Introduction Tobacco use is related to increased periodontal disease, tooth loss, and decreased success of orthodontic appliances, and it may inhibit orthodontic tooth movement. Most smokers start during adolescence. Since…
Introduction Patient decision-making aids (PDAs) are instruments that facilitate shared decision making and enable patients to reach informed, individual decisions regarding health care. The objective of this study was to…
In their systematic review, Eslami et al acknowledged that CBCT imaging may be more effective than conventional radiography in canine impaction cases that are difficult to diagnose (Eslami E, Barkhordar H,…
Mrs V had a terse and demanding way even as she appointed by phone for her initial examination. She made it clear that she does not take kindly to waiting…
Transverse changes with clear aligners Houle JP, Piedade L, Todescan R Jr, Pinheiro FH. The predictability of transverse changes with Invisalign. Angle Orthod 2017;87 The authors of this retrospective study…
The American Board of Orthodontics has developed tools to help examinees select patients to be used for the Board examination. The Case Management Form can be used to evaluate aspects…
We read the article on bisphenol A released from orthodontic adhesives by Moreira et al in the March 2017 issue with great interest. The authors need to be appreciated for their…
I read the article in the March 2017 issue comparing survival time and comfort of 2 clear overlay retainers of different thicknesses with great interest (Zhu Y, Lin J, Long…
We congratulate Dr Seo-Yeon Jung et al for their case report, “Transport distraction osteogenesis combined with orthodontic treatment in a patient with unilateral tempomandibular joint ankylosis” in the February 2017 issue…
When time to an event (eg, how long until an event occurs?) is the main outcome of interest in a trial, the relevant data are often called survival data. The…
Introduction Our objectives were to evaluate and compare the digital dental models generated from 2 commercial intraoral scanners with manual measurements when performing 3-dimensional surface measurements along a curved line…
Orthognathic surgery: principles, planning and practice is a comprehensive, informative source for anyone treating a multiple-discipline patient. The authors comprehensively reviewed the history of orthognathic surgery, citing past contributors in…
The court started its opinion by stating the following. This case presents a matter of first impression: whether the civil and criminal immunity applicable to physicians… under Virginia Code Sec….
Introduction The aim of this study was to assess the 3-dimensional soft tissue changes in growing Class III patients with maxillary deficiency associated with 2 bone-anchored maxillary protraction protocols in…
Introduction The aim of this study was to 3-dimensionally assess the treatment outcomes of bone-anchored maxillary protraction (BAMP) in patients with unilateral cleft lip and palate. Methods The cleft group…
Indirect anchorage is an established form of anchorage provided by orthodontic miniscrews. Although there are different ways to set up the mechanics, rigid indirect anchorage offers the greatest biomechanical versatility…
Introduction The aim of this in-vitro study was to investigate the influence of cortical bone thickness on the amount of surface microdamage produced after insertion of orthodontic miniscrews (OM) in…
Introduction Patients with cleft lip and palate (CLP) suffer from several esthetic and functional challenges. Comprehensive treatment of these patients involves orthognathic surgery that may lead to velopharyngeal insufficiency or…
Introduction Iatrogenic damage to the tooth surface in the form of enamel tearouts can occur during removal of fixed orthodontic appliances. The aim of this study was to assess debonded…
Class II Division 2 malocclusion is often characterized by severe, traumatic deepbite with lingually inclined and overerupted incisors. Combined orthodontic-orthopedic treatment of this malocclusion is a challenging issue for orthodontists….
