Cristian Doru Olteanu

You are already at the latest version Background: Childhood obesity has become a major global health concern and is increasingly recognized as a factor influencing skeletal development. Emerging evidence suggests that excess adiposity may alter craniofacial growth patterns, potentially affecting orthodontic diagnosis, treatment planning, and airway function. However, the extent to which obesity influences craniofacial morphology in growing individuals remains incompletely understood.

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You are already at the latest version A common side effect of orthodontic treatment is pain that is typically managed with acetaminophen or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). However, the optimal NSAIDs choice for orthodontic pain relief, balancing efficacy and minimal impact on orthodontic tooth movement (OTM), remains unclear.