Author’s response
We want to thank Dr Sabour for his interest in our study. We would like to clarify the main ideas of the discussed methods. Intraclass coefficients (ICCs) mainly supply data…
Reproducibility of the lip position at rest
I was interested to read the article by Dindaroğlu et al in the May 2016 issue of the Journal . The authors used 3dMD Flex (3dMD, Atlanta, Ga) to obtain 60…
Authors’ response
We appreciate the chance to respond to the comments on our article, “Evaluation of corticotomy-facilitated orthodontics and piezocision in rapid canine retraction,” published in April 2016. All patients in our study…
Do-it-yourself impressions and clear retainers: A fairy tale
A tremendous amount of information available to the public suggests that do-it-yourself (DIY) dentistry is something to be considered. In general terms, this includes DIY extractions, partial and full dentures,…
Corticotomy and piezocision in rapid canine retraction
We read with great interest the article “Evaluation of corticotomy-facilitated orthodontics and piezocision in rapid canine retraction” by Abbas et al in the April issue. The article highlighted the advantages of…
Authors’ response
We appreciate being given the opportunity to discuss the details of our study and hope the following explanation will be helpful. In our study, silver nanoparticles were synthetized by a…
Antibacterial properties of retainers with silver nanoparticles
We read with interest the article entitled “ Streptococcus mutans counts in patients wearing removable retainers with silver nanoparticles vs those wearing conventional retainers: A randomized clinical trial” in the…
Correction of a severe Class II malocclusion in a patient with Noonan syndrome
Noonan syndrome is a developmental disorder characterized by a dysmorphic facial structure, short stature, and mild mental retardation, with associated cardiac defects and skeletal malformations. It may be sporadic or…
Wear-time recording during early Class III facemask treatment using TheraMon chip technology
Successful intervention in a developing Class III malocclusion with facemask protraction therapy depends on a patient’s ability to adhere to the recommendations for duration of appliance wear. In this article,…
A 22-year follow-up of the nonsurgical expansion of maxillary and mandibular arches in a young adult: Are the outcomes stable, relapsed, or unstable with aging?
Adult maxillary and mandible arch expansion without a surgical approach can be uncertain when long-term stability is considered. This case report describes the treatment of a 19-year-old woman with an…
