Volume 18 (2023)
Volume 17 (2022)
Volume 16 (2021)
Volume 15 (2020)
Volume 14 (2019)
Volume 13 (2018)
Volume 12 (2017)
Volume 11 (2016)
Volume 10 (2015)
Volume 9 (2014)
Volume 8 (2013)
Volume 7 (2012)
Volume 6 (2011)
Volume 5 (2010)
Volume 4 (2009)
Volume 3 (2008)
Volume 2 (2007)
Volume 1 (2006)

Anterior Teeth Splint with Various Degrees of Alveolar Bone Loss; A 3D Finite Element Study

Parham Pedram; Hannane Ghadirian; Sepideh Arab

Volume 13, Issue 2 , September 2018, , Pages 1-4

https://doi.org/10.5812/ijo.7981

Abstract
  Background: Splinting anterior teeth is a way to fix them after orthodontics treatments. Occlusal trauma from functional or parafunctional forces can cause stress increase and movements of teeth especially while having bone loss. Methods: Six anterior teeth with different bone levels were designed in ...  Read More

Comparison of the Mandibular Foramen Position Among Different Skeletal Classes Using Panoramic Radiographs

Zahra Dalili Kajan; Ali Khalighi Sigaroudi; Negar Khosravifard; Nahid Farsam

Volume 14, Issue 1 , March 2019, , Pages 1-6

https://doi.org/10.5812/ijo.65691

Abstract
  Background: The mandibular foramen has often been considered as the most reliable reference point for several anesthetic and surgical procedures in the maxillofacial region. This study evaluated the position of the mandibular foramen in different skeletal classes. Methods: A total of 90 panoramic and ...  Read More

Comparitive Assessment of the Clinical Treatment Outcome and the Predicted Treatment Outcome of Clear Aligner Treatment; In Vivo Study

Arisha Izhar; Gurkeerat Singh; Varun Goyal; Rajkumar Singh; Nishant Gupta; Prerna Pahuja

Volume 14, Issue 2 , September 2019, , Pages 1-8

https://doi.org/10.5812/ijo.91853

Abstract
  Objectives: The objective of this clinical study was to assess the predicted treatment outcome and actual treatment outcome and compare the models of both the groups so as to evaluate the efficacy of tooth movement with clear aligner. Methods: The sample size included 10 cases with mild anterior crowding ...  Read More

Age-Dependent Three-Dimensional Evaluation of the Spheno-Occipital Synchondrosis Using Computed Tomography

Arezoo Jahanbin; Shirin Dokht Shirazi; Elaheh Kamyabnezhad; Neda Eslami; Seyed Hosein Hoseini Zarch

Volume 15, Issue 1 , March 2020, , Pages 1-8

https://doi.org/10.5812/ijo.115608

Abstract
  Background: The spheno‐occipital synchondrosis (SOS) is an important growth center which plays an important role in cranial base development and can define the final relation of SOS with the upper and lower jaws. The morphology and fusion degree of SOS varies in different ages among different populations. Objectives: ...  Read More

Dentoskeletal Effect Induced by Hyrax Screw Used in Maxillary Molar Distalization: Before–After Study in Class II Patients

Valiollah Arash; Farhad Sobouti; Sina Haghanifar; Iman Dabbaghian; Ali Bijani; Reza Alizadeh Navaei

Volume 9, Issue 3 , December 2014, , Pages 1-28

https://doi.org/10.17795/ijo-3746

Abstract
  Background: Maxillary molar distalization with intraoral or extraoral appliances is a common treatment modality in non-extraction treatment plan. Objectives: In this study, an appliance with hyrax screw was used for maxillary molar distalization. Our purpose was to evaluate the amount of molar distalization, ...  Read More

Cleft Lip and Palate
Is Lateral Incisor Agenesis Associated with an Increased Occurrence of Tooth Agenesis Outside of the Cleft Region in Complete Bilateral Cleft Lip and Palate Patients?

