Background The timing of growth is a key factor for correct orthodontic treatment planning.
Cervical vertebrae maturation (CVM) is no exception, although the reported chronological …

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 …

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 …

Background Inability to predict dental age accurately has long been the Achilles heel of
pediatric dentistry. Whilst dental age has an important aspect in clinical practice, saliva can …

Background: This study aimed to measure bone-specific alkaline phosphatase (B-ALP)
levels in saliva and determine how they relate to different stages of skeletal development, as …

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Background An orthodontist aims to begin treatment during pubertal growth spurt which is a
promising time in terms of treatment outcomes. Salivary non-invasive biomarkers are being …

Orthodontic growth estimation for growing individuals is essential for diagnosis and
treatment planning, essentially in managing cases with skeletal growth defects. Research …