Effect of fluoxetine on induced tooth movement in rats
Introduction Fluoxetine is a widely used antidepressant. Its various effects on bone mineral density are well described. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of fluoxetine on…
Smile because of Dr Robert Murray Ricketts
In the sciences, scholars emerge from time to time to lay down principles and crystallize the information of their day. Such a scholar was Dr Robert Murray Ricketts (1920-2003) (…
Risk management strategies in orthodontics. Part 2: Administrative considerations
Orthodontic practice results in relatively few patient challenges and litigations. This often leads to a false sense of security and encourages orthodontists to optimize practice management techniques that may be at…
Sagittal correction of adolescent patients with modified palatal anchorage plate appliances
The palate has been reported to be a suitable skeletal anchorage site in adolescents and adults. This article introduces new treatment modalities for correction of sagittal discrepancies by molar protraction…
Lingual appliances reduce the incidence of white spot lesions during orthodontic multibracket treatment
Introduction The aim of this study was to assess the incidence of white spot lesions (WSLs) in subjects treated with customized lingual multibracket appliances—separately for maxillary anterior teeth 12 to…
Perioral soft tissue evaluation of skeletal Class II Division 1: A lateral cephalometric study
Introduction To obtain the balance and harmony of the soft tissue facial profile in orthodontic treatment, it is necessary to identify the characteristics of overlying soft tissues according to the…
Etiology of maxillary canine impaction: A review
This article is a review that enumerates the causes of impaction of the maxillary permanent canines, including hard tissue obstructions, soft tissue lesions, and anomalies of neighboring teeth, and discusses…
A pictorial history of orthodontics, 1915-2014
As part of the Centennial Celebration of the AJO-DO , approximately 2500 images published in the Journal between 1915 and 2001 have now been identified, scanned, and cataloged. These images…
Treatment of a mandibular functional shift in an adolescent boy with temporomandibular disorder and crossbites
A mandibular functional shift usually poses a challenge for orthodontists, especially when it is accompanied by a temporomandibular disorder (TMD). Accurate diagnosis and complete elimination of the etiologic factors are…
Evolution of esthetic considerations in orthodontics
The importance of facial esthetics to the practice of orthodontics has its origins at the beginning of our specialty. In 1900, Edward H. Angle believed that an esthetic or a…
