Introduction The purpose of this study was to evaluate the reliability and accuracy in locating several different foramina in the cranial base by using cone-beam computerized tomography (CBCT) images for…
Short term outcomes with early protraction facemask use Mandall N, DiBiase A, Littlewood S, Nute S, Stivaros N, McDowall R, et al. Is early Class III protraction facemask treatment effective? A…
In retrospect, you realize you should have seen this coming. After 30 months of complex orthodontic therapy, your young patient’s previously impacted maxillary left canine is fully corrected. His occlusion…
I want to make a few observations about the recent discussion on malocclusions and temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) (Point/Counterpoint. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 2011;139:10-6). I agree that trying to improve…
We appreciate Drs Mangano and Mangano’s interest in our article. We agree with their remark that, before undertaking any prospective clinical trial (either randomized or nonrandomized), a power analysis for…
The online article, “Long-term stability of surgical-orthodontic open-bite correction” (Maia FA, Janson G, Barros SE, Maia NG, Chiqueto K, Nakamura AY. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 2010;138:254.e1-10), and the associated…
We read with interest the article in the November 2010 issue on tooth color after orthodontic treatment (Karamouzos A, Athanasiou AE, Papadopoulos MA, Kolokithas G. Tooth-color assessment after orthodontic treatment:…
Cranial base foramen location accuracy and reliability in cone-beam computerized tomography Manuel O. Lagravère, Jillian M. Gordon, Carlos Flores-Mir, Jason Carey, Giseon Heo, and Paul W. Major. Am J Orthod…
We appreciate the interest in our article. Initially, a Planas appliance was placed, which allowed raising of the bite provided by the tracks of the maxillary and mandibular appliances due…
The article entitled “Short-root anomaly in an orthodontic patient” (Marques LS, Generoso R, Armond MC, Pazzini CA. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 2010;138:346-8) was well written but raises certain questions….
Let me tell you a story about my introduction to interdisciplinary dentistry. After I had been in private orthodontic practice for about 5 years, I thought that I had a…
A 13-year-old sought treatment for a severely compromised maxillary left central incisor and an impacted fully developed left canine. Extraction of both teeth became necessary. As the key component of…
Introduction The aim of this study was to evaluate clinically, radiographically, and histologically orthodontic tooth movement into bone regenerate after mandibular distraction osteogenesis to elucidate the optimal timing for initiating…
The purpose of this article was to describe the rootless eruption of a mandibular permanent canine in a 10-year-old boy; his mandible had been fractured in a car accident. The…
Introduction The purpose of this study was to establish the causal relationships between expansion force magnitudes, sutural separation, and sutural bone formation. Methods Thirty-seven 6-week-old rabbits were randomly assigned to…
Ocular hypertelorism is a congenital craniofacial malformation characterized by excessive distance between the eyes. It is one of the most expressive deformities of the human face. The aim of this…
An orthodontic miniplate tube device, the C-tube, was designed for use in patients for whom a conventional miniscrew is not suitable, such as those with narrow interradicular spaces, extended maxillary…
Introduction Our objective was to quantify the treatment effects of microimplant-aided mechanics on group distal retraction of the posterior teeth. Methods The pretreatment and posttreatment cephalometric radiographs and dental casts…
Introduction The purpose of this study was to assess age, sex, and regional differences in the cortical bone thickness of commonly used maxillary and mandibular miniscrew implant placement sites. Methods…
Introduction Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome (BWS) is a genetic disorder characterized by exomphalos, macroglossia and gigantism. Previous studies reported a wide variation in the skeletal and occlusal characteristics in individuals affected by…
