Highly cited orthodontic articles from 2000 to 2015
Introduction Identification of highly cited articles based on the h-index and its properties is important for the evaluation of the past, present, and future of any research discipline. In this…
Craniofacial morphology in women with Class I occlusion and severe maxillary anterior crowding
Introduction Our objective was to investigate craniofacial morphology in women with Class I occlusion and maxillary anterior crowding (MxAC) with bilateral palatal displacement of the lateral incisors and facial displacement…
American Association of Orthodontists Foundation Craniofacial Growth Legacy Collection in the orthodontic literature—use and trends: A systematic review
Introduction The American Association of Orthodontists Foundation (AAOF) Craniofacial Growth Legacy Collection is a digital repository of records from 9 craniofacial growth study collections in the United States and Canada….
Craniofacial morphology of HIV-positive children and adolescents undergoing antiretroviral therapy: A pilot study
Introduction In this study, we aimed to analyze craniofacial morphology by assessing the skeletal cephalometric profiles of HIV-positive patients receiving antiretroviral therapy. Methods For this study, 21 HIV-positive patients aged…
Assessment of the rate of premolar extraction space closure in the maxillary arch with the AcceleDent Aura appliance vs no appliance in adolescents: A single-blind randomized clinical trial
Introduction The purpose of this 2-arm parallel trial was to assess the effect of the AcceleDent Aura appliance (OrthoAccel Technologies, Houston, Tex) on the rate of maxillary premolar extraction space…
One shoe doesn’t fit all
The conclusion of your long week brings another second-opinion consultation for 9-year-old Jack and his mother. This is one of several within the last few days in which you are…
Lifetime Achievement Award for Orthodontic Research, 2018
In 2015, the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) established a new award, the Lifetime Achievement Award for Orthodontic Research. The first recipient of this award was Dr William R. Proffit,…
Correction
Amini F, Shariati M, Sobouti F, Rakhshan V. Effects of fixed orthodontic treatment on nickel and chromium levels in gingival crevicular fluid as a novel systemic biomarker of trace elements:…
External apical root resorption
We commend Dr Feifei Jiang and colleagues for an excellent study published in the September 2017 issue of the AJO-DO (Jiang F, Chen J, Kula K, Gu H, Du Y,…
Alveolar cortical bone
I read the article by Ohiomoba et al in the January issue and appreciated the accomplishment and results of this retrospective clinical study (Ohiomoba H, Sonis A, Yansane A, Friedland B….
Rapid canine retraction by dentoalveolar distraction osteogenesis
We read the article entitled “Rate of tooth movement and dentoskeletal effects of rapid canine retraction by dentoalveolar distraction osteogenesis: a prospective study” in the August 2017 issue with great…
Interdisciplinary treatment of a patient with multiple missing teeth and periodontitis
A 49-year-old woman with several missing and periodontically compromised teeth was referred to the orthodontic department of National Health Insurance Service Ilsan Hospital by the periodontic department for interdisciplinary treatment….
Predictable method to deliver physiologic force for extrusion of palatally impacted maxillary canines
Introduction Orthodontic treatment of palatally impacted maxillary canines raises many difficulties; to minimize complications, careful planning of orthodontic extrusion and the use of physiologic force are crucial. The aim of…
Bone-anchored maxillary protraction in a patient with complete cleft lip and palate: A case report
Sagittal maxillary deficiency is frequently observed in patients with operated unilateral complete cleft of the lip and palate. Treatment for moderate to severe Class III malocclusion usually relies on LeFort…
Skeletal and dentoalveolar effects of hybrid rapid palatal expansion and facemask treatment in growing skeletal Class III patients
Introduction The purpose of this study was to describe the skeletal and dentoalveolar changes in a group of growing skeletal Class III patients treated with hybrid rapid palatal expansion and…
Clinical effectiveness of 2 orthodontic retainer wires on mandibular arch retention
Introduction The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare the clinical success of 2 lingual retainer wires. Methods The 120 patients included in the study were divided into…
Reliability of different radiographic methods for the localization of displaced maxillary canines
Introduction The purpose of this study was to evaluate the reliability of the radiographic images of the main conventional x-ray techniques compared with the information from cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT)….
No association between types of unilateral mandibular condylar abnormalities and facial asymmetry in orthopedic-treated patients with juvenile idiopathic arthritis
Introduction Dentofacial asymmetries are often observed in patients with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) involvements. The aim of this split-face study was to associate types of radiologic…
Which orthodontic appliance is best for oral hygiene? A randomized clinical trial
Introduction Clear aligners and to a lesser extent self-ligated brackets are considered to facilitate better oral hygiene than traditional fixed orthodontic appliances. This 3-arm parallel-group prospective randomized clinical trial compared…
Role of cone-beam computed tomography with a large field of view in Goldenhar syndrome
Introduction Goldenhar syndrome is a rare disease with hemifacial microsomia and craniofacial disorders originating from the first and second branchial arches, such as ocular, auricular, and vertebral anomalies. The complexity…
