An endless discussion
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…
Authors’ response
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…
Informed consent and open-bite correction
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…
Tooth-color assessment after orthodontic treatment: The fundamental role of evidence-based medicine
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:…
Online only abstracts
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…
Authors’ response
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 key to adult orthodontics
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…
Short-root anomaly in an orthodontic patient
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….
Moving an incisor across the midline: A treatment alternative in an adolescent patient
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…
Tooth movement into distraction regenerate: When should we start?
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…
Rootless eruption of a mandibular permanent canine
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…
Is there an optimal force level for sutural expansion?
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 in an orthodontic patient
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…
Orthodontic miniplate with tube as an efficient tool for borderline cases
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…
Treatment effects of microimplant-aided sliding mechanics on distal retraction of posterior teeth
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…
Cortical bone thickness at common miniscrew implant placement sites
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…
Systemic and maxillofacial characteristics of patients with Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome not treated with glossectomy
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…
Effect of cetirizine, a histamine (H 1) receptor antagonist, on bone modeling during orthodontic tooth movement in rats
Introduction Histamine (H 1 ) receptor antagonists are widely used drugs for treatment of allergic conditions. Although histamine was shown to be involved in bone remodeling, the aim of this…
Effect of teriparatide on induced tooth displacement in ovariectomized rats: A histomorphometric analysis
Introduction The aim of this study was to evaluate morphologically the effect of teriparatide on induced orthodontic movement of the maxillary first molars in ovariectomized rats. Methods Ovariectomized Wistar rats…
Comparison of the intrusive effects of miniscrews and utility arches
Introduction The aim of this prospective study was to compare the effects of incisor intrusion obtained with the aid of miniscrews and utility arches. Methods Twenty-four patients (10 male, 14…
