Clinical research for the good of the specialty: Bravo!
I want to congratulate the directors of the American Board of Orthodontics on their newest study, “Posttreatment tooth movement: For better or for worse” (Greco PM, English JD, Briss BS,…
Authors’ response
We thank Drs Chang Ping and Li Hongbo for their interest in our article and their comments. As they mentioned, there are some considerations to evaluate the 3D soft-tissue changes…
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We want to thank Drs Kaklamanos and Athanasiou for their letter regarding our systematic review on self-ligating appliances. We agree that including only data from randomized trials in a meta-analysis…
Three-dimensional evaluation of soft-tissue changes
We read with interest the article on 3-dimensional (3D) analysis of soft-tissue changes after orthognathic surgery (Baik HS, Kim SY. Facial soft-tissue changes in skeletal Class III orthognathic surgery patients…
Author’s response
We agree with Dr Benson’s comments on the first conclusion of the systematic review. On reflection, the conclusion could (and should) be amended to “because of the limitations of successful…
Systematic review of self-ligating brackets
Since systematic reviews are considered of high didactic value because of their evidence-based potential, we read with interest the article on self-ligating brackets in the June issue (Chen SSH, Greenlee…
Systematic review of glass-ionomer adhesives
The authors of the recent systematic review of adhesives are to be congratulated on a thorough review of the literature. I know from experience how much work this involves (Rogers…
Treatment effects of the light-force chincup
A recent article is a good paradigm of the abundance and perpetuation of studies that might not resolve clinical questions because of their inherent design deficiencies (Barrett AAF, Baccetti T,…
Authors’ response
Similar to what we have seen with the ebb and flow of orthodontic products or techniques over the years, available methods of clinical investigation also follow cyclical curves of enthusiasm…
You have the final word!
As I settle into my new job as Editor-in-Chief of the AJO-DO , I recognize the tremendous responsibility that I have in determining what our readers will see in print…
Online only abstracts
Orthodontic extractions and the Internet: Quality of online information available to the public Urvi Patel and Martyn T. Cobourne. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 2011;139:e103-e109 Introduction: The aim of this…
Comparison of arch forms between Israeli and North American white populations
Introduction Identification of the dental arch form of the orthodontic patient is a key aspect for achieving a stable, functional, and esthetic dentition. Failure to customize preformed archwires with the…
Preventive treatment of ectopically erupting maxillary permanent canines by extraction of deciduous canines and first molars: A randomized clinical trial
Introduction In this research project, we aimed to compare the effectiveness of single (1 deciduous canine) and double (deciduous canine and first molar) extractions in subjects with retained maxillary permanent…
Treatment of an impacted dilacerated maxillary central incisor
The diagnosis of an impacted incisor with dilaceration refers to a dental deformity characterized by an angulation between the crown and the root, causing noneruption of the incisor. In the…
Displacement, location, and angulation of unerupted permanent maxillary canines and absence of canine bulge in children
Introduction In this study, we examined displacement (labiopalatal and mesiodistal) and angulation of unerupted permanent maxillary canines on either side in children (n = 49) aged between 10 and 12…
Recorded interactive seminars and follow-up discussions as an effective method for distance learning
Introduction Previous studies have suggested that, although orthodontic residents prefer to be live and interactive in a seminar, they learn almost as much when watching a previously recorded interactive seminar…
Surgical repair of root perforation caused by an orthodontic miniscrew implant
Root damage is a significant complication of orthodontic miniscrew implant placement. Although root damage is rare, its proper management should be clearly understood by practitioners. This article reports the iatrogenic…
Effects of risedronate on cortical and trabecular bone of the mandible in glucocorticoid-treated growing rats
Introduction This study was performed to estimate the effects of risedronate on mandibular bone density, bone structure, and bone metabolism in established glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis in growing rats. Methods The rats…
Class III malocclusion with missing maxillary lateral incisors
A 23-year-old woman with a skeletal Class III relationship, a normal vertical jaw relationship, and missing maxillary lateral incisors was treated with bidimensional fixed edgewise appliance therapy combined with orthognathic…
Authors’ response
Thank you for your interest in our article and for agreeing with the overall idea that the severity of the associated dentoskeletal discrepancies and the patient’s needs should be the…
