Introduction The purpose of this study was to present and validate a novel semiautomated method for 3-dimensional evaluation of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) space and condylar and articular shapes using…
Introduction The purpose of this study was to compare the clinical failure rates and the in-vitro bond strengths of metal brackets bonded with different light-emitting diode (LED) devices and curing…
Introduction The rough surface of Hawley removable appliances provides an environment for plaque accumulation, leading to enamel demineralization. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of silver…
Introduction In this cross-sectional study, we investigated the impact of the orthosurgical treatment phases on the oral health–related and condition-specific quality of life (QoL) of patients with dentofacial deformities. Methods…
Introduction Our objective was to assess the accuracy, validity, and reliability of measurements obtained from virtual dental study models compared with those obtained from plaster models. Methods PubMed, PubMed Central,…
Surgery first for orthognathic patients? Huang CS, Hsu SS, Chen YR. Systematic review of the surgery-first approach in orthognathic surgery. Biomed J 2014;37:184-90 Traditionally, comprehensive orthodontic treatment for alignment of…
You are honored to receive an appointment to your alma mater’s search committee to identify another full-time faculty member. Clinical research has continued to intrigue you since completion of your…
We believe that it possible to argue a case objectively, without the need to descend to disparaging, gratuitous, and ad hominem remarks regarding different views held by another person. We…
For a while, I was reluctant to submit a letter challenging another of Dr Adrian Becker’s attempts to restore some dignity to the embattled “guidance theory,” his personal view on…
Introduction The aim of this prospective study was to analyze the postexpansion positional changes of the maxillary halves and their initial stability after transpalatal distraction with a bone-borne distractor and…
Mandibular first molars are among the most frequently missing teeth in the adult dentition. As a result, the maxillary first molars are frequently overerupted. Conventional approaches to correct this undesirable…
Introduction This study was performed to investigate the cephalometric configuration of the occlusal plane in patients with anterior open bite. Methods Of 61 subjects with open bite (overbite ≥3.75 mm) who…
In the previous article, I introduced the concepts of correlation and regression. In the next articles, I will discuss how we can apply linear regression in orthodontic research with an…
This case report describes the treatment of a 25-year-old woman with a skeletal Class I pattern and moderate bimaxillary dentoalveolar protrusion. The orthodontic treatment included distal movement of her maxillary…
The second edition of Handbook of Orthodontics is markedly improved over the first edition. Clinical practitioners as well as orthodontic educators and those involved in research will benefit from the…
Introduction The aims of this investigation were to evaluate associations between orthodontic space closure (including first premolar intrusion and canine extrusion for esthetic reasons) and periodontal tissue deterioration over a…
Introduction The aim of this study was to evaluate soft tissue profile changes after a wide range of incisor movements in the anterior and posterior directions in nongrowing patients. Identifying…
Today, when I attend meetings and speak with colleagues, one topic that often comes up is the character of today’s younger practitioners. Some observations concern competency. I often hear that…
Introduction The aim of this study was to evaluate whether treatment with full-coverage bonded acrylic splint expanders causes formation of white spot lesions using quantitative light-induced fluorescence. Methods The experimental…
