Biomechanics in orthodontics
This electronic book is appropriately entitled Biomechanics in orthodontics . It is a comprehensive, 667–Web-page book, written by Birte Melsen and Giorgio Fiorelli, that is well illustrated and includes over…
Mesiodistal dental movement toward remodeled edentulous alveolar ridge: Digital model assessment
Introduction The aims of this study were to compare the changes in posterior dental inclination and angulation, and the posterior tooth crown sizes and alveolar ridge thicknesses consequent to the…
Compliance with removable orthodontic appliances and adjuncts: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Introduction The primary aims of this systematic review were to assess objective levels of wear of removable orthodontic appliances and components vs both stipulated and self-reported levels. We also aimed…
Elevation of a full-thickness mucoperiosteal flap alone accelerates orthodontic tooth movement
Introduction Our objective was to determine whether the elevation of a full-thickness mucoperiosteal flap alone, without cortical cuts, decreases the amount of bone around teeth and accelerates mesial tooth movements….
Midpalatal suture maturation in 11- to 15-year-olds: A cone-beam computed tomographic study
Introduction We used cone-beam computed tomography to evaluate the maturation stages of the midpalatal sutures in children aged 11 to 15 years old. Maxillary expansion is successful for most patients in…
Gingival crevicular fluid bone turnover biomarkers: How postmenopausal women respond to orthodontic activation
Introduction Bone turnover associated with orthodontic tooth movement is evidenced by increased bone turnover markers in gingival crevicular fluid (GCF). Postmenopausal women have an increased concentration of serum bone turnover…
No tricks, please
It’s time again for your annual national convention, and this year you’ve decided to take the entire family. The venue is perfect: dependably mild weather, world–renowned restaurants, and plenty for…
Evidence-based practice and the evidence pyramid: A 21st century orthodontic odyssey
Organized evidence-based practice is said to have started in the medical field in the late 20th century. Its principles and usage eventually spread to other health sciences, including orthodontics. Although the…
Prevalence of malocclusion in Canadian children with autism spectrum disorder
Introduction The purposes of this study were to determine the prevalence of malocclusion among children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and to describe the most common malocclusion traits in this…
Harms and adverse events in clinical research
Harm is “the totality of possible adverse consequences of an intervention or therapy.” An adverse event is any unfavorable or harmful occurrence in a patient, temporarily related to a medical…
