Malocclusion is a worldwide dental problem that influences the affected individuals to
varying degrees. Many factors contribute to the anomaly in dentition, including hereditary …

Objective: To define a threshold of acceptance of smile esthetics for children and
adolescents. Materials and Methods: A systematic search in the medical literature (PubMed …

OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to assess relationships between self-esteem and
malocclusion severity and type in adolescents using a self-esteem measurement scale and …

Introduction Self-esteem is a psychological trait that may develop in interaction with
craniodentofacial esthetics. The aim of this study was to explore the relationship among …

Background Motivation is the impetus for patients to seek orthodontic treatment, affecting
adherence, treatment outcomes, and satisfaction. The aim of this study was to assess the …

The aim of this study was to investigate the association between orthodontic treatment need
and oral health‐related quality of life (OHRQ oL) among 12‐yr‐old children. The study also …

Aim. To assess severity of malocclusion in Lebanese elementary school children and the
relationship between components of malocclusion and sociodemographic and behavioral …

Objective Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common sleep breathing disorder. Untreated
OSA may lead to a number of cardiovascular complications. Dentists may play an important …

Introduction Orthodontic treatments are performed to improve esthetics and masticatory
functions. In general, clinical criteria are used to recommend such treatments without …

Dental injury to the second molar (SM) caused by the surgical extraction of the impacted
third molar tends to be underestimated. The necessity of assessment of the impact of the …