Introduction In this study, we assessed the effects of age and sex on quality-of-life recovery after third-molar surgery. Methods Healthy subjects scheduled for removal of third molars were recruited at…
Introduction One common negative side effect of orthodontic treatment with fixed appliances is the development of incipient caries lesions around brackets, particularly in patients with poor oral hygiene. Bio-available minerals…
Introduction This study was conducted to determine whether variations in the morphology, size, or shade of maxillary canines would influence perceptions of smile attractiveness in patients with canines substituted for…
To prevent development of white spot lesions, orthodontists should assess each patient’s risk factors before and during treatment. Oral hygiene instruction is important, but patients might need to be assisted…
Introduction In this study, we assessed the effects of age and sex on quality-of-life recovery after third-molar surgery. Methods Healthy subjects scheduled for removal of third molars were recruited at…
Introduction En-masse sliding mechanics have been typically used for space closure. Because of friction created at the bracket-wire interface, the force system during tooth movement has not been clarified. Methods…
Introduction Although attractiveness and acceptability of orthodontic appliances have been rated by adults for themselves and for adolescents, children and adolescents have not provided any substantial data. The objective of…
Wichelhaus A, Brauchli L, Ball J, Mertmann M. Mechanical behavior and clinical application of nickel-titanium closed-coil springs under different stress levels and mechanical loading cycles. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop…
I wish to compliment you for 2 fine articles in the September issue: “Financial conflicts of interest policies: From confusion to clarity” (Turpin DL. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 2010;138:245-6),…
Thank you for your compliments regarding our article (Janson G, de Freitas MR, Araki J, Franco EJ, Barros SEC. Class III subdivision malocclusion corrected with asymmetric intermaxillary elastics. Am J…
Congratulations to Dr Janson and his coauthors for their successful treatment of an interesting and complicated case (Janson G, de Freitas MR, Araki J, Franco EJ, Barros SEC. Class III…
Thank you for your compliments and for your time to share your perspectives on our case report, “Lateral open bite: treatment and stability” (Cabrera MC, Cabrera CAG, de Freitas KMS,…
I enjoyed the May case report, “Lateral open bite: treatment and stability” (Cabrera MC, Cabrera CAG, de Freitas KMS, Janson G, de Freitas RM. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 2010;137:701-11)…
Thank you for your compliments and your interest in our case report, “Lateral open bite: treatment and stability” (Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 2010;137:701-11). We are glad that you agree…
Our intention in describing this case was to demonstrate our singular experience in the management of a patient with a unicameral cystic lesion diagnosed as unicystic ameloblastoma (UA) after clinical,…
I read with interest the case report in the May issue (Cabrera MC, Cabrera CAG, de Freitas KMS, Janson G, de Freitas MR. Lateral open bite: treatment and stability. Am…
With the December 2010 issue of the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics ( AJO-DO ), David Turpin’s role as Editor-in-Chief comes to a highly successful conclusion. Over a…
Before we received the response from the authors of the “Clinician’s corner” article (Bisinelli JC, Ioshii S, Retamoso LB, Moysés ST, Moysés SJ, Tanaka OM. Conservative treatment of unicystic ameloblastoma….
In looking back over the years I have served as the Association’s Editor-in-Chief, I am overwhelmed with the number of supporters whose contributions have led to the numerous achievements to…
I was astonished to find a case report (Bisinelli JC, Ioshii S, Retamoso LB, Moysés ST, Moysés SJ, Tanaka OM. Conservative treatment of unicystic ameloblastoma. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop…
