Short-root anomaly in an orthodontic patient
Short-root anomaly is a rare condition, but it can be a problem for orthodontists and their patients. Our aim in this article was to report the treatment of an orthodontic…
Treatment and posttreatment effects of a facial mask combined with a bite-block appliance in Class III malocclusion
Introduction In this cephalometric investigation, we analyzed the treatment and posttreatment effects of an orthopedic protocol for Class III malocclusion consisting of a facial mask combined with a removable bite-block…
Volumetric, planar, and linear analyses of pharyngeal airway change on computed tomography and cephalometry after mandibular setback surgery
Introduction The purpose of this study was to use lateral cephalometry and computed tomography (CT) to examine the volumetric, planar, and linear changes in the pharyngeal airway after mandibular setback…
Mucoepidermoid carcinoma diagnosed in orthodontic patients
A detailed clinical examination is important for early diagnosis of oral lesions in every dental specialty, including orthodontics, particularly because these patients are constantly checked during orthodontic treatment. This report…
Measurement of friction forces between stainless steel wires and “reduced-friction” self-ligating brackets
Introduction In this study, we assessed the friction forces between various self-ligating brackets and stainless steel orthodontic wires, subjected to different shear and bending forces in the buccolingual plane. Methods…
A new concept of anatomic lingual arch form
Introduction The aim of this study was to describe a natural and anatomic lingual arch form obtained from subjects with normal occlusion that could be used, with other criteria, in…
Distally displaced premolars: A dental anomaly associated with palatally displaced canines
Introduction The aim of this study was to evaluate the significance of association between distally displaced premolars (DDP) and palatally displaced canines (PDC) in the pattern of associated phenotypes of…
Treatment and posttreatment skeletal effects of rapid maxillary expansion investigated with low-dose computed tomography in growing subjects
Introduction The aim of this study was to use low-dose coronal computed tomography (CT) scans to evaluate the treatment and postretention effects of rapid maxillary expansion (RME) on the maxillary…
Clinical study of frontal chewing patterns in various crossbite malocclusions
Introduction The purpose of this study was to clarify the frontal chewing patterns of various crossbite malocclusions. Methods A mandibular kinesiograph was used to record the masticatory movements of 106…
Calling it quits
I received this e-mail the other day, and it forms the basis for this month’s column. Larry: What is our actual responsibility to follow patients in retention? I follow up…
