Department of Orthodontics

Currently, it is not possible to accurately predict the prognosis of temporomandibular disorders (TMDs). The objective of this study was to test two hypotheses concerning [...]

An examination of joint loads and muscle forces for bilateral and unilateral temporomandibular joint alloplastic implants. A numerical modeling program was used for diffe [...]

In January 2023, Oregon Health Authority (OHA) expanded coverage for the Oregon Health Plan (OHP) to include severe handicapping malocclusion for beneficiaries under 21 y [...]

In a pediatric population before orthodontic treatment, to determine if there were: 1. significant differences in A. predicted TMJ loads (% applied bite force (BF)) and B [...]

The study sought to examine the relationships between ramal height, autonomic nervous system activity, as measured by the heart rate variance in inter-beat intervals, and [...]

This pilot study tested for differences in autonomic nervous system and masticatory muscle activities in subjects with and without TMD-associated pain (±Pain).

The current study aimed to 1) analyze the angular and positional changes of the condylar proximal segment in three planes of space and the positional changes (via changes [...]

The objective of this study is to measure and compare initial, post-staining, and post-cleaning color, gloss and surface roughness of five different orthodontic thermopla [...]

The dental profession is currently undergoing a paradigm shift towards the digital age with increased utilization of technology in diagnosis, treatment planning, and deli [...]

The purpose of this prospective pilot study was to assess if clear aligner adjunct therapies: "Chewies®" (Chew) or "PULSystem®" (Pul) affected reported pain, compliance, [...]