Background
Chlorhexidine (CHX) is widely used in dentistry, but its interaction with dental materials may influence their bonding, surface, mechanical, and esthetic properties. These effects appear to depend on material composition, CHX concentration, and exposure duration.
Aim
To synthesize current evidence on the in...
Background
The relationship between orthodontic treatment and temporomandibular disorders (TMD) remains controversial. Earlier concepts emphasized occlusal changes and orthodontic mechanics, whereas current evidence supports a multifactorial biopsychosocial model. Causal assessment is complicated by pre-existing sympto...