Akash Rastogi, Payal Sharma, C S Ram, Shubhangi Jain, Monis Raza, Karan Tangri
{"title":"Evaluation of Pain Perception During Orthodontic Debonding of Metallic Brackets with Simultaneous Application of TENS Therapy.","authors":"Akash Rastogi, Payal Sharma, C S Ram, Shubhangi Jain, Monis Raza, Karan Tangri","doi":"10.4274/TurkJOrthod.2023.2022.134","DOIUrl":"10.4274/TurkJOrthod.2023.2022.134","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>The objective of the present study was to evaluate the effectiveness of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) therapy on pain during the debonding procedure.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A placebo-controlled, randomized split - mouth study was conducted on 30 orthodontic patients. The right and left anterior teeth in the maxilla and mandible were randomly allocated to the control and experimental groups (EG) and were stimulated. TENS application was made through a modified electrode probe that was used from an ammeter. The control group (CG) received the mechanical application of the device with no current, whereas the EG received progressively increasing current from 0.1 mA to the point where the patient experienced a mild tingling sensation for 60 s for each tooth. This was followed by a debonding procedure using an orthodontic debonding plier. Pain perception was recorded on a numerical rating scale after debonding each tooth.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The mean pain score was higher in the CG than in the EG, and the difference between the two groups was significant (p=0.001). The pain score was higher in the mandibular teeth than in the maxillary teeth, and the difference between the two groups was also significant (p=0.021). Pain score was higher in female subjects than in male subjects, and the difference between the two groups was significant (p=0.015).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The application of TENS therapy results in pain reduction during the debonding procedure. The female subjects experienced more pain. Higher pain scores were recorded for the mandibular anterior teeth than for the maxillary teeth.</p>","PeriodicalId":37013,"journal":{"name":"Turkish Journal of Orthodontics","volume":"37 1","pages":"50-55"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2024-03-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10986452/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140332135","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}
Danelin Peña-Reyes, Jessica Quereza Freitas, Karina Maria Salvatore Freitas, Silvio Augusto Bellini-Pereira, Aron Aliaga-Del Castillo, Guilherme Janson, Marcos Roberto Freitas
{"title":"Third Molar Comparison in Class I and II Extraction and Non-extraction Orthodontic Treatment: A Retrospective Longitudinal Study.","authors":"Danelin Peña-Reyes, Jessica Quereza Freitas, Karina Maria Salvatore Freitas, Silvio Augusto Bellini-Pereira, Aron Aliaga-Del Castillo, Guilherme Janson, Marcos Roberto Freitas","doi":"10.4274/TurkJOrthod.2023.2022.160","DOIUrl":"10.4274/TurkJOrthod.2023.2022.160","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study compared third molar angulation and eruption status in Class I and II malocclusions after orthodontic treatment with and without first premolar extractions.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The sample comprised 93 patients divided into four groups: Group 1, Class I malocclusion treated with first premolar extractions; Group 2, Class I malocclusion treated without extractions; Group 3, Class II malocclusion treated with first premolar extractions; and Group 4, Class II malocclusion treated without extractions. Panoramic radiographs were used to evaluate the third molar mesiodistal angulations at T1 (pretreatment), T2 (posttreatment), and T3 (long-term posttreatment). Third molar eruption status was assessed in dental casts. Intergroup angulations and eruption status comparisons were performed using one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA), followed by Tukey's test and Kruskal-Wallis test, respectively.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Significantly greater mesial angulation and percentage of erupted right maxillary third molars were observed in the Class I extraction group. Significantly greater eruption status of the right mandibular third molars was observed in the Class I and Class II malocclusion extraction groups.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Class I and II malocclusion extraction treatment exhibited more favorable angulations and a greater number of erupted third molars than non-extraction treatment. The non-extraction groups exhibited a greater percentage of unerupted third molars.</p>","PeriodicalId":37013,"journal":{"name":"Turkish Journal of Orthodontics","volume":"37 1","pages":"7-13"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2024-03-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10986453/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140332140","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}
