Background Detection of skeletal maturity is vital in orthodontic treatment timing and
planning. Traditional methods include hand-wrist radiography and cervical vertebral …

Objective To assess the reliability of different salivary biomarkers as skeletal maturity
indicators when compared with other methods of skeletal maturity assessment. Methods A …

Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is a three-dimensional malformation of the spine of
unknown cause that develops between 10 and 18 years old and affects 2–3% of …

The aim of the current longitudinal study was to assess the levels of serum Bone-specific
alkaline phosphatase (BALP) and serum Insulin like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) in different …

It has been demonstrated in numerous studies that bee pollen supplementation shows
numerous positive effects on health. However, its impact on bones is largely unknown. The …

Background Bone graft material is used with periodontal flap procedure that is expected to
help the growth of new bone through the process of osteogenesis, osteoinduction, and …

The aim of this study was to investigate the levels of bone alkaline phosphatase (BALP) and
osteocalcin (OC) in the saliva of growing patients of different maturation levels. The sample …

Objectives This review aimed to critically appraise the evidence for biomarkers in blood
serum, gingival crevicular fluid (GCF), saliva, and urine in comparison with standard …

Hypocalcemia is a common finding in critically ill equine patients. Parathyroid hormone
(PTH) helps to maintain calcium homeostasis in hypocalcemic patients by promoting renal …

Background Osteocalcin plays a role in glucose metabolism in mice, but its relevance in
human energetic metabolism is controversial. Its relationship with markers of energetic …