Bisphenol A in orthodontic adhesives
We read the article on bisphenol A released from orthodontic adhesives by Moreira et al in the March 2017 issue with great interest. The authors need to be appreciated for their…
Comparison of survival time and comfort between 2 clear overlay retainers with different thicknesses
I read the article in the March 2017 issue comparing survival time and comfort of 2 clear overlay retainers of different thicknesses with great interest (Zhu Y, Lin J, Long…
Transport distraction osteogenesis combined with orthodontic treatment
We congratulate Dr Seo-Yeon Jung et al for their case report, “Transport distraction osteogenesis combined with orthodontic treatment in a patient with unilateral tempomandibular joint ankylosis” in the February 2017 issue…
Survival analysis, part 1: Introduction
When time to an event (eg, how long until an event occurs?) is the main outcome of interest in a trial, the relevant data are often called survival data. The…
Accuracy of 3-dimensional curvilinear measurements on digital models with intraoral scanners
Introduction Our objectives were to evaluate and compare the digital dental models generated from 2 commercial intraoral scanners with manual measurements when performing 3-dimensional surface measurements along a curved line…
Orthognathic surgery: Principles, planning and practice
Orthognathic surgery: principles, planning and practice is a comprehensive, informative source for anyone treating a multiple-discipline patient. The authors comprehensively reviewed the history of orthognathic surgery, citing past contributors in…
Immunity from what?
The court started its opinion by stating the following. This case presents a matter of first impression: whether the civil and criminal immunity applicable to physicians… under Virginia Code Sec….
Three-dimensional assessment of soft tissue changes associated with bone-anchored maxillary protraction protocols
Introduction The aim of this study was to assess the 3-dimensional soft tissue changes in growing Class III patients with maxillary deficiency associated with 2 bone-anchored maxillary protraction protocols in…
Bone-anchored maxillary protraction therapy in patients with unilateral complete cleft lip and palate: 3-dimensional assessment of maxillary effects
Introduction The aim of this study was to 3-dimensionally assess the treatment outcomes of bone-anchored maxillary protraction (BAMP) in patients with unilateral cleft lip and palate. Methods The cleft group…
Miniscrew biomechanics: Guidelines for the use of rigid indirect anchorage mechanics
Indirect anchorage is an established form of anchorage provided by orthodontic miniscrews. Although there are different ways to set up the mechanics, rigid indirect anchorage offers the greatest biomechanical versatility…