Serpil Çokakoğlu, Ruhi Nalçacı, Subutay Han Altıntaş, Fatih Atıcı
{"title":"Can a Self-etching Primer be Effective in Bonding Aligner Attachments to Different Types of Ceramics?","authors":"Serpil Çokakoğlu, Ruhi Nalçacı, Subutay Han Altıntaş, Fatih Atıcı","doi":"10.4274/TurkJOrthod.2023.2022.173","DOIUrl":"10.4274/TurkJOrthod.2023.2022.173","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>This <i>in vitro</i> study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of pretreatment with a self-etching primer for bonding aligner attachments to lithium disilicate (LD) and monolithic zirconia (MZ) ceramics.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Forty ceramics, including LD (n=20) and MZ (n=20), were divided into four study groups according to the surface pretreatments: LD specimens pretreated with universal primer (Monobond Plus, MP) after hydrofluoric acid etching (Group 1); MZ ceramics pretreated with MP after sandblasting (Group 2); LD ceramics pretreated with self-etching ceramic primer (Monobond etch & prime, MEP) (Group 3); and MZ ceramics pretreated with MEP after sandblasting (Group 4). The aligner composite (GC Aligner Connect) and universal adhesive (GPremio Bond) were used to prepare the resin attachments. The bond strength was evaluated by micro-shear bond strength (SBS) testing (0.1 mm/min) after thermocycling, and the remnant adhesive was scored according to the resin attachment remnant index (RARI). The SBS data were analyzed using ANOVA and Tukey tests, and the RARI scores were analyzed using the chi-square test.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Group 1 had the lowest SBS, and group 2 had the highest SBS. There were significant differences between the groups in terms of bond strength (p<0.05). The RARI scores showed no significant differences, regardless of the pretreatment and ceramic type.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The use of a self-etching primer increased the bond strength of resin attachments on LD ceramics. For zirconia ceramics, both ceramic primers are recommended for aligner attachment bonding.</p>","PeriodicalId":37013,"journal":{"name":"Turkish Journal of Orthodontics","volume":"37 1","pages":"30-35"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2024-03-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10986456/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140332158","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}
Philippe Farha, Sarah Abu Arqub, Mona Sayegh Ghoussoub
{"title":"Correlation Between Cephalometric Values and Soft Tissue Profile in Class I and Class II Adult Patients based on Vertical Patterns.","authors":"Philippe Farha, Sarah Abu Arqub, Mona Sayegh Ghoussoub","doi":"10.4274/TurkJOrthod.2023.2022.20","DOIUrl":"10.4274/TurkJOrthod.2023.2022.20","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>To compare soft tissue profile variations between Class I and Class II adult patients due to three vertical skeletal facial patterns (normodivergent, hypodivergent and hyperdivergent) and determine which skeletal variation has the most significant impact on soft tissue profile.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Retrospective soft tissue profile analysis was performed on lateral cephalograms of 131 adult patients. The analysis was divided into two categories correlated with subnasal and general soft tissue profiles. The sample was divided based on two sagittal skeletal patterns (Class I and II) and three vertical groups. In addition, comparisons were made between males and females. Viewbox 4 was used for the analysis. Descriptive, comparative, and correlation statistics were performed using SPSS software.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Statistically significant inter-gender differences were found at the subnasal profile level, but not at the general profile level. No significant differences were observed when comparing subnasal profiles for the sagittal groups. However, significant differences were observed at the level of the general profile, especially at the level of Z-angle, lower lip, and chin prominence. In the vertical groups, hyperdivergent facial patterns had significant differences at the level of subnasal and general profiles compared with other vertical facial patterns.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Females had more convex subnasal profiles than males. Hyperdivergent facial patterns had an impact on both general and subnasal soft tissue profiles. The sagittal dimension affected only the general soft tissue profile. Therefore, changes in the vertical dimension had the greatest impact on facial esthetics.