Clarity of vision
“Still, a man hears what he wants to hear, And disregards the rest” It’s been 2 years since you finished your residency, but you feel as if you received your…
Residents’ journal review
Sliding velocity and resistance to sliding Savoldi F, Visconti L, Dalessandri D, Bonetti S, Tsoi JK, Matinlinna JP, et al. In vitro evaluation of the influence of velocity on sliding resistance of…
Ammonium-based methacrylate in an experimental dental adhesive
I read with great interest the article by Nascimento et al in the May 2017 issue on the effects of adding an ammonium-based methacrylate to an experimental dental adhesive for bonding…
Promoting ethical minds in orthodontics
Howard Gardner, author of the multiple intelligence theory, supports the idea that ethics is fundamental in order to do a “good work.” Someone with unethical behavior can have an intelligent…
Impacted and transposed canine
I appreciate the efforts of Lee et al, who wrote a fantastic case report on an impacted and transposed canine in the June 2017 issue. Treatment planning as well as execution…
Upper airway differences between Class II and Class III children
We read the article by Dr Tomonori Iwasaki et al (Iwasaki T, Sato H, Suga H, Takemoto Y, Inada E, Saitoh I, et al. Relationships among nasal resistance, adenoids, tonsils, and tongue…
Bisphenol A and orthodontics: An update of evidence-based measures to minimize exposure for the orthodontic team and patients
The purpose of this editorial is to present an update of the evidence on bisphenol A (BPA) in orthodontics by critically reviewing the available evidence, which often shows variable validity…
Miniscrew-assisted multidisciplinary orthodontic treatment with surgical mandibular advancement and genioplasty in a brachyfacial Class II patient with mandibular asymmetry
This article describes the complex dental treatment of a 43-year-old man with skeletal Class II, mandibular asymmetry, severe brachyfacial pattern, Class II Division 2, canting of the occlusal plane, and…
Long-term stability of Class II treatment with the Jasper jumper appliance
Introduction Treatment of Class II Division 1 malocclusion with orthopedic devices combined with fixed orthodontic appliances has shown excellent results when used in growing patients. We aimed to evaluate the…
Numeric simulation model for long-term orthodontic tooth movement with contact boundary conditions using the finite element method
Introduction Although many attempts have been made to simulate orthodontic tooth movement using the finite element method, most were limited to analyses of the initial displacement in the periodontal ligament…
