Authors’ response
We agree that the term “hybrid” is appropriate if the dentition is used with the implants for anchorage for the expansion force. However, this does not mean that incorporating the…
Ethical considerations of 3-dimensional imaging
We read with interest the article on 3-dimensional (3D) imaging for indirect-direct bonding in the June issue (El-Timamy AM, El-Sharaby FA, Eid FH, Mostafa YA. Three-dimensional imaging for indirect-direct bonding….
Three-dimensional imaging for indirect-direct bonding could expose patients to unnecessary radiation
El-Timamy et al are commended for their June 2016 article introducing a new concept of bracket positioning using cone-beam computed tomography imaging (CBCT) and computer-aided manufacturing (El-Timamy AM, El-Sharaby FA, Eid…
Authors’ response
Thank you for your comments on our article “Three-dimensional imaging for indirect-direct bonding.” Your interest in our research gives us the opportunity to provide more insight and to further clarify…
What are the limits of microimplant-assisted palatal expanders?
In a case report in the May 2016 issue, Carlson et al reported the use of a microimplant-assisted rapid palatal expansion (MARPE) appliance to correct transverse maxillary deficiency in an adult…
Rethinking American Board of Orthodontics Certification: A paradigm shift
The Greek philosopher Heraclitus is credited for stating that the only thing that is constant is change. Businesses that think they can survive today using the same strategies they used…
Root resorption of maxillary incisors retracted with and without skeletal anchorage
Introduction Our objective was to compare root resorption degree of the maxillary central incisors retracted with and without skeletal anchorage. Methods This nonrandomized historical control study included 37 patients requiring…
Morphology of palatally impacted canines: A case-controlled cone-beam volumetric tomography study
Introduction The aim of this study was to investigate the relationships between an apical curvature or a hook and the crown/root ratio in subjects with and without palatally impacted maxillary…
Esthetic perceptions of facial silhouettes after treatment with a mandibular protraction appliance
Introduction In this retrospective study, we aimed to evaluate the effects on the facial silhouettes produced by a mandibular protraction appliance associated with corrective treatment in Class II patients. Methods…
Association between 3-dimensional mandibular morphology and condylar movement in subjects with mandibular asymmetry
Introduction The purpose of this study was to evaluate the hypothesis that 3-dimensional mandibular morphology is correlated with condylar movement in patients with mandibular asymmetry. Methods Subjects were classified into…
