Surface analysis of 2 orthodontic mini-implants after clinical use
Introduction The purpose of this study was to analyze the design and surface morphology of 2 brands of mini-implants before and after 12 to 18 months of clinical use. Methods…
The Alexander discipline, volume 3, unusual and difficult cases
Volume 3 of the series The Alexander Discipline is devoted to the treatment extended to difficult and unusual malocclusions encountered during the author’s 50 years of orthodontic practice—and what an experience…
Are assessments of damping capacity and placement torque useful in estimating root proximity of orthodontic anchor screws?
Introduction Placement torque and damping capacity may increase when the orthodontic anchor screws make contact with an adjacent root. If this is the case, root contact can be inferred from…
Analysis of covariance
During a trial, it is important to measure baseline variables such as demographics (age, sex) and clinical characteristics (Angle classification, oral hygiene status, initial crowding). We usually measure baseline characteristics…
Malocclusion and its relationship to speech sound production: Redefining the effect of malocclusal traits on sound production
Introduction The purpose of this study was to identify variables of dental malocclusion with the greatest effect on sound production that can be easily identified during an orthodontic assessment. Methods…
Loose lips
Can a court in one state force you to become a party to litigation in another state? In other words, could a state other than your own have jurisdiction over…
Evaluation of long-term stability of skeletal anterior open bite correction in adults treated with maxillary posterior segment intrusion using zygomatic miniplates
Introduction This study evaluated the long-term stability of maxillary molar intrusion and anterior open-bite correction in adults treated by maxillary posterior teeth intrusion with zygomatic miniplates. Methods The sample included…
Posterior tooth angulations in patients with anterior open bite and normal occlusion
Introduction The aim of this study was to compare the posterior tooth angulations in patients with open-bite malocclusion and normal occlusion. Methods Lateral cephalometric headfilms of 45 untreated open-bite subjects…
Reliability of cervical vertebral maturation staging
Introduction Growth and its prediction are important for the success of many orthodontic treatments. The aim of this study was to determine the reliability of the cervical vertebral maturation (CVM)…
Three-dimensional photographs for determining the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need in scientific studies
Introduction Plaster casts as the medium for data collection in orthodontic studies pose disadvantages. In this study, we aimed to assess the validity and reliability of using 3-dimensional (3D) photographs…