Daniela Garib; Raquel Silva Poletto; Thagid Yasmin Leal Almeida; Silvia Maria Graziadei; Guilherme Janson

Volume 17, Issue 1 , June 2022, , Pages 1-5

https://doi.org/10.22034/ijo.2022.550892.1058

Abstract
  Aim: This study compared the prevalence of tooth agenesis out of the cleft area in patients with complete bilateral cleft lip and palate (BCLP) with and without agenesis of maxillary permanent lateral incisors.Methods: Tooth agenesis was evaluated in panoramic radiographs taken between 7 and 11 years ...  Read More

Orthodontics
The Effect of Antimicrobial Photodynamic Therapy on the Management of Gingivitis Induced by Orthodontic Treatment: a Systematic Review

Amirhossein Mirhashemi; Nasim Chiniforush; Rashin Bahrami

Volume 17, Issue 2 , December 2022, , Pages 1-9

https://doi.org/10.22034/ijo.2022.556100.1080

Abstract
  Aim: Hygiene is a challenge of orthodontic treatment due to its appliances and can lead to periodontal diseases. Antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) is a preventive technique for periodontal diseases owing to its antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. The present study reviews the effect ...  Read More

Orthodontics
Comparison of Oral Health-related Quality of Life in Treated and Untreated Class II Adolescent Patients

Fahimeh Farzanegan; Farnaz Zia; Lohrasb Dehghani; Milad Zarei

Volume 18, Issue 2 , December 2023, , Pages 1-6

https://doi.org/10.22034/ijo.2023.2003346.1114

Abstract
  Aim: This study aimed to investigate the effect of growth modification treatments on oral health-related quality of life in adolescents aged 11 to 14 years with Class II malocclusion. Methods: Eighty people participated in this case-control study. The case group (n=43) included adolescents with a history ...  Read More

Determination of Holdaway soft tissue norms in Iranian adolescents

Bijan Moghbel; Ahmad Sodagar; Tahura Etezadi; Amirfarhang Miresmaeili

Volume 5, Issue 1 , January 2010, , Pages 32-38

https://doi.org/10.22034/ijo.2010.247845

Abstract
  Aim: Facial appearance is an important factor for a successful orthodontic treatment that include soft-tissue profile, finding of standard cephalometric values for various population can be useful. The aim of this study was To detect the mean soft tissue facial profile for Iranian adolescent as determined ...  Read More

Treatment of Hemifacial Microsomia: A Case Report

Mohsen Shirazi; Elahe Soltanmohamadi Borujeni; Homa Farhadifard

Volume 10, Issue 1 , June 2015

https://doi.org/10.17795/ijo-4931

Abstract
  Introduction: Hemifacial microsomia (HFM) is a branchial arch syndrome and the second most common craniofacial birth defect after cleft lip and palate. This syndrome involves the facial skeleton and ear. The most important goal in treatment of HFM is to improve facial symmetry. Traditionally, segment ...  Read More

Measurement of Deciduous Teeth Size in Selected Sample of Iranian Population

Bahman Seraj; Mandana Tosifian; Sara Ghadimi; Mohammad Javad Kharrazifard

Volume 10, Issue 1 , June 2015, , Pages 1-5

https://doi.org/10.17795/ijo-4979

Abstract
  Background: Tooth size is an important factor that affects alignment of the teeth in the dental arch and occlusion development during dentition transition. Objectives: This study was carried out to measure mesiodistal dimensions of primary teeth to provide standard for the tooth size. Knowledge of such ...  Read More

The Evaluation of the Fatigue and Thermocycling Effects on the Maximum Loading and Unloading Force of the CuNiTi Wire

Reza Jelodar; Farhad Shafiei; Angela Yalda Rezaei

Volume 10, Issue 2 , December 2015, , Pages 1-6

https://doi.org/10.17795/ijo.5161

Abstract
  Background: In the oral environment orthodontic wires will be subjected to thermal fluctuations and repeated loading (fatigue). Objectives: The aim of this study is to evaluate the thermocycling and fatigue effect on the CuNiti wires. Materials and Methods: Samples of CuNiti wires, 0.014 round, were ...  Read More

The Role of Loop Height and Design on its Force Characteristics in Alignment of Teeth: A Finite Element Analysis

