The authors and editors have provided orthodontists a reference textbook with an overview of 3D volumetric imaging as it relates to clinical orthodontics, 3D technology, and all fields of dentistry….
Introduction The aim of the study was to evaluate the dentoskeletal effects of the zygoma-gear appliance used for unilateral maxillary molar distalization in patients with Class II subdivision malocclusion. Methods This prospective…
Introduction Biochemical markers are agents directly involved in bone growth and remodeling and can be quantitatively evaluated from various biologic fluids. The aim of this study was to assess the…
Introduction Dental models fabricated with 3-dimensional printing technologies are revolutionizing the practice of orthodontics, but they generally comprise polymeric materials that may not be suitable for certain applications, such as…
The purpose of this article is to present a simple method for determining the optimal sizes of anterior teeth. This is needed because of the frequency of anomalous and missing…
We have already discussed the chi-square (χ 2 ) test and 2 × 2 tables (known as cross-tabulation) to test the association between 2 categorical variables where the distribution of 1 varies…
Introduction The aim of this study was to assess the effects of 3 luting agents (glass ionomer cement, compomer, and polycarboxylate cement) on white spot lesion formation in patients with…
Documenting one’s informed consent is a main tenet of dental risk management. Siliezar v East Jefferson General Hospital , 894 So.2d 373 (La. App. 5 Cir. 2005), presents us with…
Introduction Allergic and inflammatory reactions have commonly been associated with the release of metal ions during orthodontic treatment. Our objective was to evaluate prospectively gingival and blood status in patients…
Introduction Most closing loops designed for producing higher moment-to-force (M/F) ratios require complex wire bending and are likely to cause hygiene problems and discomfort because of their complicated configurations. We…
Introduction Our objectives were to compare the skeletal, dentoalveolar, and soft tissue effects of the AdvanSync appliance (Ormco, Glendora, Calif) with intermaxillary elastics in the correction of Class II malocclusions…
Introduction This retrospective study included a sample of 300 randomly selected patients from the archived records of Saint Louis University’s graduate orthodontic clinic, St. Louis, Mo, from 1990 to 2012….
Introduction Although current techniques for accelerated tooth movement often involve invasive surgical procedures, micro-osteoperforations (MOPs) using mini-implants may facilitate orthodontic tooth movement without raising flaps, reduce surgical risks, and increase…
Introduction The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of longitudinal flutes on miniscrew implant (MSI) stability and bone healing. Methods Using 11 skeletally mature New Zealand white…
Introduction The objective of this study was to compare the head posture of patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) having different levels of severity with that of control subjects. Methods…
Introduction The aim of this study was to examine the effects of orthodontic treatment with and without extractions on the anatomic characteristics of the upper airway in adults. Methods For…
Introduction A multicenter parallel 3-arm randomized clinical trial was carried out in 1 university and 2 district hospitals in the United Kingdom to investigate the effect of supplemental vibrational force…
Introduction The purpose of this 2-arm parallel trial was to assess the effects of the AcceleDent Aura (OrthoAccel Technologies, Houston, Tex) appliance on the increase in mandibular anterior arch perimeter,…
Drew is a 28-year-old engineering student with protruded maxillary incisors and an impinging deep-bite malocclusion. He was referred to you by a senior dentist in the multispecialty practice in which…
Introduction The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of a newly designed magnetic palatal expansion appliance with a reactivation system. Methods A magnetic palatal expansion appliance was…
