Introduction Our objective was to enable accurate miniscrew placement after preoperative simulation. We developed a new template for miniscrew placement and evaluated its accuracy. Methods Eleven patients who had bimaxillary…
Introduction Self-ligating brackets have been gaining popularity over the past several decades. Various advantages for these systems have been claimed. The purposes of this systematic review were to identify and…
We appreciate the interest of Drs Sivakumar and Sivakumar regarding our article. Their comments are welcome and pertinent. We are glad to clarify these points for the readers of the…
We wish to comment on the article, “Severe root resorption in orthodontic patients treated with the edgewise method: prevalence and predictive factors” (Marques LS, Ramos-Jorge ML, Rey AC, Armond MC,…
Thank you for your comments on the calculation of tooth movement. I agree that tooth displacement should be described in 3-dimensional space, and a helical axis is a way to…
I read with interest the article, “Does the center of resistance depend on the direction of tooth movement?” (Meyer BN, Chen J, Katona TR. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 2010;137:354-61)….
As the value of the randomized controlled trial (RCT) becomes established, it is time to turn the attention of authors and reviewers to the challenge of conducting, reporting, and evaluating…
Vertical dimension control with fixed appliance mechanotherapy has always been a matter of concern in moderate to severe high-angle patients with severe proclination of the anterior teeth. Extrusion of the…
The consensus for evidence-based methods is growing. The wave of change is noticeable in the way articles are published in the AJO-DO , including structured abstracts, systematic reviews under the…
