Knowledge and thought: Staying current
Just as your shoes can’t tell your feet how big to grow, likewise your braincase can’t tell your brain how much information you can store in it, much less to…
Authors’ response
We would like to thank Dr Connell for his comments. We generally agree with him, with the exception that not all articles in the orthodontic literature need to concern the…
The dark side of orthodontic practice
I welcome and laud the AJO-DO on the inception of an alert system ( AJODOAlert@gmail.com ) for reporting issues related to the safety of orthodontic products and treatment. It is…
Statistics for orthodontists
In the next series of this column, I will cover key biostatistics topics relevant to orthodontics. I will discuss types of variables, statistical inferences, and analytical approaches for qualitative and…
Diagnostic accuracy of 2 cone-beam computed tomography protocols for detecting arthritic changes in temporomandibular joints
Introduction The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is a complex joint that often develops degenerative joint disease. Clinical examination alone cannot usually diagnose this accurately, and a radiographic examination complements and aids…
Greater transparency needed when reporting orthodontic outcomes of obstructive sleep apnea treatment
I’m writing to express concern regarding the lack of orthodontic information when the Journal ventures into the subject of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The September issue contained another example of…
Accuracy of cone-beam computed tomography in detecting alveolar bone dehiscences and fenestrations
Introduction The purposes of this study were to evaluate the accuracy of cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) for detecting naturally occurring alveolar bone dehiscences and fenestrations and to find a better…
Distraction osteogenesis and orthognathic surgery for a patient with unilateral cleft lip and palate
Maxillary deficiency is a common feature in patients with repaired cleft lip and palate. Orthognathic surgery has been the conventional approach for the management of cleft-related maxillary hypoplasia. However, for…
In-vivo evaluation of the surface roughness and morphology of enamel after bracket removal and polishing by different techniques
Introduction The aim of this study was to evaluate the surface roughness and morphology of enamel with a surface roughness tester and scanning electron microscopy after the removal of metal…
Radiographic predictors for maxillary canine impaction
Introduction The aims of this study were to compare 3-dimensional cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) images of patients with unilaterally impacted canines and to determine the possible radiographic factors for prediction…
