Introduction Orthodontic treatment planning requires skill and expertise with considerable practice variations. The aims of this study were to review retrospectively the pretreatment records of patients with Class I malocclusion…
Introduction The aim of this study was the long-term follow-up of enamel color changes observed in the middle third of buccal tooth surfaces after treatment with fixed orthodontic appliances. Methods…
Introduction Our aim was to assess the available evidence for the effects of orthodontic treatment with 4 premolar extractions on the skeletal vertical dimension of the face compared with nonextraction…
Introduction Our objectives were to compare the stability of treatment and periodontal health with fixed vs removable orthodontic retainers over a 4-year period. Methods A 4-year follow-up of participants randomly…
Interceptive management of palatally displaced canines Alyammahi AS, Kaklamanos EG, Athanasiou AE. Effectiveness of extraction of primary canines for interceptive management of palatally displaced permanent canines: a systematic review and…
You’ve always enjoyed getting your haircut at Sal’s Barber Shop. Sal has been your barber for over 30 years, and he considers himself to be an expert on everything from global…
Introduction Three-dimensional (3D) cephalometric analysis has provided the ability to overcome the limitations of 2-dimensional cephalometrics. However, there is no international standard method for 3D cephalometric analysis yet. Determining the…
Introduction The aim of this case report was to present the successful orthodontic treatment of an adolescent girl with cherubism. Methods The patient began treatment after puberty. Necessary extractions were…
I want to applaud Thais Teixeria de Paiva and colleagues on their interesting and well-done article, “Influence of canine vertical position on smile esthetic perceptions by orthodontists and laypersons,” in…
Introduction The patient’s perception of facial esthetics is not necessarily consistent with that of the practitioner. The aim of this study was to compare the perceptions of Persian orthodontists, oral…
It was with anticipation and interest that we read this article by the same group that had published similar data on a pilot study investigating the risk of root resorption…
As orthodontists, we are continually confronted with the level of oral hygiene in our patients. The clinical implications of poor oral hygiene in orthodontic patients are wider. Some prior evidence…
We read with great interest the article by Cerruto et al in the March 2018 issue. The article presents a case of lingual osteonecrosis as a virtually unknown complication associated with…
Introduction Our objectives were to evaluate midfacial skeletal changes in the coronal plane and the implications of circummaxillary sutures and to localize the center of rotation for the zygomaticomaxillary complex…
Introduction The purpose of this 2-arm-parallel split-mouth trial was to investigate the effect of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) on the repair of orthodontically induced inflammatory root resorption (OIIRR). Methods Twenty…
Introduction The objective of this study was to provide new clues for the prevention and early management of root dilacerations in impacted maxillary central incisors. Methods Cone-beam computed tomography images…
Norman Wahl, an eminent dental and orthodontic historian, presents to the reader a carefully researched history of the business of orthodontics. The book is divided into 2 parts. Part I…
Introduction Orthodontists consider facial growth pattern and oral function when developing a treatment plan. Less attention is given to the relationship between the maxillary posterior teeth and the maxillary sinus….
Introduction The aim of this study was to evaluate the dentofacial transverse dimensions of subjects with different sagittal facial patterns using 3-dimensional cone-beam computed tomography images. Methods Cone-beam computed tomography…
