Introduction White spot lesions are an undesired side effect of fixed orthodontic treatment. The objective of this research was to develop an antibacterial resin-modified glass ionomer cement (RMGIC) containing nanoparticles…
Introduction Morphologic homogeneity is desirable in sample selection of clinical studies that evaluate methods of treating craniofacial discrepancies in orthodontics. The purposes of this study were to assess sample selection…
In the previous article, I discussed 1-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) when we are interested in comparing the generated forces from 3 types of wires. In that example, we considered…
Introduction In the absence of adequate animal or in-vitro models, the biomechanics of human malocclusion must be studied indirectly. Finite element analysis (FEA) is emerging as a clinical technology to…
Introduction Type 2 diabetes is known to affect bone metabolism. In this study, we aimed to determine the effects of type 2 diabetes on bone remodeling during orthodontic tooth movement….
A reader wrote to me recently, describing a situation and asking for guidance. The situation is common enough to warrant discussion. It went something like this. Larry: I’m a recent…
Introduction The purpose of this study was to assess the agreement between Brazilian adolescents and their parents or caregivers regarding the adolescents’ oral health–related quality of life during orthodontic treatment….
The field of genetics emerged from the study of heredity early in the 20th century. Since that time, genetics has progressed through a series of defined eras based on a…
Introduction Temporary paralysis of the masseter muscle caused by botulinum toxin is a common treatment for temporomandibular disorders, bruxism, and muscle hypertrophy. Loss of masseter force is associated with decreased…
Introduction Autotransplantation has become a major therapeutic option for replacing missing teeth in adult orthodontic patients. However, little systematic information is available about the long-term stability of autotransplanted teeth with…
