Problems of our own making: A view from both sides of the coin
I usually begin my column with the facts of a case and then create an analogy to orthodontics. After going through the court’s explanation of the law and its decision,…
Bisphosphonates as a risk factor for adverse orthodontic outcomes: A retrospective cohort study
Introduction Bisphosphonates are a class of drugs commonly prescribed to treat osteoporosis. They act by decreasing the resorption of bone. Since tooth movement depends on bone remodeling, these drugs can…
Insertion torque and success of orthodontic mini-implants: A systematic review
Introduction In this systematic review, we analyzed whether recommended maximum insertion torque values of 5 to 10 Ncm were associated with higher success rates of orthodontic mini-implants compared with mini-implants…
Failure rates and associated risk factors of orthodontic miniscrew implants: A meta-analysis
Introduction Risk factors concerning orthodontic miniscrew implants have not been adequately assessed. In this systematic review, we summarize the knowledge from published clinical trials regarding the failure rates of miniscrew…
Residents’ journal review
The association between anterior crossbite, deepbite, and temporomandibular joint morphology Wohlberg V, Schwahn C, Gesch D, Meyer G, Kocher T, Bernhardt O. The association between anterior crossbite, deep bite and…
The power of the podium
Your state dental license will expire next month. As you complete your renewal form, you realize that you need 4 more hours of continuing education credits to qualify for renewal….
Is your life in balance?
A few years ago, I was asked to give a short oral presentation at a Graduate Orthodontic Residents Program (GORP) after the evening banquet. I had given many lectures to…
Correction of a dental arch-width asymmetric discrepancy with a slow maxillary contraction appliance
A boy, aged 12 years 3 months, sought treatment for a complete unilateral Brodie bite. His maxillary dental arch was asymmetric, and his dentition was 10 mm wider than normal…
Distalization of the mandibular dentition of an adult with a skeletal Class III malocclusion
This case report describes the orthodontic treatment of an 18-year-old woman with a skeletal Class III malocclusion and a midline deviation. The treatment plan consisted of distalizing the mandibular dentition…
Impacted incisors associated with supernumerary teeth treated with a modified Haas appliance
Tooth impaction involves factors such as lack of space in the alveolar process, trauma, ankylosis, and mechanical barriers such as abnormal frenum, supernumerary teeth, tumors, and local cysts. When impaction…
Onychophagia and postorthodontic isolated gingival recession: Diagnosis and treatment
This clinical report describes the diagnosis and the management of isolated-type recession defects of complex etiology in 2 healthy postorthodontic patients. The lesions were confined to 1 mandibular incisor and…
Orthodontic mini-implant diameter does not affect in-situ linear microcrack generation in the mandible or the maxilla
Introduction Microdamage reduces bone mechanical properties and thus could contribute to implant failure. The objective of this study was to investigate whether the diameter of mini-implants affects linear microcrack generation…
Imaging software accuracy for 3-dimensional analysis of the upper airway
Introduction The aim of this study was to compare the precision and accuracy of 6 imaging software programs for measuring upper airway volumes in cone-beam computed tomography data. Methods The…
Accuracy of in-vitro tooth volumetric measurements from cone-beam computed tomography
Introduction The aims of this study were to determine the accuracy of volumetric measurements of teeth in vitro by cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) and to analyze the factors affecting their volume…
Three-dimensional assessment of transverse skeletal changes after surgically assisted rapid maxillary expansion and orthodontic treatment: A prospective computerized tomography study
Introduction The aim of this prospective longitudinal study was to evaluate transverse skeletal changes after surgically assisted rapid maxillary expansion. The changes were registered by using a 3-dimensional computerized tomography…
MCQs in orthodontics, with explanatory answers and references
Jitendra Sharan is an assistant professor in the Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics at the Manipal College of Dental Sciences in India. A PubMed search of his name did…
Dynamic simulation of the self-tapping insertion process of orthodontic microimplants into cortical bone with a 3-dimensional finite element method
Introduction The aim of this study was to evaluate the stress state in the cortical bone around an orthodontic microimplant during and after the insertion surgery. Methods The self-tapping insertion…
Risk ratio vs odds ratio
In the previous article, we explained that the risk ratio (RR) and the odds ratio (OR) are measures of effect. In this article, we will discuss in more detail the…
Is seeing believing?
One of our readers wrote the following. I routinely use a “light” version of Photoshop to print and digitally store photos of my patients. I also use it to reduce…
Local application of zoledronate for maximum anchorage during space closure
Introduction Orthodontists have used various compliance-dependent physical means such as headgears and intraoral appliances to prevent anchorage loss. The aim of this study was to determine whether 1 local application…