Atefe Saffar Shahroudi

Volume 11, Issue 1 , June 2016, , Pages 1-5

https://doi.org/10.17795/ijo-5311

Abstract
  Objectives: The aim of this study was to assess the effects of different orthodontic vertical loop height and design on its force characteristics at different amount of loop activation by means of finite element method (FEM) analysis. Materials and Methods: Four 3D FEM models were designed of double ...  Read More

Comparison of Torquing Ability of 0.019” × 0.025” Nickel Titanium and Fiber Composite Archwires: A Cone Beam Computed Tomography Study

Jasneet Singh; Gurkeerat Singh; Sridhar Kannan; Deepak Rai; Ashish Gupta; Gaurav Gupta; Raj Kumar Singh

Volume 11, Issue 2 , September 2016, , Pages 1-12

https://doi.org/10.17795/ijo-5967

Abstract
  Background: Increase in the number of adult patients seeking orthodontic treatment for aesthetics, demand for a more aesthetic orthodontic appliance has become inevitable. Objectives: This prospective study was undertaken to evaluate torque expression of 0.019” × 0.025” fiber composite ...  Read More

Evaluation of Mechanical Performance of Orthodontic Mini-Implants With Distinct Designs

Amanda Carneiro da Cunha; Mariana Marquezan; Lincoln Issamu Nojima; Eduardo Franzotti Sant’Anna

Volume 12, Issue 1 , March 2017, , Pages 1-6

https://doi.org/10.17795/ijo-6527

Abstract
  Background: Orthodontic mini-implants represent one of the most used anchorage systems in daily clinical practice and frequently, these anchorage devices have to be placed between the roots of adjacent teeth reflecting the need to limit its dimensions. Among other factors, it has been suggested that ...  Read More

Determination of Specific Anatomic Locations by SIFT Algorithm for Locating Cephalometric Points with the Use of an Automatic Technique

Behnam Mirzakouchaki; Reza Faraji; Mahdi Rahbar; Hadi Shirvani

Volume 12, Issue 2 , September 2017, , Pages 1-6

https://doi.org/10.5812/ijo.7676

Abstract
  Background: Lateral cephalometry is very important for the evaluation of growth, diagnosis, treatment planning and therapeutic evaluations. Considering the advantages of lateral cephalometric analyses with the automatic technique and given the existing problems, the present study was undertaken to use ...  Read More

Comparative Evaluation of a Combination of Facemask-Removable Appliance and Removable Appliance Alone for Antero-Posterior Expansion in 8 - 10-Year-Old Cl III Children with Maxillary Deficiency

Majid Heidarpour; Saeid Sadeghian; Amir Siadat; Sara Siadat; Maryam Keimasi

Volume 13, Issue 1 , March 2018, , Pages 1-9

https://doi.org/10.5812/ijo.8677

Abstract
  Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare the effects of concomitant use of a facemask and a removable appliance and a removable appliance alone for antero-posterior expansion in Cl III children with maxillary deficiency. Methods: In this retrospective analytical study, 21 Cl III ...  Read More

Influence of Asthma on the Degree of Apical Root Resorption in Orthodontically Treated Patients

Giordana Ariane Ribeiro Schwerz Antunes de Melo; Karine Martelli; Karina Maria Salvatore de Freitas; Fabrício Pinelli Valarelli; Rodrigo Hermont Cançado

Volume 13, Issue 2 , September 2018, , Pages 1-6

https://doi.org/10.5812/ijo.9518

Abstract
  Background: The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the influence of asthma on the degree of apical root resorption in patients treated orthodontically. Methods: Sample comprised 683 patients treated orthodontically; 240 with asthma and 443 who did not present any kind of respiratory allergy ...  Read More

Antimicrobial Effects of Zataria multiflora Extract Mouthrinse on Orthodontic Elastomeric Ligatures- an In Vitro Study

Hossein Aghily; Ahmad Mosadegh; Alireza Akrami; Zahra Moradi; Mohammad Reza Hakimimeiboodi; Zahra Ebrahimi Nik

