Abstract Traditionally, maxillary and mandibular skeletal widths and buccolingual inclination of posterior teeth are evaluated by using posteroanterior (PA) cephalogram and dental casts. However, it is difficult to identify the…
Abstract The past decade (2009-19) has seen orthodontics incorporate many new infusions into its fold. This scoping review analyzes published orthodontic literaure in five different domains:(1) Recent advancements in orthodontic…
Lewis Carroll’s classic novel Alice in Wonderland has one of the most enduring heroines in English literature. Alice begins her adventures by falling down the Rabbit hole only to encounter…
Abstract Recently, various types of the Micro-implant Assisted RPE (MARPE) were introduced to obtain greater skeletal expansion and to minimize dental effects. In the present study, we evaluated skeletal and…
Abstract Sleep Disordered Breathing (SDB), especially obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is increasingly recognized today as having health implications for individuals who are suffering from this condition, and especially those who…
“Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” George Santayana 1863–1952 In all ways dental professions continue to change rapidly. Historically dentists were, for the most part…
Abstract This paper describes four decades of research carried out at the University of Michigan that has investigated the clinical alteration of the transverse dimension of the face, with specific…
Abstract Posterior crossbite is one of the most frequently occurring malocclusions in adolescents with a prevalence of 7% to 23%. The most common form of posterior crossbite is a unilateral…
Abstract Extraction of an ankylosed tooth is a common scenario orthodontists face in daily practice. The extraction of an ankylosed tooth is often traumatic, leaving behind a defective alveolar ridge….
Abstract The interdental papilla is very important for an aesthetic smile. Black triangles are defined as the embrasures cervical to the interproximal contact that are not filled by gingival tissue….
