Editor’s Comment and Q&A
Introduction Anterior open bite results from the combined influences of skeletal, dental, functional, and habitual factors. The long-term stability of anterior open bite corrected with absolute anchorage has not been…
Treatment effects of the light-force chincup
Introduction The objective of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of the light-force chincup appliance in correcting the skeletal and dentoalveolar components of Class III malocclusion compared with an…
Editor’s Comment and Q&A
Introduction The objective of this study was to evaluate the surface enamel after bracket debonding and residual resin removal. Methods Thirty patients (female, 20; male, 10; mean age, 18.4 years)…
Fluoride-containing orthodontic adhesives and decalcification in patients with fixed appliances: A systematic review
Introduction Our objectives were to (1) systematically review the literature on the effectiveness of fluoride-containing adhesives in controlling decalcification in fixed orthodontic patients, (2) determine which fluoride-containing adhesives provide protection…
Relapse of mandibular incisor alignment is not associated with the total posttreatment mandibular rotation
Introduction Our objective was to determine whether total posttreatment mandibular rotation is associated with mandibular incisor crowding after retention. Methods Mandibular incisor irregularity (II) at least 10 years out of…
Severity of malocclusion in patients with cerebral palsy: Determinant factors
Introduction Our aims in this study were to compare the biopsychosocial aspects of patients with cerebral palsy and subjects in a control group, establish the severity of malocclusion, and identify…
Editor’s Comment and Q&A
Introduction Our objectives were to (1) systematically review the literature on the effectiveness of fluoride-containing adhesives in controlling decalcification in fixed orthodontic patients, (2) determine which fluoride-containing adhesives provide protection…
Editor’s Comment and Q&A
Introduction Our aims in this study were to compare the biopsychosocial aspects of patients with cerebral palsy and subjects in a control group, establish the severity of malocclusion, and identify…
Editor’s Comment and Q&A
Introduction Our objective was to determine whether total posttreatment mandibular rotation is associated with mandibular incisor crowding after retention. Methods Mandibular incisor irregularity (II) at least 10 years out of…
Editor’s Comment and Q&A
Introduction The purposes of this study were to analyze long-term changes in anterior spacing and crowding and to compare the development in orthodontically treated and untreated subjects. Methods The sample…
Crowding and spacing in the dental arches: Long-term development in treated and untreated subjects
Introduction The purposes of this study were to analyze long-term changes in anterior spacing and crowding and to compare the development in orthodontically treated and untreated subjects. Methods The sample…
Editor’s Comment and Q&A
Introduction The aim of this systematic review was to examine the effects of a lingual arch on mandibular arch dimensions when it is used as a space maintainer. Methods PubMed,…
Nonsurgical palatal expansion before orthognathic surgery
We read with interest the case report, “Miniscrew-assisted nonsurgical palatal expansion before orthognathic surgery for a patient with severe mandibular prognathism” (Lee KJ, Park YC, Park JY, Hwang WS. Am…
Keys to a successful practice: Improved access and more adult treatment
If I had to suggest 2 factors that can influence growth of an orthodontic practice, improved access to care and active promotion of adult treatment are the first that come…
Effects of lingual arch used as space maintainer on mandibular arch dimension: A systematic review
Introduction The aim of this systematic review was to examine the effects of a lingual arch on mandibular arch dimensions when it is used as a space maintainer. Methods PubMed,…
It’s time we listened to our teeth: The SoundBite hearing system
The SoundBite hearing system (Sonitus Medical, San Mateo, Calif) allows people with single-sided deafness to wear an intraoral device and a small microphone in the deaf ear to regain lost…
News, comments, and service announcements
AAO Foundation program volunteers Earlier this year, AAO Foundation (AAOF) directors and other key volunteers began recruiting a representative associated with each graduate orthodontic residency program to serve as a…
A novel approach for implant site development through root tipping
Implant site development through orthodontic extrusion can regenerate hard and soft tissue volumes lost to periodontal disease. This extrusive procedure is indicated especially when a maxillary incisor is severely compromised…
Effects of simvastatin on relapse and remodeling of periodontal tissues after tooth movement in rats
Introduction Our objectives were to determine the effects of simvastatin on relapse and periodontal tissue remodeling after experimental tooth movement in rats and to explore the molecule mechanism. Methods Thirty-two…
Midfacial trauma and facial growth: A longitudinal case study of monozygotic twins
The purpose of this article is to present a long-term follow-up of the growth of the face and the nasomaxillary complex in a pair of identical twins, one of whom…
