Authors’ response
We appreciate the comments of Dr Pandian et al related to our article “Effect of maxillary protraction with alternating rapid palatal expansion and constriction vs expansion alone in maxillary retrusive patients:…
Rapid palatal expansion, with and without alternating constriction
We read the article “Effect of maxillary protraction with alternating rapid palatal expansion and constriction vs expansion alone in maxillary retrusive patients: a single-center, randomized controlled trial” in the October…
Authors’ response
We understand Dr Ghazal’s concern about the combined sample used in this 2-center study. However, the Michigan Growth Study (Ann Arbor) and the Bauru Dental School Growth Study (Bauru, São…
Concerns about combining samples
The article by Barros in the November issue is extremely important (Barros SE, Chiqueto K, Janson G, Ferreira E. Factors influencing molar relationship behavior in the mixed dentition. Am J…
One phase or two, and Buridan’s paradox
Over the years, a question that I have routinely been asked is some version of “Do you believe in 1 phase of treatment or 2?” I have always been able…
Three-dimensional analysis of tooth movements after palatal miniscrew-supported molar distalization
Introduction The aim of this prospective clinical study was to evaluate the dentoalveolar effects of a palatal miniscrew-supported molar distalization appliance using a 3-dimensional reverse engineering method. Methods This study…
Preliminary biometric analysis of mesiodistal tooth dimensions in subjects with normal occlusion
Introduction The aims of this study were to confirm the efficacy of the Bolton index in a group of natural Class I white Italian patients with complete dentition, minimal crowding,…
Orthodontic treatment of a patient with unilateral orofacial muscle dysfunction: The efficacy of myofunctional therapy on the treatment outcome
The orofacial muscle is an important factor in the harmony of the occlusion, and its dysfunction significantly influences a patient’s occlusion after craniofacial growth and development. In this case report,…
Severe Class II Division 1 malocclusion in an adolescent patient, treated with a novel sagittal-guidance Twin-block appliance
Class II malocclusion is a challenging anomaly in orthodontic practice. Various types of functional appliances are used to correct Class II skeletal and occlusal disharmonies in growing patients, including the…
Relationship of maxillary 3-dimensional posterior occlusal plane to mandibular spatial position and morphology
Introduction The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship of the 3-dimensional (3D) posterior occlusal plane (POP) and the mandibular 3D spatial position. The relationship of the POP…
