Introduction The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare the effects of 2 protocols of bone-anchored maxillary protraction with an untreated control group. Methods Thirty growing Class III…
Introduction The Herbst appliance has been used in the treatment of Class II malocclusions with deficient mandibles. Various protocols, including different durations of the orthopedic treatment phase and stepwise advancement…
Introduction The aim of this study was to evaluate differences in the maxillary sinus floor levels between adults with an anterior open bite and those without. Methods This retrospective study…
Introduction Currently, cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) has been widely used because of its capacity to evaluate the anatomic structures of the maxilla, mandible, and teeth in 3 dimensions. However, articles…
Introduction Our objective was to compare the craniofacial hard and soft tissue characteristics between children with operated unilateral cleft lip and palate (UCLP) and children with noncleft lip and palate…
Introduction We compared the effectiveness of 2 canine retraction springs and anchorage systems (direct and indirect skeletal anchorage) in patients requiring first premolar extractions and maximum anchorage in the maxilla….
Introduction The impact of orthodontic treatment on oral health–related quality of life (OHRQoL) in adolescents being treated in orthodontic practices has not yet been explored longitudinally. The aim of this…
Introduction Our objectives were to evaluate the reliability of agreement between orthodontists, with various degrees of cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) imaging manipulation comfort, in classifying adenoid hypertrophy through CBCT generated…
Introduction The aim of this 2-arm parallel trial was to evaluate enamel demineralization after rapid maxillary expansion (RME) compared with an untreated control group using quantitative light-induced fluorescence. Methods Thirty-six…
Introduction The emphasis on dental esthetics has increased in recent years. There are, however, differences in esthetic perceptions among professional and lay groups. The aim of this comprehensive review was…
Relationship between biotype and bone morphology Ghassemian M, Lajolo C, Semeraro V, Giuliani M, Verdugo F, Pirronti T, et al. Relationship between biotype and bone morphology in the lower anterior mandible:…
You just can’t seem to arrive at an optimal method to retain those mandibular anterior teeth. After all the effort you have expended to align them ideally, there seems to…
I would like to comment on “Well begun, half done” in the July issue of the Journal (Greco PM, Grubb J, Vaden JL. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 2016;150:11-2). The…
We thank Dr Pingkuai Yang for these 2 questions about our study design. The first point is about selection bias and confounding for heterogeneity in overjet amount and mandibular incisor…
We want to thank Manni et al for their article in the June 2016 issue evaluating the effectiveness of the treatment of skeletal Class II malocclusions with an acrylic splint Herbst…
We were pleased that our study, “Adverse effects of lingual and buccal orthodontic techniques: A systematic review and meta-analysis” (Ata-Ali F, Ata-Ali J, Ferrer-Molina M, Cobo T, De Carlos F,…
This past August, most of the major news outlets reported the seemingly sad news that Lucy fell from a tree and plunged 40 feet to her death. This was news…
A 12-year-old girl presented with a Class II Division 1 malocclusion, complicated by a complete transposition of the maxillary left canine into the position normally occupied by the left lateral…
When considering camouflage orthodontic treatment of a malocclusion associated with significant facial asymmetry, it is important to define the location of the dental midline. The patient, a 19-year-old Japanese woman,…
Our specialty lost a major contributor to clinical orthodontics and craniofacial biology with the passing of Dr Henri Petit in Nantes, France, at 87 years of age. His application of the…