</p>","PeriodicalId":37013,"journal":{"name":"Turkish Journal of Orthodontics","volume":"37 1","pages":"36-43"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2024-03-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10986451/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140332159","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":"Comparison of Rapid Maxillary Expansion and Alternate Rapid Maxillary Expansion and Constriction Protocols with Face Mask Therapy.","authors":"Göksu Emek Kayafoğlu, Elçin Esenlik","doi":"10.4274/TurkJOrthod.2023.2022.141","DOIUrl":"10.4274/TurkJOrthod.2023.2022.141","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study compared dentoskeletal and soft tissue changes with face mask (FM) therapy. Rapid maxillary expansion (RME) and alternate rapid maxillary expansion and constriction (Alt-RAMEC) protocols were used with the two different types of expansion appliance, and their effects on the treatment outcome were investigated.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The study consisted of 79 (37 and 42 patients in the RME and Alt-RAMEC groups with FM, respectively) patients who had received FM treatment. The effects of the RME/FM (20 female, 17 male) and Alt-RAMEC/FM (14 female, 28 male) protocols were evaluated using lateral cephalometric films. The chronological ages of the RME/FM and Alt-RAMEC/FM groups were 11.58 and 11.99 years, respectively. In addition, both groups were divided into two subgroups based on the design of the expansion appliance (Spolyar or full coverage type). Differences in all parameters were analyzed using Student's t-tests.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The maxilla significantly moved forward in both the RME/FM and Alt-RAMEC/FM groups (p<0.001). No significant skeletal differences were observed between the groups. Sagittal movement of the upper incisors significantly increased, and the lower incisors significantly retruded in both groups. While similar skeletal changes were found between the Spolyar and full-coverage appliance groups, the upper incisors protruded significantly more in the full-coverage type.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>RME/FM and Alt-RAMEC/FM therapies were found to be efficient for maxillary protraction and resulted in similar skeletal changes. A full-coverage expansion appliance produced a more upper incisor protrusion than a spherical-type appliance.</p>","PeriodicalId":37013,"journal":{"name":"Turkish Journal of Orthodontics","volume":"36 4","pages":"231-238"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2023-12-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10763603/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139075313","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}
Philippe Farha, Monique Nguyen, Divakar Karanth, Calogero Dolce, Sarah Abu Arqub
{"title":"Orthodontic Localization of Impacted Canines: Review of the Cutting-edge Evidence in Diagnosis and Treatment Planning Based on 3D CBCT Images.","authors":"Philippe Farha, Monique Nguyen, Divakar Karanth, Calogero Dolce, Sarah Abu Arqub","doi":"10.4274/TurkJOrthod.2023.2022.131","DOIUrl":"10.4274/TurkJOrthod.2023.2022.131","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>A thorough clinical and radiographical assessment of an impacted maxillary canine's location forms the basis for proper diagnosis and successful treatment outcomes. Implementing a correct biomechanical approach for directing force application primarily relies on its precise localization. Poor biomechanical planning can resorb the roots of adjacent teeth and result in poor periodontal outcomes of the canine that has been disimpacted. Furthermore, treatment success and time strongly rely on an accurate assessment of the severity of impaction, which depends on its 3D spatial location. The evolution of cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) radiographs provides more detailed information regarding the location of the impacted canines. In addition, the literature has shown that CBCT imaging has enhanced the quality of diagnosis and treatment planning by obtaining a more precise localization of impacted canines. This review article highlights current evidence regarding comprehensive evaluation of three-dimensional orientations of impacted canines on CBCT images for precise diagnosis and treatment planning.</p>","PeriodicalId":37013,"journal":{"name":"Turkish Journal of Orthodontics","volume":"36 4","pages":"261-269"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2023-12-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10763599/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139075317","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":"Diode Laser versus Conventional Surgical Circumferential Supracrestal Fiberotomy in Preventing Relapse of Orthodontically Derotated Teeth: A Randomised Control Trial.","authors":"Swati Kharb, Abhita Malhotra, Puneet Batra, Nitin Arora, Ashish Kumar Singh","doi":"10.4274/TurkJOrthod.2023.2022.31","DOIUrl":"10.4274/TurkJOrthod.2023.2022.31","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>To evaluate the effectiveness of a diode laser (810 nm) for circumferential supracrestal fiberotomy compared with conventional surgical circumferential supracrestal fiberotomy in preventing rotational relapse in orthodontically treated cases.