Introduction The purpose of this study was to propose a protocol for safe bicortical placement of mini-implants by measuring the interradicular spaces of the maxillary teeth and the bone quality….
This case report introduces a new approach of corticotomy-assisted rapid maxillary expansion for treating a severe maxillary transverse discrepancy in a skeletally mature patient. This approach uses piezo-bone perforation in…
Introduction In this study, we aimed to give insight into the article review process by investigating the characteristics and the fate of manuscripts submitted to the American Journal of Orthodontics…
Introduction The purpose of this study was to evaluate the change in natural head position (NHP) after orthognathic surgery in skeletal Class III patients. Methods We used pretreatment (T1) and…
High-quality randomized controlled trials (RCTs) are an integral part of evidence-based medicine. RCTs are the bricks and mortar of high-quality systematic reviews, which are important determinants of health care policy…
Introduction As computer-assisted surgical design becomes increasingly popular in maxillofacial surgery, recording patients’ natural head position (NHP) and reproducing it in the virtual environment are vital for preoperative design and…
Until the early 1970s, successful treatment with the Begg technique and the Tweed edgewise technique required tedious wire bending. The introduction of Andrews’ straight wire appliance changed that, and it…
In a previous article, I discussed how we can practically construct a confidence interval that is likely to include the true population mean from our single sample by taking advantage…
Cyril O’Brien Cyril O’Brien, a long-time orthodontist in Salem, Oregon, passed away on January 13, 2015, at age 90. Born on May 30, 1924, Cy grew up on a farm…
Introduction Mandibular canines are anatomically extruded in approximately half of the patients with a deepbite. Although simultaneous orthodontic intrusion of the 6 mandibular anterior teeth is not recommended, a few…
