultation. Demographics such as gender, age, level of English, education level, previous orthodontic experience and having a close family member or friend who had orthodontic treatment were also recorded.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Forty-two participants completed the questionnaire, and the information recall rate was 75% (mean score = 15). Three of the 42 participants recalled all 20 items. No statistically significant differences (<i>P</i> < 0.05) were found between information recall and any demographic variable, however, older participants (36 years and over) scored less (mean = 13.83) than participants 18-25 years (mean = 15.6).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>A quarter of information provided during an orthodontic consultation with a GDP in a private dental practice cannot be recalled immediately afterwards by patients and so it is recommended that any verbal or visual information is always supplemented with written information.</p>","PeriodicalId":16604,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Orthodontic Science","volume":"13 ","pages":"48"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11698248/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142932083","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}