[HTML][HTML] Move your body, boost your brain: the positive impact of physical activity on cognition across all age groups

F Festa, S Medori, M Macrì - Biomedicines, 2023 - mdpi.com
While the physical improvements from exercise have been well documented over the years,
the impact of physical activity on mental health has recently become an object of interest …

[HTML][HTML] Elastodontic appliances for the interception of malocclusion in children: A systematic narrative hybrid review

V Ronsivalle, L Nucci, N Bua, G Palazzo, S La Rosa - Children, 2023 - mdpi.com
Background. Interceptive orthodontic treatment aims to eliminate factors that prevent the
harmonious development of the maxillary and mandibular arches during childhood, and …

[HTML][HTML] Bracket bond failures: Incidence and association with different risk factors—A retrospective study

R Jakavičė, K Kubiliūtė, D Smailienė - International Journal of …, 2023 - mdpi.com
Background: Bracket bonding failure is one of the relevant problems in fixed orthodontics
therapy, which affects the total treatment and quality of treatment results. The purpose of this …

[HTML][HTML] A pilot investigation of condylar position and asymmetry in patients with unilateral posterior scissors-bite malocclusion based on three-dimensional …

C Li, X Xie, M Li, Z Gong, J Nie, X Liu… - BMC Musculoskeletal …, 2023 - Springer
Objective Unilateral posterior scissors-bite (uPSB) malocclusion is common clinically. This
study aimed to investigate the condylar morphological alterations and condyle-fossa …

[HTML][HTML] Interpreting the prevalence of musculoskeletal pain impacting Italian and Peruvian dentists likewise: A cross-sectional study

M Macrì, NVG Flores, R Stefanelli, F Pegreffi… - Frontiers in public …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Background Musculoskeletal pain is a frequent condition among dental practitioners due to
working in prolonged static isometric/eccentric contraction. The study aimed to describe …

[HTML][HTML] Elastodontic Therapy with Oral Bioactivator Devices: A Review

M Macrì, L Ritrovato, EL Pisanelli, F Festa - Applied Sciences, 2023 - mdpi.com
Scientific studies have shown that dysfunctional problems associated with dysmorphisms
are the base of malocclusion. The position of the mouth and the head is a component of the …

[HTML][HTML] Prevalence of ponticulus posticus and migraine in 220 orthodontic patients: a cross-sectional study

M Macrì, F Rendina, B Feragalli, F Pegreffi, F Festa - Biology, 2023 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary The vertebral artery passes through the first cervical vertebra (or atlas).
Around 20% of patients carry an atlas mutation in the presence of ponticulus posticus, an …

Age and gender, but not pain are associated with pressure pain thresholds in patients with temporomandibular disorders: a cross-sectional study

Y Zheng, R Zhu, C Xiao, Q Cheng, Y Long… - Journal of Pain …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Purpose This study aims to explore the association of pressure pain thresholds (PPTs) with
age, gender, and pain in patients with temporomandibular disorders (TMD). Patients and …

[HTML][HTML] The association between problematic smartphone use and the severity of temporomandibular disorders: A cross-sectional study

YP Pei, HC Li, JW Zhong, XL Gao, CQ Xiao… - Frontiers in Public …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Objective To evaluate the prevalence of different types of temporomandibular disorders
(TMD) symptoms in young adults and determine their associations with problematic …

[HTML][HTML] The impact of Temporomandibular disorders on Orthodontic Management: a systematic review and Meta-analysis

MK Alam, H Abutayyem, KMD Alzabni, NHS Almuhyi… - Cureus, 2023 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
The literature on the impact of temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) on orthodontic
management or vice versa lacks clarity. This study presents a review that aims to evaluate …