Short-root anomaly in an orthodontic patient
Short-root anomaly is a rare condition, but it can be a problem for orthodontists and their patients. Our aim in this article was to report the treatment of an orthodontic…
Treatment and posttreatment effects of a facial mask combined with a bite-block appliance in Class III malocclusion
Introduction In this cephalometric investigation, we analyzed the treatment and posttreatment effects of an orthopedic protocol for Class III malocclusion consisting of a facial mask combined with a removable bite-block…
Volumetric, planar, and linear analyses of pharyngeal airway change on computed tomography and cephalometry after mandibular setback surgery
Introduction The purpose of this study was to use lateral cephalometry and computed tomography (CT) to examine the volumetric, planar, and linear changes in the pharyngeal airway after mandibular setback…
Mucoepidermoid carcinoma diagnosed in orthodontic patients
A detailed clinical examination is important for early diagnosis of oral lesions in every dental specialty, including orthodontics, particularly because these patients are constantly checked during orthodontic treatment. This report…
Measurement of friction forces between stainless steel wires and “reduced-friction” self-ligating brackets
Introduction In this study, we assessed the friction forces between various self-ligating brackets and stainless steel orthodontic wires, subjected to different shear and bending forces in the buccolingual plane. Methods…
A new concept of anatomic lingual arch form
Introduction The aim of this study was to describe a natural and anatomic lingual arch form obtained from subjects with normal occlusion that could be used, with other criteria, in…
Distally displaced premolars: A dental anomaly associated with palatally displaced canines
Introduction The aim of this study was to evaluate the significance of association between distally displaced premolars (DDP) and palatally displaced canines (PDC) in the pattern of associated phenotypes of…
Treatment and posttreatment skeletal effects of rapid maxillary expansion investigated with low-dose computed tomography in growing subjects
Introduction The aim of this study was to use low-dose coronal computed tomography (CT) scans to evaluate the treatment and postretention effects of rapid maxillary expansion (RME) on the maxillary…
Clinical study of frontal chewing patterns in various crossbite malocclusions
Introduction The purpose of this study was to clarify the frontal chewing patterns of various crossbite malocclusions. Methods A mandibular kinesiograph was used to record the masticatory movements of 106…
Calling it quits
I received this e-mail the other day, and it forms the basis for this month’s column. Larry: What is our actual responsibility to follow patients in retention? I follow up…
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Submission of referenced questions for the American Board of Orthodontics written examination The American Board of Orthodontics (ABO) continually strives to improve its written examination by incorporating new questions related…
Preliminary cone-beam computed tomography study evaluating dental and skeletal changes after treatment with a mandibular Schwarz appliance
Introduction The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of the Schwarz appliance with a new method of superimposing detailed cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) images. Methods The subjects…
Applicability of the Moyers mixed dentition probability tables and new prediction aids for a contemporary population in India
Introduction The Moyers mixed dentition space analysis method is among the most commonly used in clinical practice for detecting tooth size-arch length discrepancies. In view of reported secular trends, racial,…
Modified fluoride toothpaste technique reduces caries in orthodontic patients: A longitudinal, randomized clinical trial
Introduction The hypothesis of this study was that toothpaste slurry rinsing, combined with other simple postbrushing steps (the modified fluoride toothpaste technique [MFTT]), would reduce the number of decayed and…
Editor’s Comment and Q&A
Introduction The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of the Schwarz appliance with a new method of superimposing detailed cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) images. Methods The subjects…
Editor’s Comment and Q&A
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…
Long-term development of malocclusion traits in orthodontically treated and untreated subjects
Introduction The purposes of this study were to analyze long-term changes in malocclusion traits and to compare the development in orthodontically treated and untreated subjects. Methods The sample comprised 308…
Editor’s Comment and Q&A
Introduction The aim of this study was to describe a natural and anatomic lingual arch form obtained from subjects with normal occlusion that could be used, with other criteria, in…
Editor’s Comment and Q&A
Introduction Because alveolar bone is used for skeletal anchorage, the variability and reliability of its dimensions are important. Methods Interradicular distances, cortical thicknesses, and buccolingual spaces were measured on computed…
Long-term stability of surgical-orthodontic open-bite correction
Introduction The objective of this study was to evaluate the long-term stability of open-bite surgical-orthodontic correction. Methods Thirty-nine patients at an initial mean age of 20.83 years were evaluated cephalometrically…
