Orthodontics

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Orthodontic extraction decisions vary widely in standardized case study

Orthodontists showed fair agreement on extraction decisions in standardized cases, with profile concerns and crowding driving choices more than cephalometrics.

By Dr. A. Nikhil Krishnan, MBBS · 1 day ago · 5 min read

Orthodontics·Dentistry.co.uk

Invisalign elastics: when adjunctive force improves aligner control

Elastics can improve Invisalign predictability in Class II, Class III, crossbite, settling and tracking cases when biomechanics are…

2 days ago

Orthodontics·Nature

CBCT Study Finds No Skeletal Link to Sinonasal Variations in Youth

A retrospective CBCT study in orthodontic patients aged 9 to 15 found common sinonasal variations but no link…

6 days ago

Orthodontics·PLOS ONE

Orthognathic Surgery Study Finds Gender Gaps in Class III Patients

In Class III orthognathic surgery preparation, women reported lower social self-confidence, while men reported better information and higher…

7 days ago

Orthodontics·Nature

Malocclusion severity tracks with poorer orofacial esthetics in orthodontic study

In 263 adults, greater malocclusion severity was linked to worse self-rated orofacial esthetics, with several bite traits driving…

Oct 31, 2026

Orthodontics·Dental Depot

Orthodontic Treatment Questions Patients Should Ask Before Starting

Orthodontists recommend asking about diagnosis, treatment options, timing, home care, comfort, and costs before braces or aligners begin.

Oct 26, 2026

Orthodontics·BMJ Open

FACT-II trial tests adenotonsillectomy timing in class II malocclusion

BMJ Open protocol examines whether adenotonsillectomy before twin block therapy improves airway and jaw outcomes in children with…

Oct 23, 2026

Orthodontics·Dentistry.co.uk

British Board of Orthodontics launched to raise UK training standards

BOS has launched a British Board of Orthodontics to formalize standards in case assessment, treatment planning, and clinical…

Oct 18, 2026

Orthodontics·Dentistry.co.uk

Invisalign retention: how to prevent relapse after aligner therapy

Retention after Invisalign is lifelong care, with evidence favoring VFRs, selective bonded retention, and early review to limit…

Oct 18, 2026

Orthodontics·Nature

Zygomatic Miniplates Correct Adult Skeletal Anterior Open Bite

A prospective study found zygomatic miniplates with fixed appliances improved adult skeletal anterior open bite, overjet, and facial…

Oct 18, 2026

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