Effect of occlusal vertical dimension changes on postsurgical skeletal changes in a surgery-first approach for skeletal Class III deformities

Apr 6, 2017 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on Effect of occlusal vertical dimension changes on postsurgical skeletal changes in a surgery-first approach for skeletal Class III deformities

Introduction The purposes of this study were to investigate the relationship between occlusal vertical dimension (VD) changes and postsurgical skeletal changes in the surgery-first approach and to derive regression models…

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Effectiveness of Er:YAG laser-aided fiberotomy and low-level laser therapy in alleviating relapse of rotated incisors

Apr 6, 2017 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on Effectiveness of Er:YAG laser-aided fiberotomy and low-level laser therapy in alleviating relapse of rotated incisors

Introduction In this study, we compared the effectiveness of laser-aided circumferential supracrestal fiberotomy (CSF) and low-level laser therapy (LLLT) with conventional CSF in reducing relapse of corrected rotations. Methods The…

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Correction of facial asymmetry and maxillary canting with corticotomy and 1-jaw orthognathic surgery

Apr 6, 2017 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on Correction of facial asymmetry and maxillary canting with corticotomy and 1-jaw orthognathic surgery

Although 2-jaw orthognathic surgery is a typical recommendation for the treatment of facial asymmetry, another good treatment alternative is maxillary corticotomy with temporary skeletal anchorage devices followed by mandibular orthognathic…

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Facial soft-tissue thickness in patients affected by bilateral cleft lip and palate: A retrospective cone-beam computed tomography study

Apr 6, 2017 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on Facial soft-tissue thickness in patients affected by bilateral cleft lip and palate: A retrospective cone-beam computed tomography study

Introduction The purposes of this study were to evaluate the facial soft-tissue thicknesses and craniofacial morphologies of patients affected by bilateral cleft lip and palate (BCLP) and to compare the…

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Residents’ journal review

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Effectiveness of varnish containing CPP and ACP in reducing depth of caries lesions around orthodontic brackets Pithon MM, dos Santos MJ, Andrade CS, Leao Filho JC, Braz AK, de Araujo…

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Root morphology and development of labial inversely impacted maxillary central incisors in the mixed dentition: A retrospective cone-beam computed tomography study

Apr 6, 2017 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on Root morphology and development of labial inversely impacted maxillary central incisors in the mixed dentition: A retrospective cone-beam computed tomography study

Introduction The aim of this study was to analyze 3-dimensional data of root morphology and development in labial inversely impacted maxillary central incisors. Methods Cone-beam computed tomography images from 41…

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Above and beyond

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Joanie and Jimmy Read are 12-year-old twins for whom you have just initiated treatment to resolve severe crowding. This is a “salt of the earth” family. The twins’ parents are…

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Ethics in orthodontics

Apr 6, 2017 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on Ethics in orthodontics

I read the Ethics article in the August issue with much interest (Greco PM. What values most? Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 2014;146:139). I recall being a first-year resident, interviewing…

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Waiting for the litmus test?

Apr 6, 2017 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on Waiting for the litmus test?

When I read the title of the August editorial, “Pitching speed,” I grew curious and swiftly got into action reading the content. To be honest, from the outset, I was…

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Authors’ response

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First, we want to thank Dr Daniel A. Kuncio for his interest in our article. Regarding all the other forces and moments, Dr Kuncio wondered where they did come from. We…

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It is all about definitions

Apr 6, 2017 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on It is all about definitions

I carefully read the article “Forces and moments generated by removable thermoplastic aligners: Incisor torque, premolar derotation, and molar distalization” (Simon M, Keilig L, Schwarze J, Jung BA, Bourauel C….

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Authors’ response

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Thank you to Henry Nahoum for carefully reading and commenting on our article regarding the force systems of removable thermoplastic appliances. In fact, there are several different parameters that can…

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Three-dimensional cone-beam computed tomography analysis of enlargement of the pharyngeal airway by the Herbst appliance

Apr 6, 2017 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on Three-dimensional cone-beam computed tomography analysis of enlargement of the pharyngeal airway by the Herbst appliance

Introduction Pharyngeal airway size is increasingly recognized as an important factor in obstructive sleep apnea. However, few studies have examined the changes of pharyngeal airway form after dental procedures for…

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Authors’ response

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We thank Drs Kailasam, Jagdish, and Chitharanjan for taking a keen interest in our article, “Comparative assessment of alignment efficiency and space closure of active and passive self-ligating vs conventional…

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Self-ligation and faster treatment time—a myth?

Apr 6, 2017 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on Self-ligation and faster treatment time—a myth?

We read with great interest the article in the May issue entitled “Comparative assessment of alignment efficiency and space closure of active and passive self-ligating vs conventional appliances in adolescents:…

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