Contemporary Orthodontics, 5th ed
Dr William Proffit’s Contemporary Orthodontics , coauthored with Drs Henry Fields and David Sarver, has been used by most dental and graduate students as the standard orthodontic textbook. Since its…
In the beginning
In the beginning . . . The opening words of this month’s column are also the first words of the Old Testament. It is in the beginning that stories start….
Cluster-randomized controlled trials: Part 2
In the previous article, we discussed the clustering effects when data in clusters such as several teeth nested within patient clusters are correlated. We also introduced the intracluster correlation coefficient…
Management of the American Heart Association’s guidelines for orthodontic treatment of patients at risk for infective endocarditis
Introduction For over 50 years, the American Heart Association has made recommendations for the prevention of infective endocarditis. The first guidelines were published in 1955; since then, they have been…
Histomorphometric study of the periodontal ligament in the initial period of orthodontic movement in Wistar rats with induced allergic asthma
Introduction Asthma is a common systemic disease occurring in infancy and adolescence, time periods that could encompass orthodontic treatment. Asthma is an inflammatory disease; therefore, it might interfere with orthodontic…
Dental models made with an intraoral scanner: A validation study
Introduction Our objectives were to determine the validity and reproducibility of measurements on stereolithographic models and 3-dimensional digital dental models made with an intraoral scanner. Methods Ten dry human skulls…
Long-term stability of alveolar bone grafts in cleft palate patients
Introduction Many authors have examined the surgical bone treatment of cleft palate patients, but no study has emphasized the role of orthodontic therapy. The aims of this study were to…
Residents’ journal review
Presurgical nasoalveolar molding in cleft patients Suri S, Disthaporn S, Atenafu EG, Fisher DM. Presurgical presentation of columellar features, nostril anatomy, and alveolar alignment in bilateral cleft lip and palate…
Quantity vs quality
One continuing challenge for all orthodontists is to maintain the balance between the quantity of patients in active treatment and the quality of the treatment results. How do you achieve…
With gratitude
You finally arrive home after another hectic day at the office, late for dinner again. Just as you hang up your coat, your cell phone rings. It’s Jim, a classmate…
