A 43-year-old man sought orthodontic treatment to close anterior diastemas. During the impression procedure for routine documentation, the orthodontic assistant exerted excessive pressure on the metallic tray; 2 days later, the…
Introduction The purpose of this study was to predict the need for orthognathic surgery in patients with unilateral cleft lip and palate (UCLP) in the early permanent dentition. Methods In…
Patients with bimaxillary protrusion may have an unattractive profile with a retruded chin contour. Correction of the severely protrusive anterior alveolar bone and teeth combined with a moderate open bite…
Introduction Despite the increases in adults undergoing orthodontic treatment in both the public and private sectors, satisfaction with the treatment process has not been widely explored. In this study, we…
Introduction Supplemental vibration has been reported to accelerate orthodontic tooth movement and reduce discomfort. Our purpose was to investigate the effects of AcceleDent on Invisalign treatment. This randomized clinical trial…
BOS statement: Do-it-yourself braces A number of websites are offering the public the opportunity to carry out their own orthodontic treatment at home. Most involve an individual being “assessed” as…
The plaintiff had always suffered from severe myopia. Having heard about radial keratotomy, he sought opinions from several practitioners, all of whom said he was not a candidate. Fast forward…
Introduction Our objectives were to verify the impact of alterations in the vertical position of the maxillary canines in smile esthetic perceptions and to determine whether exposure of the gingival…
Introduction The purpose of this study was to examine changes in registration accuracy after including occlusal surface and incisal edge areas in addition to the buccal surface when integrating laser-scanned…
Introduction Orthodontic patients with malocclusion have significantly lower masticatory and gastrointestinal digestive function than persons with normal occlusion. Although several studies have suggested that masticatory function is improved after orthodontic…
I have read with interest the article by Dr Duterloo, written in response to an editorial by Dr Behrents in the November 2016 issue of the AJO-DO . Dr Duterloo…
Dr Behrents’ editorial, “Lucy fell from a tree and plunged 40 feet to her death” in the November 2016 issue of the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics ,…
We greatly appreciate that orthodontic research on patient decision aids has finally appeared in the world’s leading orthodontic journal, the AJO-DO . Decision aids have already been adopted and used…
Susan has worked in your office as an orthodontic assistant for over 15 years. She joined your practice as soon as she graduated from her dental assisting program and has been…
We congratulate Min-Ho Jung for the interesting case report, “Fixed-functional appliance treatment combined with growth hormone therapy,” published in the AJO-DO in September 2017 (Am J Orthod DentofacialOrthop 2017;152:402-12). We…
The American Board of Orthodontics (ABO) works to certify orthodontists in a fair, reliable, and valid manner. The process must examine an orthodontist’s knowledge, abilities, and critical thinking skills to…
Sir William Osler, considered the father of modern medicine, described the practice of medicine as “a science of uncertainty and an art of probability.” Evidence-based orthodontics reduces uncertainty in the…
Achieving ideal results when treating a difficult malocclusion is a challenge that orthodontists frequently encounter. Maintaining those results is sometimes more challenging than the correction itself. As specialists in orthodontics,…
Introduction Aggressive periodontitis (AP) is a condition that promotes breakdown of the periodontal tissues in a short time. In severe cases, pathologic migration of teeth and tooth loss can occur,…
Introduction Aggressive periodontitis (AP) is a condition that promotes breakdown of the periodontal tissues in a short time. In severe cases, pathologic migration of teeth and tooth loss can occur,…
