Age-dependent response to force
We discussed this original article in the May 2018 issue, “Age-dependent biologic response to orthodontic forces” (Alikhani M, Chou MY, Khoo E, Alansari S, Kwal R, Elfersi T, Almansour A,…
Cone-beam computed tomography evaluation of bone plate and root length after maxillary expansion using tooth-borne and tooth-tissue-borne banded expanders
Introduction The objective of this research was to evaluate the buccal bone plate and root length of maxillary permanent first molars using cone-beam computed tomography after maxillary expansion with different…
Nonsurgical treatment of Brodie bite assisted by 3-dimensional planning and assessment
This case report describes the nonsurgical treatment of an adolescent patient with a severe transverse discrepancy presented as a Brodie bite and retrognathic mandible. Distraction osteogenesis has been often used…
Mandibular anterior intrusion using miniscrews for skeletal anchorage: A 3-dimensional finite element analysis
Introduction Deepbites can be corrected by intrusion of mandibular anterior teeth. Direct anchorage with miniscrews simplifies complex tooth movements; however, few studies have reported their use for mandibular anterior intrusion….
Vertical control in impacted mandibular molar uprighting
We read with great interest the Clinician’s Corner article in the April 2018 issue and commend the authors for their creative idea to upright the “kissing molars” (Barros SE, Janson…
Alternative cone-beam computed tomography method for the analysis of bone density around impacted maxillary canines
Introduction Genetic and environmental etiologic factors have been described for maxillary canine impaction, except for the trabecular bone characteristics in the impacted area. The aim of this study was to…
Mandibular condyle bone density in adolescents with varying skeletal patterns evaluated using cone-beam computed tomography: A potential predictive tool
Introduction The aim of this study was to evaluate the bone density of mandibular condyles in adolescents with varying skeletal patterns using cone-beam computed tomography. The null hypothesis was that…
Effect of orthodontic treatment and comorbidity risk factors on interdental alveolar crest level: A radiographic evaluation
Introduction Alveolar bone loss is regarded as a potential adverse event during orthodontic treatment, especially in adults. The purposes of this study were to evaluate the prevalence and severity of…
Determinant factors of malocclusion in children and adolescents with cerebral palsy
Introduction Cerebral palsy (CP) is an encephalic static lesion characterized as a nonprogressive disorder of movements and posture with functional deficits that may favor the occurrence of various malocclusions. We…
Authors’ response
Thank you for your interest and for the opportunity to address your concerns. Biomechanics is always a matter of great relevance because if its principles are not taken into account,…
Developing patient-centered communication skills in orthodontics
According to Stephen Covey, we should “seek first to understand, then to be understood” to achieve effective interpersonal communication. The purpose of clinical communication is to link the patient’s needs…
Author’s response
I appreciate these valuable remarks. In paragraph 6 in the Discussion, we stated that the distance between root apices and the sinus floor in the hyperdivergent skeletal group was shorter compared…
Palatal plane cant and protrusion of roots into maxillary sinus
We praise the authors of the article entitled “Differences in distances between maxillary posterior root apices and the sinus floor according to skeletal pattern” in the December 2017 issue (Ahn…
Effect of rapid maxillary expansion on halitosis
Introduction The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of rapid maxillary expansion (RME) on halitosis. Methods Thirty children (11-15 years old) were randomly divided into RME and control…
Maxillary transverse dimensions in subjects with and without impacted canines: A comparative cone-beam computed tomography study
Introduction The objective of this study was to compare the maxillary transverse dimensions between subjects with impacted maxillary canines and subjects without canine impactions, with similar vertical and sagittal features….
Accuracy and reliability of the expected root position setup methodology to evaluate root position during orthodontic treatment
Introduction Current methods to evaluate root position either are inaccurate (panoramic radiograph) or expose patients to relatively large amounts of radiation (cone-beam computed tomography [CBCT]). A method to evaluate root…
Occlusal changes during a 10-year posttreatment period and the effect of fixed retention on anterior tooth alignment
Introduction The objectives of this research were to evaluate changes in occlusal components in 3 subperiods during a 10-year posttreatment time span and to examine the long-term effects of fixed…
Comparison of statural height growth velocity at different cervical vertebral maturation stages
Introduction Knowledge of a patient’s stage of growth and development plays a vital role in diagnosis, treatment planning, results, and stability of the outcome. Cervical vertebral maturation (CVM) predicts the…
Effects of probiotics on salivary Streptecoccus mutansand Lactobacilluslevels in orthodontic patients
Introduction In this study, we aimed to determine the effect of regular probiotic consumption on microbial colonization in saliva in orthodontic patients and to comparatively evaluate the difference between the…