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Seventy-six patients (age range from 18-25 years) with mandibular crowding ranging between 5-8 mm and rotation >10˚ (from the individualized arch form) treated non-extraction with a straight wire appliance (McLaughlin, Bennet, Trevisi; 0.022 inch) prescription were selected for the study. The patients were randomly allocated into 3 groups of 22 patients each: Group 1 (Control group-No circumferential supracrestal fiberotomy), Group 2 (Conventional circumferential supracrestal fiberotomy), and Group 3 (diode laser circumferential supracrestal fiberotomy). After leveling and alignment up to \"0.019x0.025\" stainless steel wire, the arch wire was removed for a period of 1 month. Impressions were made and the poured casts were scanned. The 3D models (.STL files) were evaluated for changes in the irregularity index and rotational relapse.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>One-way ANOVA and post-hoc Tukey's test were used for data analysis. Group 1 (Control group) showed greater relapse in both irregularity index and rotation angulations in comparison with Groups 2 and 3, which was statistically significant (p<0.001). There was no statistically significant difference in irregularity index and rotational relapse between Group 2 and Group 3 (p=0.35 for irregularity index, and p=0.41 for rotational relapse).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The control group showed significantly more relapse than both circumferential supracrestal fiberotomy groups. Both conventional and diode laser circumferential supracrestal fiberotomy decreased the relapse tendency.</p>","PeriodicalId":37013,"journal":{"name":"Turkish Journal of Orthodontics","volume":"36 4","pages":"224-230"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2023-12-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10763602/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139075314","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}
Serap Titiz Yurdakal, Ekrem Oral, İbrahim Erhan Gelgör
{"title":"Outcomes of Presurgical Nasoalveolar Molding using Modified Nostril Retainers in Patients with Unilateral Cleft Lip and Palate at an Average Follow-up of 2 Years.","authors":"Serap Titiz Yurdakal, Ekrem Oral, İbrahim Erhan Gelgör","doi":"10.4274/TurkJOrthod.2023.2022.98","DOIUrl":"10.4274/TurkJOrthod.2023.2022.98","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Presurgical nasoalveolar molding (PNAM) using a modified nostril retainer is a new treatment approach. This study aimed to evaluate the outcomes of early nasal molding using this approach with an average follow-up of 2 years in patients with severe unilateral cleft lip and palate.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This retrospective study included 18 patients with unilateral cleft lip and palate without genetic syndromes who underwent PNAM with modified nostril retainers. The Grayson technique was employed with an intraoral plate to approximate cleft segments. Nasal molding was initiated before reducing the cleft width to 5 mm. Measurements, including alar base height ratio (ABHR), nasal floor width ratio (NFWR), columellar length ratio (CLR), columellar angle (CA), and nostril axis inclination on the cleft and non-cleft sides (NAI-C and NAI-NC, respectively), were calculated from standard photographs taken before PNAM (T1), after PNAM (T2), after an average of 1.81 months post-surgery (T3), and after an average of 2.2 years after T3 (T4). Pairwise comparisons of values at the four time points were conducted.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>NFWR, CLR, CA, NAI-C and NAI-NC significantly increased after PNAM (p<0.05). However, no significant change was observed in ABHR (p>0.05) from T1 to T2. These outcomes were maintained at T4, and no patient developed a mega nostril.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The use of a modified nostril retainer for nasal molding appears to provide stability during the high probability of relapse reported in the literature.</p>","PeriodicalId":37013,"journal":{"name":"Turkish Journal of Orthodontics","volume":"36 4","pages":"254-260"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2023-12-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10763604/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139075318","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}
M Dilip Kumar, Haritha Pottipalli Sathyanarayana, Vignesh Kailasam
