Taking it back
Today, when I attend meetings and speak with colleagues, one topic that often comes up is the character of today’s younger practitioners. Some observations concern competency. I often hear that…
White spot lesion formation after treatment with full-coverage rapid maxillary expanders
Introduction The aim of this study was to evaluate whether treatment with full-coverage bonded acrylic splint expanders causes formation of white spot lesions using quantitative light-induced fluorescence. Methods The experimental…
Effects of angiotensin II type I receptor blocker losartan on orthodontic tooth movement
Introduction Drugs that block the renin-angiotensin system (RAS) are widely used for treating hypertension, heart and kidney failure, and the harmful effects of diabetes. Components of the RAS have been…
Effect of malocclusion severity on oral health–related quality of life and food intake ability in a Korean population
Introduction The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of malocclusion severity on oral health–related quality of life and food intake ability in adult patients, controlling for sex,…
Effects of vascular endothelial growth factor on osteoblasts and osteoclasts
Introduction Bone remodeling is crucial to the success of many dental procedures and is tightly regulated. Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), a key cytokine for angiogenesis, is also an important…
How long does treatment with fixed orthodontic appliances last? A systematic review
Introduction There is little agreement on the expected duration of a course of orthodontic treatment; however, a consensus appears to have emerged that fixed appliance treatment is overly lengthy. This…
Comparison of longitudinal changes in clinical periodontal parameters of canines and first molars treated with fixed orthodontic appliances
Introduction Our objective was to learn the possible effects of fixed orthodontic therapy on the periodontium of the extraction sites adjacent to canines and first molars. This was a prospective…
Factors affecting patients’ adherence to orthodontic appointments
Introduction Studies show that attendance at orthodontic appointments affects treatment outcomes, treatment duration, and the probability of side effects. The aim of this study was to predict factors that influence…
When is enough, enough?
Mrs Kim is a cheerful 63-year-old who has been agreeable to any treatment plan you have proposed. Her initial presentation was complex. Her maxillary left canine was extracted in adolescence;…
Authors’ response
We wish to thank Drs Hall and Frazier for expressing their concerns about our comments. We could not agree more with the message; however, when putting pen to paper, occasionally…
