Introduction The purposes of this study were to investigate factors influencing career choice and identify future life plans of orthodontic residents in the United States. Methods Program chairs and directors…
Introduction Ceramic brackets are chemically inert in the oral cavity, whereas polycarbonate and polyoxymethylene brackets can degrade and release bisphenol-A and formaldehyde, respectively. More reliable tests are needed to assess…
Introduction The aim of this study was to evaluate the treatment effects of the First Class Appliance (FCA) (Leone, Firenze, Italy) used for the distalization of maxillary first molars in…
Introduction The aim of this study was to compare the assessment of oral health-related quality of life (OH-QoL) between children with malocclusion and their mothers, by using responses to the…
Introduction In this prospective study, we compared differences in the diagnosis and treatment planning of impacted maxillary canines between 2 imaging modalities. Methods Twenty-five consecutive impacted maxillary canines were identified…
Introduction The aims of this study were to systematically review the available literature regarding in-vitro orthodontic shear bond strength testing and to analyze the influence of test conditions on bond…
Introduction The purposes of this study were to determine and compare the intraexaminer and interexaminer reliabilities of commonly used cephalometric landmarks identified on digitized lateral cephalograms and formatted cone-beam computerized…
Introduction The placement and removal torques of mini-implants were evaluated as an index of implant stability. We examined factors affecting the initial and long-term stability of mini-implants. Methods We measured…
Introduction The aim of this study was to evaluate the treatment effects of the First Class Appliance (FCA) (Leone, Firenze, Italy) used for the distalization of maxillary first molars in…
Introduction The purposes of this study were to investigate the patterns of tooth agenesis (oligodontia and nonoligodontia), maxillary canine impaction, and tooth transposition in subjects with Down syndrome and to determine…
Introduction The placement and removal torques of mini-implants were evaluated as an index of implant stability. We examined factors affecting the initial and long-term stability of mini-implants. Methods We measured…
Introduction The purposes of this study were to investigate the patterns of tooth agenesis (oligodontia and nonoligodontia), maxillary canine impaction, and tooth transposition in subjects with Down syndrome and to…
Introduction The aim of this study was to investigate a new digital 3-dimensional infrared video system to determine its accuracy, precision, and validity in measuring facial distances. Methods Bench experiments…
Introduction The aims of this study were to evaluate the in-vivo reaction of newly erupted enamel to demineralization around orthodontic brackets and to compare it with that of mature enamel….
Introduction The aims of this study were to evaluate the in-vivo reaction of newly erupted enamel to demineralization around orthodontic brackets and to compare it with that of mature enamel….
Introduction The aim of this study was to investigate a new digital 3-dimensional infrared video system to determine its accuracy, precision, and validity in measuring facial distances. Methods Bench experiments…
I want to thank Dr Friedlander for his insightful commentary. I suppose I included the comment he noticed because, from a risk-management perspective, just about everything we do or choose…
In a recent article, Dr Laurence Jerrold discussed the risks associated with prescribing or not prescribing prophylactic antibiotics to prevent infectious endocarditis (IE) (When your heart’s in a flutter. Am J…
Over the last few decades, orthodontists have become integral partners with other specialists on the craniofacial team; according to the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association core curriculum, they are involved with…
The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) is acting through its 2010 House of Delegates to respond to the need outlined by Dr Berkowitz. The following resolution was passed with a…
