Reviewed by Alex Jacobson This book was designed to bring together some renowned experts in the field to provide state-of-the-art information about temporomandibular disorders (TMD). The book is divided into…
Introduction Cherubism is a human genetic disorder that causes bilateral symmetrical enlargement of the maxilla and the mandible in children. It is caused by mutations in SH3BP2 . The exact…
Introduction The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of malocclusion and orthodontic treatment on adolescent self-esteem. Methods A total of 4509 middle school students were clinically evaluated…
Introduction Cherubism is a human genetic disorder that causes bilateral symmetrical enlargement of the maxilla and the mandible in children. It is caused by mutations in SH3BP2 . The exact…
Introduction The aim of this study was to assess oral health-related quality of life (OHQOL) in adolescents who sought orthodontic treatment. A comparison between these adolescents and their age-matched peers…
Introduction The aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of Twin-block and Dynamax appliances for the treatment of Class II Division 1 malocclusion. Methods This was a randomized…
Introduction White spots (WS) related to orthodontic treatment are severe cariologic and cosmetic complications, but they are shown to be partially reduced by remineralization or abrasion in short-term follow-ups. In…
Introduction The objective of this study was to quantify the properties of commercially available nickel-titanium open-coil springs. Methods Eleven springs from 3 manufacturers were tested 5 times over a 12-week…
Introduction The aim of this study was to compare the efficiency of self-ligating (SL) and conventionally ligated (CL) brackets during the first 20 weeks of extraction treatment. Methods Study models…
Introduction The aim of this study was to compare the efficiency of self-ligating (SL) and conventionally ligated (CL) brackets during the first 20 weeks of extraction treatment. Methods Study models…
Introduction The aim of this study was to compare the presence of alveolar defects (dehiscence and fenestration) in patients with Class I and Class II Division 1 malocclusions and different…
Introduction The aim of this study was to compare the presence of alveolar defects (dehiscence and fenestration) in patients with Class I and Class II Division 1 malocclusions and different…
Introduction White spots (WS) related to orthodontic treatment are severe cariologic and cosmetic complications, but they are shown to be partially reduced by remineralization or abrasion in short-term follow-ups. In…
Although the self-ligating edgewise bracket was introduced to orthodontists 75 years ago, recent advances in bracket technology have resulted in a number of new self-ligating bracket “systems” and greater interest…
The average debt of a graduating orthodontist is about $250,000, but for some the figure exceeds $600,000. Depending on interest rates, these young orthodontists will pay thousands of dollars a…
Thank you for your comments (Turpin DL. Editor’s comment. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 2010;137:578) on my Guest Editorial in the May issue (Berkowitz S. The need to establish an…
Introduction The purposes of this study were to determine factors favoring successful mini-implant placement and to evaluate root proximity as a possible risk factor for failure of osseointegration-based mini-implants during…
Dentinogenesis imperfecta is an inherited dentinal dysplasia involving several risks for orthodontic treatment. This case report describes the multidisciplinary treatment of a 17-year-old girl whose Class II Division 1 malocclusion…
Introduction Previous studies have shown that most practitioners plan to maintain intercanine and intermolar widths during orthodontic treatment with fixed appliances. The aim of this study was to determine whether…
In this article, we discuss the development of methods for computer-aided jaw surgery, which allows us to incorporate the high level of precision necessary for transferring virtual plans into the…
