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Objectives: To evaluate the correlation and clinical reliability of the Willis method by assessing the relationship between the canthus–commissure distance (CCD) and lower facial third vertical dimensions at rest (VDR) and of occlusion (VDO), in dentate individuals. Methods: A cross-sectional observational stu...

Objectives: This experimental laboratory study aimed to compare the effect of four external irrigation protocols on bone tissue heating during guided implant drilling. Methods: Forty perforations were made in ten bovine rib specimens using customized surgical templates. Four experimental groups (n=10/group) were tes...

Objectives: Considering the need for intraoral polishing of zirconia restorations, this in vitro study aimed to 1) evaluate the 2D and 3D surface roughness of different types of ceramic after their finishing and polishing and 2) compare three polishing techniques using three different polishing kits. Methods: Seven...

Objectives: This work aimed to evaluate and compare the surface roughness, contact angle, and C. albicans adhesion in three materials for removable denture bases: polymethylmethacrylate and the thermoplastic resins polypropylene and polyolefin. Methods: Nine samples were manufactured, three of each material (n=3): p...

Objectives: Esthetics is the main reason for seeking orthodontic treatment, demonstrating the importance of smile attractiveness in human relations. Therefore, this study aimed to quantify the influence of the smile and other facial components on overall facial attractiveness. Methods: Eight laypersons evaluated th...