We read with interest the article “Influence of orthodontic mini-implant penetration of the maxillary sinus in the infrazygomatic crest region” in the May 2018 issue of the AJO-DO , and…
We appreciate the interest from the readers of the AJO-DO in our article (Fukaya S, Kanzaki H, Miyamoto Y, Yamaguchi Y, Nakamura Y. Possible alternative treatment for mandibular asymmetry by…
In an excellent experimental research article in the December 2017 issue, an alternate treatment approach for mandibular asymmetry was discussed in a comprehensive way (Fukaya S, Kanzaki H, Miyamoto Y,…
I was the first one in my family to graduate from college. My father was a small-business owner with a high school diploma who employed many people during his career,…
Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) is a complex disorder that affects multiple systems and may cause craniofacial and dentofacial abnormalities. However, there is still a lack of evidence in the literature regarding…
Introduction A rapidly advancing digital technology in orthodontics is 3-dimensional (3D) modeling and printing, prompting a transition from a more traditional clinical workflow toward an almost exclusively digital format. There…
You have decided to be an expert witness in an orthodontic malpractice case. For which side is irrelevant, but for our purposes, let’s say that you’re testifying for the defendant….
ASA Ruling on OrthoAccel Technologies Inc t/a AcceleDent Upheld Internet (on own site) 04 July 2018 Background Summary of Council decision: Two issues were investigated, both of which were Upheld….
Introduction Orthodontic space closure after premolar extraction commonly results in the formation of a gingival cleft, which may contribute to orthodontic relapse and poor periodontal health. The purpose of this…
