Short-term studies of apical root shortening
We want to praise Emmanuel Chan et al for another excellent short-term (28 days) study of root resorption, published in the February 2018 issue of the AJO-DO (Chan E, Dalci O, Petocz…
So close, but yet so far
Accelerated tooth movement has been the goal of many orthodontists and the topic of interest for many researchers, ourselves included. For any treatment modality to be validated, reproducibility must be…
A daughter’s question: Asked and answered
Back in 2011, I was invited to offer an opinion article for a special issue of the Southern Association of Orthodontists News . Many others were similarly invited, including David…
In-vitro comparison of different palatal sites for orthodontic miniscrew insertion: Effect of bone quality and quantity on primary stability
Introduction This experiment was undertaken to assess the primary stability of orthodontic miniscrews inserted at different sites in human cadaveric palatal bone for temporary skeletal anchorage, and to determine the…
Patients’ preferences regarding age, sex, and attire of orthodontists
Introduction We investigated whether patients in different age groups are influenced by the age, sex, and attire of an orthodontist. Methods The opinions of 360 patients regarding 4 orthodontists and…
Clear aligner technique
Dr Sandra Tai a well-know clear aligner educator, has put forth an excellent effort in her book, Clear aligner technique . As the title states, the text takes a deep…
New perspective for evaluation of tooth widths in patients with missing or peg-shaped maxillary lateral incisors: Quadrant analysis
Introduction Missing or peg-shaped maxillary lateral incisors can affect the mesiodistal dimensions of the dentition. Methods The pretreatment casts of patients with bilateral (BMLI, n = 35) or unilateral (UMLI, n = 29) missing…
I want to see everything
You have a bad habit. Patients come in for an initial examination, you tell them whatever you tell them, they agree to start, and so you do. You’ll worry about…
High-performance liquid chromatography analysis of salivary bisphenol A levels from light-cured and chemically cured orthodontic adhesives
Introduction Our objective was to assess the levels of bisphenol A (BPA) released from light-cured and chemically cured resins used for orthodontic bracket bonding in 1 month. Methods Saliva specimens were…
Assessment of hypoxic lip training for lip incompetence by electromyographic analysis of the orbicularis oris muscle
Introduction The aims of this study were to determine the difference in electromyography (EMG) of the orbicularis oris muscles between subjects with lip incompetence and lip competence and to elucidate…
Micro-osteoperforations accelerate orthodontic tooth movement by stimulating periodontal ligament cell cycles
Introduction The aim of this study was to investigate the mechanism of how micro-osteoperforations (MOPs) accelerate tooth movement. We focused on inflammation, cell proliferation, and apoptosis of periodontal ligament cells and…
Assessment of hypoxic lip training for lip incompetence by electromyographic analysis of the orbicularis oris muscle
Introduction The aims of this study were to determine the difference in electromyography (EMG) of the orbicularis oris muscles between subjects with lip incompetence and lip competence and to elucidate…
Computerized measurement of the location and value of the minimum sagittal linear dimension of the upper airway on reconstructed lateral cephalograms compared with 3-dimensional values
Introduction Identifying the location and value of the smallest airway dimension can be useful in screening and planning treatment for patients with obstructive sleep apnea. Our objectives in this study…
Anchorage reinforcement with miniscrews and molar blocks in adolescents: A randomized controlled trial
Introduction Anchorage can be reinforced in many ways. Due to the variety of anchorage concepts, only a few general conclusions can be drawn. Therefore, more research is needed to investigate…
Effects of vibrational devices on orthodontic tooth movement: A systematic review
Introduction The aim of this systematic review was to investigate the ability of vibrational devices to increase the rate of orthodontic tooth movement or reduce pain associated with orthodontic treatment….
When the patient is his own doctor …
Your housepainter, Fred, is almost a member of the family. He’s known you for more than 2 decades, after painting and wallpapering your then brand new home. You’ve always wanted to…
Authors’ response
Thanks for showing interest in our research. We wish to address your concerns and to state the following points. Regarding the control smile used as a starting point for the…
