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The world of journalism is gradually transitioning from print to online versions of newspapers, magazines, and scientific journals. As a member of the American Association of Orthodontists, you can read…
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Physical properties of root cementum: Part 20. Effect of fluoride on orthodontically induced root resorption with light and heavy orthodontic forces for 4 weeks: A microcomputed tomography study Ersan Ilsay…
Concerns about the new logo!
This letter contains feedback regarding the new AAO logo. People might regard this feedback as minute criticism, at which we orthodontists must excel. Among the hallmarks ingrained in clinical orthodontic…
Faces in 4 dimensions: Why do we care, and why the fourth dimension?
The purpose of this article is to describe a dynamic approach for 3-dimensional analyses of facial soft-tissue movements. The method and analysis have numerous applications but, most specifically, are used…
Combined 3-dimensional and mirror-image analysis for the diagnosis of asymmetry
Three-dimensional imaging techniques have greatly improved our ability to assess asymmetry by means of linear and angular measurements. However, visualizing deformities enables a unique appreciation of the underlying deformity, which…
The Alexander Discipline, Volume 2: Long-term stability
Dr Alexander has been a major contributor to clinical orthodontics for many years. Also a longtime faculty member, he is currently a clinical professor of orthodontics at Baylor in Dallas,…
Randomization. Part 2: Minimization
As I explained last month in part 1, during the randomization process, we generate and allocate interventions to trial arms in a way that ensures that neither the investigators nor…
Failing the ABO examination: Admissible evidence?
Okay, you have been sued for malpractice. Obviously, when you are called to testify, part of your testimony will pertain to your educational and professional background. You took the ABO…
Nonsurgical treatment of a Class III patient with a lateral open-bite malocclusion
A 15.3-year-old white girl with a skeletal Class III malocclusion and a severe lateral open bite was treated with conventional orthodontics and directional force mechanics and elastics. She had 5…
Control of maxillary dentition with 2 midpalatal orthodontic miniscrews
The midpalatal area has no critical anatomic structures and has thick cortical bone. These conditions are favorable for miniscrew implantation. Also, there is no concern that damaging a dental root…
