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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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….
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…
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…
We congratulate Batra et al for addressing a relevant topic: the impact of gingival alterations on smile esthetics (Batra P, Daing A, Azam I, Miglani R, Bhardwaj A. Impact of altered…
We thank Dr Webb for his comments on our article (Abdelkarim A, Jerrold L. Clinical considerations and potential liability associated with the use of ionizing radiation in orthodontics. Am J…
The special article, “Clinical considerations and potential liability associated with the use of ionizing radiation in orthodontics” (Abdelkarim A, Jerrold L. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 2018;154:15-25), provides a considerable…
Definition Disorders of white blood cells (WBCs) in dental patients can substantially influence clinical decision making as well as the delivery of care because WBCs constitute the primary defense against…
