Introduction The emphasis on dental esthetics has increased in recent years. There are,
however, differences in esthetic perceptions among professional and lay groups. The aim of …

Introduction Orthodontic fixed retainers are preferred as they depend less on patient
compliance. Recently, researchers tried to use fiber-reinforced composite (FRC) to replace …

Background The psychosocial impact of dental aesthetics (PIDA) has a significant effect on
well-being and quality of life. This study aimed to explore the latent heterogeneous classes …

Dental aesthetics is an essential factor affecting people's psychosocial wellbeing. One of the
most critical components of an aesthetic smile is symmetry within the dentition. Dentists and …

Introduction Long-term orthodontic retention using removable or fixed retainers is needed to
maintain the outcome of orthodontic treatment. The aim of this article is to describe how long …

Aim To clinically assess the aesthetics of smile and the possible influencing factors.
Materials and methods In this explorative study, an initial questionnaire on demographic …

Highlights•Dental transposition occurs mainly in the maxilla (76%); canines are often
involved (90%).•Canine retraction via segmented T-loop spring with helicoids can provide …

Objectives To examine relapse with thermoplastic retainers equipped with microsensors 1
year after treatment. Materials and Methods A total of 42 patients (29 females, 13 males) …

Introduction Postorthodontic occlusal changes may stem from true relapse or may be a
consequence of characteristic temporal changes. The aims of this research were to identify …

Objective To investigate laypeople and dental professionals' opinions of the aesthetic
outcome from implant therapy (IT) and orthodontic space closure (SC) for missing maxillary …