Introduction The role of the palatine tonsils in the development of dental intra-arch and interarch abnormalities is often brought up in the literature, but it remains controversial. Data on the…
Introduction In this study, we aimed to investigate the effect of buccolingual inclinations of the maxillary canines and premolars on the perceived attractiveness of the smile when viewed from the…
Introduction The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of hypodontia, hyperdontia, and impacted teeth in children with various types of clefts. Methods This study sample consisted of…
Introduction The purposes of this study were to examine and compare the craniofacial growth in girls with Class I or Class II occlusion from the ages of 9 to 18. Methods…
Can you think of 2 terms more powerful than “evolution” and “communication”? Change (evolution) represents the only real constant you can rely on in this universe, and certainly the transmission…
Ionizing radiation revolutionized medicine and dentistry in the past century. It has well-documented benefits in orthodontics, and these benefits outweigh the risks. Three-dimensional cone-beam computed tomography produces images that contain…
Introduction Virtual 3-dimensional (3D) models obtained by scanning of physical casts have become an alternative to conventional dental cast analysis in orthodontic treatment. If the precision (reproducibility) of virtual 3D…
The world is a stage upon which each person plays a part, but only a very few qualify to play leading roles. Martin Dewey was one of the latter. He…
Stability of overbite correction Danz JC, Greuter C, Sifakakis I, Fayed M, Pandis N, Katsaros C. Stability and relapse after orthodontic treatment of deep bite cases—a long-term follow-up study. Eur…
Young Eric’s diagnostic records confirm that treatment of his crowding and facial convexity will necessitate the extraction of 4 premolars. His maxillary canines are palpable but have yet to emerge….
Just as your shoes can’t tell your feet how big to grow, likewise your braincase can’t tell your brain how much information you can store in it, much less to…
We would like to thank Dr Connell for his comments. We generally agree with him, with the exception that not all articles in the orthodontic literature need to concern the…
I welcome and laud the AJO-DO on the inception of an alert system ( AJODOAlert@gmail.com ) for reporting issues related to the safety of orthodontic products and treatment. It is…
In the next series of this column, I will cover key biostatistics topics relevant to orthodontics. I will discuss types of variables, statistical inferences, and analytical approaches for qualitative and…
Introduction The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is a complex joint that often develops degenerative joint disease. Clinical examination alone cannot usually diagnose this accurately, and a radiographic examination complements and aids…
I’m writing to express concern regarding the lack of orthodontic information when the Journal ventures into the subject of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The September issue contained another example of…
Introduction The purposes of this study were to evaluate the accuracy of cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) for detecting naturally occurring alveolar bone dehiscences and fenestrations and to find a better…
Maxillary deficiency is a common feature in patients with repaired cleft lip and palate. Orthognathic surgery has been the conventional approach for the management of cleft-related maxillary hypoplasia. However, for…
Introduction The aim of this study was to evaluate the surface roughness and morphology of enamel with a surface roughness tester and scanning electron microscopy after the removal of metal…
Introduction The aims of this study were to compare 3-dimensional cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) images of patients with unilaterally impacted canines and to determine the possible radiographic factors for prediction…
