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ProfessorAli Darendeliler

Head of Orthodontics (L3 Supervisor)

Faculty of Medicine and Health

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  • Head of Orthodontics (L3 Supervisor)
    Faculty of Medicine and Health

RESEARCH INTERESTs

Professor Darendeliler’s wide-ranging research interests include: orthodontic root resorption; orthodontic tooth movement; clinical use of magnets in orthodontics; treatment of snoring and sleep apnoea using mandibular advancement splints; primary and secondary mini screw stability, functional orthopaedic appliances; biological effects of magnetic fields on wound healing, tooth movement, primary and secondary cartilage growth; constant and continuous forces on the search for the ‘ideal’ tooth movement; maxillary expansion (force levels and effects); effects of soft laser on cells; Effects of chronic exposure of electromagnetic fields upon DNA and health; distraction osteogenesis; prevention and interception dentistry; interceptive and corrective Class II and Class III treatments; self-ligating brackets and techniques.

FUNDED RESEARCH

  • GRANT
    Comparison of periodontal health outcomes between Invisalign clear aligners and fixed appliances
    Align Technology, Inc.1 Jan 2026
    People funded by this grant:
  • GRANT
    Evaluation of jaw orthopaedic treatments and 3D facial characteristics and changes
    Australian Society of Orthodontists Foundation for Research and Education1 Jan 2022
    People funded by this grant:
    • Darendeliler MA
  • GRANT
    Public perception of orthodontic treatment performed by general dentists and orthodontists
    Australian Society of Orthodontists Foundation for Research and Education1 Mar 2018
    People funded by this grant:
    • Darendeliler MA,
    • Dalci O,
    • Wishney M
  • GRANT
    Changing faces, changing lives A preliminary investigation of the social outcomes of orthognathic surgery
    Australian and New Zealand Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons (ANZAOMS)1 Jan 2018
    People funded by this grant:
  • GRANT
    The application of skeletal anchorage in the treatment of maxillary deficiency ingrowing children
    Australian Society of Orthodontists1 Jan 2016
    People funded by this grant:
    • Tarraf NE,
    • Darendeliler MA
  • GRANT
    Vibration enhanced orthodontics: An in-vitro characterization
    Australian Dental Association Inc1 Jan 2013
    People funded by this grant:
    • Darendeliler MA,
    • Joseph Antoniraj J
  • GRANT
    Comparison of removal methods of osseointegrated miniscrews using a combination of heat and vibration in the tibia of New Zealand rabbits
    Australian Dental Association Inc1 Jan 2012
    People funded by this grant:
    • Darendeliler MA,
    • Michael SN,
    • Gonzales BC,
    • Dalci O
  • GRANT
    Multimodel phenotyping to predict oral appliance treatment outcome in obstructive sleep apnoea
    National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC)1 Jan 2012 - 31 Dec 2015
    People funded by this grant:
  • GRANT
    Genetic profile of orthodontic root resorption
    Australian Dental Association Inc1 Jan 2011
    People funded by this grant:
    • Dalci O,
    • Darendeliler MA,
    • Gonzales BC,
    • Joseph Antoniraj J
  • GRANT
    Gingival Crevicular Fluid and Prediction of Orthodontic Root Resorption
    Australian Dental Association Inc1 Jan 2011
    People funded by this grant:
    • Dalci O,
    • Darendeliler MA,
    • Gonzales BC,
    • Joseph Antoniraj J,
    • Karadeniz EI
  • GRANT
    The effect of calcium phosphate bone cements on the mechanical properties of orthodontic skeletal anchorage devices in-vitro; The Sydney Orthodontic Anchorage Screw.
    Australian Dental Research Foundation1 Jan 2011
    People funded by this grant:
    • Dalci O,
    • McCullan S,
    • Darendeliler MA,
    • Gonzales BC
  • GRANT
    The effect of mechanical vibration on root resorption following the application of light orthodontic force - A micro-CT scan; and the effect of mechanical vibration on rate of tooth movement
    Australian Dental Research Foundation1 Jan 2011
    People funded by this grant:
    • Grove J,
    • Darendeliler MA
  • GRANT
    Saliva composition/chemistry and pH associated with physiological root resorption in unerupted thrid molar teeth
    Australian Society of Orthodontists Foundation for Research and Education1 Apr 2010
    People funded by this grant:
    • Dalci O,
    • Darendeliler MA
  • GRANT
    A Multi-Resolution X-ray Microtomography Facility (NanoCT & MicroCT) for Non-Destructive 3D Characterisation
    Australian Research Council (ARC)1 Jan 2009 - 31 Dec 2010
    People funded by this grant:
    • Milthorpe B,
    • Swain M,
    • Jones A,
    • Munroe P,
    • Archer M
  • GRANT
    Modelling and Prediction of Orthodontic Root Resorption
    DVC Research1 Jan 2009
    People funded by this grant:
    • Darendeliler MA
  • GRANT
    The extent of root resorption after the application of 15 degrees torque and 225g rorating orthodontic force for 4 weeks; A Micro-CT Study
    Australian Dental Research Foundation1 Jan 2008
    People funded by this grant:
    • Turk T,
    • Darendeliler MA
  • GRANT
    The extent of root resorption after the application of 2.5 degrees and 15 degrees torquing orthodontic force for 4 weeks; A Micro-CT Study
    Australian Dental Research Foundation1 Jan 2008
    People funded by this grant:
    • Tamer T,
    • Turk T,
    • Darendeliler MA
  • GRANT
    The extent of root resorption after the application of 2.5 degrees and 15 degrees tipping orthodontic force for 4 weeks; A Micro-CT Study
    Australian Dental Research Foundation1 Jan 2008
    People funded by this grant:
    • Darendeliler MA,
    • King A,
    • Turk T
  • GRANT
    The extent of root resorption after the application of light and heavy controlled rotational orthodontic for 4 weeks; A Micro-CT Study
    Australian Dental Research Foundation1 Jan 2008
    People funded by this grant:
    • Turk T,
    • Wu A,
    • Wu A,
    • Darendeliler MA
  • GRANT
    The extent of root resorption after the application of 2.5 degrees and 15 degrees tipping orthodonti
    Australian Dental Research Foundation1 Aug 2007
    People funded by this grant:
    • Turk T,
    • Darendeliler MA
  • GRANT
    A randomised control trial of CPAP versus Oral Appliances in Obstructive Sleep Apnoea
    National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC)1 Jan 2007 - 31 Dec 2009
    People funded by this grant:
  • GRANT
    A study of combined Glucoseamine Sulphate and Chondroitin Sulphate systemic supplements influence on tooth movement and root resorption
    Australian Dental Research Foundation1 Jan 2007
    People funded by this grant:
    • Darendeliler MA,
    • Tarraf NE
  • GRANT
    A quantitative comparison of mineral composition of rat molar cementum root resorption craters following exposure to synthetic Fluoride: A proton Induced Gamma Emission Study
    Dental Board of NSW1 Jan 2006
    People funded by this grant:
    • Lim E,
    • Darendeliler MA
  • GRANT
    A study of the effect of intermittent versus continuous force application on root resorption and tooth movement
    Australian Dental Association Inc1 Jan 2006
    People funded by this grant:
    • Tarraf NE,
    • Darendeliler MA
  • GRANT
    Can the combination of Glucosamine Sulfate and Chondroitin Sulfate systemic supplements influence to
    Australian Society of Orthodontists Foundation for Research and Education1 Jan 2006
    People funded by this grant:
    • Eldin N,
    • Darendeliler MA