Introduction Our objectives were to compare, relative to A-point, (1) bone thickness over the most forward maxillary incisor (MFMI) in 2 dimensions vs 3 dimensions, and (2) bone thickness and…
Introduction The objective of this 4-arm parallel study was to evaluate the alignment efficiency and esthetic performance of 4 coated nickel-titanium archwires over an 8-week period. Methods Patients in the…
Introduction Our objective was to examine the Teen Oral Health-related Quality of Life (TOQOL) questionnaire for use in adults receiving orthodontic treatment and assess validity and reliability by age group….
Introduction We aimed to determine whether appliance type affects changes in maximum voluntary bite force (MVBF) and the number of occlusal contacts (NOC) during retention, controlling for sex, age, and…
Introduction In this study, we aimed to compare 8 candidate midsagittal planes (MSPs) constructed from different median landmarks to determine the most appropriate one for evaluating craniofacial asymmetry. Methods We…
Introduction The aim of this study was to evaluate the distances from the maxillary posterior root apices to the inferior wall of the maxillary sinus using cone-beam computed tomography images…
Shelly Baumrind Dr Sheldon Baumrind passed away on July 22, 2017, of complications from multiple myeloma. He was 92. A native New Yorker, Dr Baumrind earned his dental degree from…
Introduction The stability of treatment results is a major concern in orthodontics. Numerous retention regimens to maintain stability have been introduced. The objectives of this study were to evaluate the…
So, a patient comes to you needing whatever. He expects his insurance to cover the treatment, and so does your office. Therefore, you go ahead and treat him. Not too…
Conventional vs figure-8 ligation Little RA, Spary DJ. The effect of conventional versus figure-of-eight module ligation on mandibular incisor alignment: a randomized controlled trial. J Orthod 2017;18:1-10 Reduced frictional resistance…
