Effect of maxillary molars distalization using clear aligners and fixed orthodontic appliances on the positional and dimensional temporomandibular joint parameters: a three-dimensional comparative study
The FA group had more significant dimensional and positional changes in the mandibular condyle than the CA group; nevertheless, the changes are considered clinically negligible.
Authors
- Enas Senan Alyafrusee (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3907-2410)
- Akram Al-Nasri
- Naseem Ali Al‐Worafi
- Najah Alhashimi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9424-8028)
- Majedh Abdo Ali Al-Somairi
- Leena Ali Al-Warafi
- Yi Liu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4640-3396)
- Bowen Zheng (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9205-4441)
Institutions
- Stomatology Hospital (CN)
- First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University (CN)
- Hamad Medical Corporation (QA)
- Qatar University (QA)
- China Medical University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Oral Health
- Published
- 2024-11-13
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-024-05148-y
- Citations
- 4
- Primary Topic
- Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.61
Funders
- Chinese Stomatological Association