Ellen A. BeGole, 1934-2018
Ellen Ann BeGole was born in Detroit in 1934. Her father was an engineer and inventor who held multiple patents. Perhaps not surprisingly, his daughter exhibited a similar knack for…
Retrospective evaluation of treatment time and efficiency of a predictable cantilever system for orthodontic extrusion of impacted maxillary canines
Introduction Orthodontic extrusion of impacted maxillary canines requires careful biomechanical planning and the use of physiologic force. The aim of this study was to evaluate the time needed for orthodontic…
Correlation between midline deviation and condylar position in patients with Class II malocclusion: A cone-beam computed tomography evaluation
Introduction Midline deviation of the mandible and maxilla can affect craniofacial growth and occlusion and cause consequences to the temporomandibular joint. The aim of this study was to evaluate the lateral…
Accuracy of clear aligners: A retrospective study of patients who needed refinement
Introduction The purpose of this study was to determine the accuracy of specific tooth movements with Invisalign (Align Technology, Santa Clara, Calif). Methods The study sample included 20 Class I…
Sleep disordered breathing in children seeking orthodontic care
Introduction Our objective was to evaluate the prevalence of high-risk factors for sleep disordered breathing (SDB) in an orthodontic population of children. SDB is a spectrum of breathing disorders ranging…
Ellen A. BeGole, 1934-2018
Ellen Ann BeGole was born in Detroit in 1934. Her father was an engineer and inventor who held multiple patents. Perhaps not surprisingly, his daughter exhibited a similar knack for…
Three-dimensional evaluation of craniofacial characteristics related to mandibular asymmetries in skeletal Class I patients
Introduction Our objective was to analyze the characteristics that affect skeletal Class I adults with mandibular asymmetries using cone-beam computerized tomography. Methods The sample included cone-beam computerized tomography images of…
Comparative assessment of treatment efficacy and adverse effects during nonextraction orthodontic treatment of Class I malocclusion patients with direct and indirect bonding: A parallel randomized clinical trial
Introduction The objective of this 2-arm parallel trial was to compare the effects of direct and indirect bonding techniques on the orthodontic treatment process and outcomes. Methods Thirty patients were…
Clinical considerations and potential liability associated with the use of ionizing radiation in orthodontics
Ionizing radiation is a known carcinogen. Its damaging effects can be deterministic or stochastic. Deterministic effects occur only after radiation exposure thresholds are reached, but stochastic effects are random, and…
Scoping review of systematic review abstracts about temporomandibular disorders: Comparison of search years 2004 and 2017
Introduction The purposes of this study were to determine how many systematic reviews and meta-analyses relating to temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) had been published as of 2017 compared with those published…
Lingual mandibular osteonecrosis vs dental impression: A challenging diagnosis
We want to congratulate the authors of the interesting Clinician’s Corner article, “Lingual mandibular osteonecrosis after dental impressions for orthodontic study models,” recently published in the AJO-DO . Indeed, it…
Nonsurgical correction of a Class III skeletal anterior open-bite malocclusion using multiple microscrew implants and digital profile prediction
A 20-year-old woman had a severe anterior skeletal open bite and a moderate skeletal Class III relationship with a prognathic mandible and a straight profile. She declined surgery. However, molar…
Bone-borne accelerated sutural expansion: A microcomputed tomography study in rabbits
Introduction In this study, we evaluated the effect of bone-borne accelerated expansion protocols on sutural separation and sutural bone modeling using a microcomputed tomography system. We also determined the optimum…
Three-dimensional treatment outcomes in Class II patients with different vertical facial patterns treated with the Herbst appliance
Introduction The aims of this study were to evaluate, using 3-dimensional superimposition techniques, the skeletal changes in Class II subjects with different vertical facial patterns treated with the Herbst appliance…
Cyclic loading effects on craniofacial strain and sutural growth in pigs
Introduction Current craniofacial growth modification devices use static forces, but cyclic forces are believed by some to be more effective. The latter have not been evaluated in large animal models,…
Extreme maxillomandibular discrepancy in unilateral cleft lip and palate: Longitudinal follow-up in a patient with mandibular prognathism
Growth deficiency of the maxilla is a frequent finding in patients with complete unilateral cleft lip and palate. When the sagittal discrepancy is severe, orthodontic treatment combined with orthognathic surgery…
Maturational changes of the normal occlusion: A 40-year follow-up
Introduction In this study, we aimed to evaluate the changes in dental arch dimensions, tooth size, and incisor crowding in subjects with normal occlusion over a 40-year period. Methods A…
Perceptions of chin asymmetries among dental professionals and laypersons
Introduction Previous studies have looked at a variety of dental and facial asymmetries and compared their detection by dental professionals with those of laypersons. However, few studies have analyzed the…
Reproducibility of an intraoral scanner: A comparison between in-vivo and ex-vivo scans
Introduction The purpose of this study was to assess the reproducibility of in-vivo and ex-vivo scans using an intraoral scanner. Methods Twenty adults with no missing teeth except for third…
Three-dimensional quantitative assessment of surgical stability and condylar displacement changes after counterclockwise maxillomandibular advancement surgery: Effect of simultaneous articular disc repositioning
Introduction In this study, we quantitatively assessed 3-dimensional condylar displacement during counterclockwise maxillomandibular advancement surgery (CMMA) with or without articular disc repositioning, focusing on surgical stability in the follow-up period….
