Introduction Several candidate loci have been suggested as influencing mandibular prognathism (1p22.1, 1p22.2, 1p36, 3q26.2, 5p13-p12, 6q25, 11q22.2-q22.3, 12q23, 12q13.13, and 19p13.2). The goal of this study was to replicate…
There is no doubt that dental casts, whether plaster or digital, are one of many important tools routinely used in orthodontics for assessing dentitions or malocclusions. Unfortunately, to this day,…
Introduction The management of patients with Class II malocclusion has been an ongoing discussion in orthodontics. The aim of this study was to determine whether orthodontists agree among themselves and…
Introduction Knowing the microbiota that colonizes orthodontic appliances is important for planning strategies and implementing specific preventive measures during treatment. The purpose of this clinical trial was to evaluate in vivo…
To mount or not to mount: that is the question. The famous quotation from Hamlet, slightly transformed, continues: “Whether ’tis nobler in the mind to suffer the slings and arrows…
Oral-health-related quality of life in headgear and functional appliances therapy Kadkhoda S, Nedjat S, Shirazi M. Comparison of oral-health-related quality of life during treatment with headgear and functional appliances. Int…
In your continued attempt to remain current in your specialty, you strive to read every journal that arrives at your office. You cannot help but notice that many articles are…
Congratulations on the October 2011 editorial (Kokich VG. Who determines when orthodontic treatment is complete? Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 2011;140:451). I am an orthodontist; I graduated from the Universidad…
I read the October 2011 editorial with great interest, since I am often in the position of working with dentists in multi-disciplinary cases (Kokich VG. Who determines when orthodontic treatment…
Physical properties of root cementum: Part 22. Root resorption after the application of light and heavy extrusive orthodontic forces: A microcomputed tomography study Vanessa C. Jiménez Montenegro, Allan Jones, Peter…