Volume 14, Issue 2 , September 2019, , Pages 1-6

https://doi.org/10.5812/ijo.96472

Abstract
  Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare antibacterial and antifungal effects of different concentrations of Zataria multiflora extract mouthrinse. Methods: In this lab trial study, 128 elastomeric ligatures were divided into 2 groups of 64. Before disinfection eight ligatures of ...  Read More

Labial Cortical Bone Thickness in the Anterior Region: A Systematic Review

Marziyeh Shafizadeh; Azita Tehranchi; Saeed Reza Motamedian

Volume 15, Issue 1 , March 2020, , Pages 1-10

https://doi.org/10.5812/ijo.115826

Abstract
  Context: The labial cortical bone may influence the outcomes of several treatments including fresh socket implant placement and orthodontic treatments. A thin labial plate may contribute to increased risks of periodontal consequences during dental procedures. Acknowledgment of the average values may ...  Read More

Comparison of Two Different Retention Techniques on Re-Opening of Extraction Space at Different Intervals During the Retention Phase in Fixed Orthodontic Patients

Aydin Sohrabi; Ali Rafighi; Seyed Hossein Moslemzadeh; Saeid Foroughi Moghaddam; Farzaneh Rasouli

Volume 9, Issue 3 , December 2014, , Pages 1-34

https://doi.org/10.17795/ijo-3747

Abstract
  Background: After completion of orthodontic treatment, the retention phase is necessary for premolar teeth to preserve them in an ideal esthetic and functional relationship and to counteract the inherent tendency of teeth to return to their previous positions. Different fixed and removable retainers ...  Read More

Orthodontics
Comparing the Accuracy of Dental Measurements – Digital vs Manual: an In-Vivo Study

Hiral Thakkar; Brijesh Prajapati; Anar G Andani; Arth Patel; Bhavya Trivedi; Sonali Mahadevia

Volume 17, Issue 1 , June 2022, , Pages 1-6

https://doi.org/10.22034/ijo.2022.548164.1031

Abstract
  Aim: The purpose of this in-vivo study is to determine and compare the accuracy of dental measurements calculated on physical and digital models with the measurements taken directly from the patients’ mouth.Methods: This study was performed on 40 subjects. Forty maxillary impressions were produced ...  Read More

Biomechanics
Comparison of the Effects of Labial and Lingual Retraction of Canines Using Sliding Mechanics: an In-vivo Study

Sayyed Muhammad Ali; Javed Sodawala; Shaheen Hamdani; Sumit Gandhi; Harsha Malhotra; Gaurav Agrawal

Volume 17, Issue 2 , December 2022, , Pages 1-7

https://doi.org/10.22034/ijo.2022.556818.1081

Abstract
  Aim: The purpose of this study was to compare labial and lingual forces of the rate of canine retraction and three dimensional control of the molar and canine using sliding mechanics.Methods: Ten patients with Angle’s class I malocclusion with bimaxillary protrusion referred for first premolar ...  Read More

Cephalometry
Validity of Pi Angle in Comparison with Various Sagittal Discrepancy Indicators and its Correlation with Size and Position of the Mandible: A Cephalometric Study

Diptesh Guha; Dolly Patel; Surina Sinha

Volume 18, Issue 2 , December 2023, , Pages 1-11

https://doi.org/10.22034/ijo.2023.2009393.1125

Abstract
  Aim: To validate Pi angle with other sagittal discrepancy indicators like Beta angle, Yen angle and W angle in skeletal Class I, II and III patients, to correlate the Pi angle with the size and position of the mandible, and to evaluate the reliability of Dolphin imaging software. Methods: One hundred ...  Read More

Shear Bond Strength of Orthodontic Brackets Cured with Different Light Sources, LED and QTH

Masood Feizbakhsh; Mehrdad Barekatain; Ehsan Borhani; Fatemeh Teimoori

Volume 5, Issue 1 , January 2010, , Pages 39-45

https://doi.org/10.22034/ijo.2010.247846

Abstract
  Aim: The aim of this study was to compare the shear bond strength [SBS] of two different light sources, light-emitting diode and quartz-tungsten halogen, under thermal cycle frequencies. Method and materials: Sixty human premolar teeth were divided into two groups, on which composite (Transbond ...  Read More