Introduction The aims of this research were to test the repeatability and reproducibility of measurements obtained by different molar landmarks and to determine whether the treatment changes measured by them…
Introduction Most composite resins release both bisphenol A (BPA), which disrupts the endocrine balance, and triethylene glycol dimethacrylate (TEGDMA), which has high risks for human health: eg, allergies and cytotoxicity….
We can use a procedure similar to the comparison of 2 independent means (2-sample t test) to compare the proportions of 2 independent samples. Example We want to compare the…
Kordus v Montes, 2014 WY 146 (A.D. 2014), reminds us that minor children are a specific class of people who are entitled to enhanced protections under the law. The facts of…
Introduction In this study, we compared the efficiency of Class II subdivision malocclusion treatment with symmetric and asymmetric extractions. Methods A sample of 71 patients with complete Class II subdivision…
Introduction The aim of this study was to evaluate the morphologic symmetry of the maxillary and mandibular teeth between the left and right quadrants in 3 dimensions using advanced engineering…
Introduction Our aims were to analyze adhesion of periodontopathogens to self-ligating brackets (Clarity-SL [CSL], Clippy-C [CC] and Damon Q [DQ]) and to identify the relationships between bacterial adhesion and oral…
Introduction Our objective was to investigate surface strain around orthodontic miniscrews under different orthodontic loading conditions in simulated supporting bone. Methods Thirty miniscrews with lengths of 6, 8, and 10 mm…
Introduction The purpose of this study was to morphometrically investigate the growth pattern of the adenoids in growing subjects with hyperdivergent and hypodivergent vertical craniofacial features. Methods In this retrospective…
Introduction The aim of this study was to evaluate the psychosocial impact of dental esthetics for adults seeking orthodontic treatment. Methods The Chinese version of the Psychosocial Impact of Dental…
Introduction The use of miniscrews as anchorage has become increasingly popular, but there is no consensus on the best insertion angle. The purpose of this study was to determine the…
Introduction The objective of this prospective trial was to compare the clinical effectiveness of bonded retainers with vacuum-formed retainers, in terms of maintaining the results of orthodontic treatment in the…
Now that you’ve completed your residency, the impact of your growing expenses has become a reality. You have been engaged for 2 years, and you have promised your fiancée that you…
Reduced tooth movement in diabetes—rat-model Arita K, Hotokezaka H, Hashimoto M, Nakano-Tajima T, Kurohama T, Kondo T, et al. Effects of diabetes on tooth movement and root resorption after orthodontic force…
Thank you very much for your interesting comments on our article. We agree that the concept of a common coordinate system for cone-beam computed tomography orientation has direct implications for…
We congratulate Ruellas et al for their innovative concept of a common coordinate system for cone-beam computed tomography orientation, which has direct implications on cross-sectional and longitudinal studies. However, one core…
We appreciate your careful reading of our study and are thankful for your questions. Here are our responses. 1. This part was added during the revision process, and unfortunately a typing…
We appreciate Dr Kuhn et al for their study published in the March issue (Kuhn M, Markic G, Doulis I, Göllner P, Patcas R, Hänggi MP. Effect of different incisor movements…
As you may recall, the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) established a new award in 2015 entitled the Lifetime Achievement Award for Orthodontic Research. Early in 2016, nominations were solicited…
Treatment of impacted dilacerated incisors is challenging for clinicians because of the prominent position of the teeth and the abnormality of their roots. We report on 2 patients who had…