{"title":"Effectiveness of Functional Mandibular Advancer in Patients with Class II Malocclusion: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.","authors":"M Dilip Kumar, Haritha Pottipalli Sathyanarayana, Vignesh Kailasam","doi":"10.4274/TurkJOrthod.2022.2022.110","DOIUrl":"10.4274/TurkJOrthod.2022.2022.110","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>We aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of functional mandibular advancer (FMA) in treating growing patients with Class II malocclusion.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Electronic searches were conducted in MEDLINE (via PubMed), Cochrane Library, Web of Science, Scopus, Embase, and Lilacs from 1945 to 30<sup>th</sup> November 2021. Studies were selected based on the following inclusion criteria: human studies, Class II growing patient treated with FMA, untreated control group or a comparable group treated with another fixed functional appliance, pre- and post-treatment lateral cephalograms/magnetic resonance imaging/cone-beam computed tomography, randomized clinical trials, prospective studies, and retrospective studies. Data extraction of the included articles was independently performed independently by two authors. The risk of bias was assessed using the ROBINS-I tool. Meta-analysis was performed using the inverse generic model.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Seven articles met the criteria and were included in the systematic review and three articles were included in the meta-analysis. Three studies had at low risk of bias and four studies had a moderate risk of bias. All articles reported anterior positioning of the mandible along with an increase in mandibular length. The meta-analysis results indicated a negligible difference between FMA and other functional appliances for the parameters SNA [0.11, 95% confidence interval (CI) of -1.07 and 1.29] and ANB (-1.00, 95% CI of -1.34 and -0.65). The evidence was limited for soft tissue changes.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Class II correction with FMA involved a combination of skeletal and dentoalveolar changes and was similar to other fixed functional appliances.</p>","PeriodicalId":37013,"journal":{"name":"Turkish Journal of Orthodontics","volume":"36 4","pages":"270-279"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2023-12-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10763597/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139075315","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":"Has the COVID-19 Pandemic Affected Orthodontists' Interest in Various Orthodontic Appliances?","authors":"Merve Nur Eğlenen, Mehmet Ali Yavan","doi":"10.4274/TurkJOrthod.2023.2022.124","DOIUrl":"10.4274/TurkJOrthod.2023.2022.124","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>To determine the changes in orthodontists' interest in various orthodontic appliances during the coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A questionnaire probing respondents' interest in orthodontic appliances and techniques, including standard buccal metal brackets, self-ligating brackets, standard ceramic brackets, lingual brackets, clear aligners, orthodontic facemasks, removable functional appliances, fixed functional appliances, orthognathic surgery, orthodontic miniscrews, and lingual retainers, was prepared using Google Forms and then sent to the Turkish Orthodontic Society to invite all members of the society to participate in the survey. Of the 1903 members invited, 230 (response rate, 12.08%) orthodontists completed the questionnaire.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The respondents' interest in brackets did not change among 70% of the respondents (standard buccal metal bracket 80%, self-ligating bracket 72.2%, standard ceramic bracket 77%, and lingual bracket 76.5%). A significant difference was observed between the genders only about the interest in standard metal brackets and fixed functional appliances (p<0.05 for both). Interest in standard metal brackets decreased as respondents' work experience increased (p<0.05). The interest in self-ligating brackets was higher among respondents with 1-5 years of experience than among other respondents (p<0.05). Interest in self-ligating brackets increased more among lecturers and residents than among clinicians (p<0.05).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The interest of orthodontists in clear aligners showed the highest increase during the COVID-19 pandemic among all orthodontic appliances, whereas their interest in other appliances, particularly standard buccal metal brackets, did not change.</p>","PeriodicalId":37013,"journal":{"name":"Turkish Journal of Orthodontics","volume":"36 4","pages":"216-223"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2023-12-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10763601/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139075316","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}