Treatment of impacted dilacerated maxillary central incisors
We read the article by Dr Wei et al (Wei YJ, Lin YC, Kuang SH, Yang SF, Lee SY, Lai YL. Esthetic periodontal surgery for impacted dilacerated maxillary central incisors. Am…
Authors’ response
Our article (Pazera P, Fudalej P, Katsaros C. Severe complication of a bonded mandibular lingual retainer. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 2012;142:406-9), published in the September issue, demonstrated a severe unwanted effect…
Buccal bone regeneration
The article, “Severe complication of a bonded mandibular lingual retainer,” in the September issue (Pazera P, Fudalej P, Katsaros C. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 2012;142:406-9) was interesting. The authors…
Bonded spurs with high-pull chincup therapy for anterior open bite
I would like to question the methodology used in the article, Treatment effects of bonded spurs associated with high-pull chincup therapy in the treatment of patients with anterior open bite…
Authors’ response
We appreciate Dr Karthickeyan’s interest in our article, and we want to clarify some of his concerns with the methodology and conclusions. Although other factors might play roles in the…
Do you have an evidence-based practice?
The term “evidence-based” receives considerable usage by both academicians and clinicians in today’s professional dental environment. In some cases it is appropriately used, but often it is inappropriately applied. According…
The segmented arch approach: A method for orthodontic treatment of a severe Class III open-bite malocclusion
An open bite is a common malocclusion, and it is generally associated with several linked etiologic factors. When establishing the treatment plan, it is essential to consider every aspect of…
Correction of an asymmetric maxillary dental arch by alveolar bone distraction osteogenesis
This case report describes a new surgical orthodontic approach involving alveolar bone distraction osteogenesis for correction of an asymmetric maxillary dental arch. The treatment was combined with conventional orthognathic surgery…
A novel biomechanical model assessing continuous orthodontic archwire activation
Introduction The biomechanics of a continuous archwire inserted into multiple orthodontic brackets is poorly understood. The purpose of this research was to apply the birth-death technique to simulate the insertion…
Autotransplantion of a displaced mandibular second premolar to its normal position
The patient was a 13-year-old Korean girl who had a displaced mandibular second premolar. She was reluctant to undergo a lengthy orthodontic treatment and opted instead for transplantation of the…
Influence of the expansion screw height on the dental effects of the hyrax expander: A study with finite elements
Introduction Our objective was to evaluate the influence of the expansion screw height of a hyrax expander on the degree of dental inclination during rapid maxillary expansion by using the…
Tongue posture improvement and pharyngeal airway enlargement as secondary effects of rapid maxillary expansion: A cone-beam computed tomography study
Introduction Rapid maxillary expansion (RME) is known to improve nasal airway ventilation. Recent evidence suggests that RME is an effective treatment for obstructive sleep apnea in children with maxillary constriction….
Illusions of fusions: Assessing cervical vertebral fusion on lateral cephalograms, multidetector computed tomographs, and cone-beam computed tomographs
Introduction The aims of this study were to compare lateral cephalograms with other radiologic methods for diagnosing suspected fusions of the cervical spine and to validate the assessment of congenital…
Axes of resistance for tooth movement: Does the center of resistance exist in 3-dimensional space?
Introduction The center of resistance is considered the most important reference point for tooth movement. It is often stated that forces through this point will result in tooth translation. The…
Defense from within: A guide to success as a dental malpractice defense expert
Mr Krompier has been a certified trial attorney for over 30 years and specializes in the defense of dental health care providers in New Jersey and New York. He has…
Traumatic loss of a maxillary central incisor treated with nonextraction orthodontics
This case report describes the orthodontic treatment of a girl who lost her maxillary left central incisor from trauma. The patient had a concave profile, a Class I molar relationship…
Development of labial gingival recessions in orthodontically treated patients
Introduction Our aim was to assess the prevalence of gingival recessions in patients before, immediately after, and 2 and 5 years after orthodontic treatment. Methods Labial gingival recessions in all…
Relationship between body mass index percentile and skeletal maturation and dental development in orthodontic patients
Introduction The rate of obesity in children and adolescents is a current public health concern. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between body mass index (BMI)…
Three-dimensional finite element analysis of the craniomaxillary complex during maxillary protraction with bone anchorage vs conventional dental anchorage
Introduction The aim of this study was to explore the biomechanical effects on the craniomaxillary complex of bone anchorage and dental anchorage during maxillary protraction. Methods We established 2 finite…
Confidence intervals rather than Pvalues
In the previous article, I explained the meaning of the P value and discussed the danger of focusing the interpretation of the study results solely on P values. A better…
