Introduction Nickel and chromium might induce hypersensitivity. Therefore, they are of interest to orthodontists. Gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) is highly relevant to orthodontic treatments and might reflect systemic changes associated…
Introduction In this study, we examined first premolar inclination in a large sample. Methods First premolar inclination, canine inclination, and mesiodistal location were measured on 797 panoramic radiographs of orthodontically…
Introduction Patients undergoing orthodontic treatment are at greater risk for developing white spot lesions (WSLs). Although prevention is always the goal, WSLs continue to be a common sequela. For this…
Introduction The aim of this systematic review was to evaluate the treatment effects on maxillary growth of removable functional appliances that advance the mandible to a more forward position in…
Introduction Our aim was to assess the skeletal mandibular changes (anteroposterior and vertical) in circumpubertal patients with fixed functional appliances installed on multibracket appliances compared with untreated patients. Methods An…
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Light-curable fluoride varnish may be effective in preventing enamel demineralization during orthodontic treatment for up to 4 months Mehta A, Paramshivam G, Chugh VK, Singh S, Halkai S, Kumar S. Effect…
A nostalgic aura haunted me when I read Steven J. Lindauer’s Centennial Guest Editorial, “Where are we going” (Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 2015;148:708-9). I would like to remark. Advances…
Thank you for spotting an error in the printed formula (Chung DD, Wolfgramm R. Maxillary arch perimeter prediction using Ramanujan’s equation for the ellipse. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 2015;147;235-41)….
We want to congratulate Drs Chung and Wolfgramm for their article in the February 2015 issue shining a light on the use of a mathematical equation for ellipse to evaluate…
