Editor’s Comment and Q&A
Introduction The placement and removal torques of mini-implants were evaluated as an index of implant stability. We examined factors affecting the initial and long-term stability of mini-implants. Methods We measured…
Editor’s Comment and Q&A
Introduction The aim of this study was to evaluate the treatment effects of the First Class Appliance (FCA) (Leone, Firenze, Italy) used for the distalization of maxillary first molars in…
Editor’s Comment and Q&A
Introduction The purposes of this study were to investigate the patterns of tooth agenesis (oligodontia and nonoligodontia), maxillary canine impaction, and tooth transposition in subjects with Down syndrome and to determine…
Factors affecting the long-term stability of orthodontic mini-implants
Introduction The placement and removal torques of mini-implants were evaluated as an index of implant stability. We examined factors affecting the initial and long-term stability of mini-implants. Methods We measured…
Patterns of tooth agenesis in patients wit h Down syndrome in relation to hypothyroidism and congenital heart disease: An aid for treatment planning
Introduction The purposes of this study were to investigate the patterns of tooth agenesis (oligodontia and nonoligodontia), maxillary canine impaction, and tooth transposition in subjects with Down syndrome and to…
Distances between facial landmarks can be measured accurately with a new digital 3-dimensional video system
Introduction The aim of this study was to investigate a new digital 3-dimensional infrared video system to determine its accuracy, precision, and validity in measuring facial distances. Methods Bench experiments…
Editor’s Comment and Q&A
Introduction The aims of this study were to evaluate the in-vivo reaction of newly erupted enamel to demineralization around orthodontic brackets and to compare it with that of mature enamel….
Demineralization properties of newly erupted and mature premolars around orthodontic brackets: An in-vivo study
Introduction The aims of this study were to evaluate the in-vivo reaction of newly erupted enamel to demineralization around orthodontic brackets and to compare it with that of mature enamel….
Editor’s Comment and Q&A
Introduction The aim of this study was to investigate a new digital 3-dimensional infrared video system to determine its accuracy, precision, and validity in measuring facial distances. Methods Bench experiments…
Author’s response
I want to thank Dr Friedlander for his insightful commentary. I suppose I included the comment he noticed because, from a risk-management perspective, just about everything we do or choose…
Anaphylaxis risk associated with antibiotic prophylaxis
In a recent article, Dr Laurence Jerrold discussed the risks associated with prescribing or not prescribing prophylactic antibiotics to prevent infectious endocarditis (IE) (When your heart’s in a flutter. Am J…
The need to establish an on-line cleft palate teaching program for orthodontic residents and practicing orthodontists
Over the last few decades, orthodontists have become integral partners with other specialists on the craniofacial team; according to the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association core curriculum, they are involved with…
Editor’s comment
The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) is acting through its 2010 House of Delegates to respond to the need outlined by Dr Berkowitz. The following resolution was passed with a…
Banking cases for the American Board of Orthodontics’ Initial Certification Examination
Board certification has been widely accepted as a means of improving the quality of medical and dental care. Yet, certification of most practicing orthodontists has historically remained elusive at best….
Study clubs share their secrets of success
For me, the classic model of a successful professional study club is Rotary International ( www.rotary.org ). The Rotary Club of Chicago was formed in 1905 by Paul Harris, an…
Natural changes of the maxillary first molars in adolescents with skeletal Class II malocclusion
Introduction The objective of this study was to evaluate natural changes in maxillary posterior alveolar height (MPAH) and axial inclination of the maxillary first molars (AIMFM) in subjects with Class…
In-house precision bracket placement with the indirect bonding technique
In the era of the fully banded standard edgewise orthodontic appliances, orthodontists most skilled at wire bending generally achieved the best results; several wire bends were unavoidable. The advent of…
Miniscrew-assisted nonsurgical palatal expansion before orthognathic surgery for a patient with severe mandibular prognathism
A transverse maxillary deficiency in an adult is a challenging problem, especially when it is combined with a severe anteroposterior jaw discrepancy. The demand for nonsurgical maxillary expansion might increase…
Orthodontic-surgical treatment of Class III malocclusion with extraction of an impacted canine and multi-segmented maxillary surgery
Establishment of a treatment plan is based on efficacy and easy application by the clinician, and acceptance by the patient. Treatment of adult patients with Class III malocclusion might require…
Factors affecting the clinical approach to impacted maxillary canines: A Bayesian network analysis
Introduction The aim of this study was to apply Bayesian networks to evaluate the relative role and possible causal relationships among various factors affecting the diagnosis and final treatment outcome…
