Cortical bone thickness for miniscrew placement in adults
We read with great interest the article that documents cortical bone and ridge thickness (Horner KA, Behrents RG, Kim KB, Buschang PH. Cortical bone and ridge thickness of hyperdivergent and…
Statistical treatment of the sample
With interest, we read the article entitled “How does orthodontic treatment affect young adults’ oral health-related quality of life?” by Palomares et al in the June 2012 issue of the AJO-DO…
It’s worse than we thought!
The current AAO Consumer Awareness Program is targeting adults over the age of 30 years. It is hoped that this new initiative will make adult consumers more aware of the…
Authors’ response
We were very pleased by the interest of Drs Wang, Yi, and Bai in our article. We have carefully read their letter. We are grateful for the opportunity to offer…
Application of a new viscoelastic finite element method model and analysis of miniscrew-supported hybrid hyrax treatment
Introduction In this study, we aimed to assess the ability of a new viscoelastic finite element method model to accurately simulate rapid palatal expansion with a miniscrew-supported hybrid hyrax appliance….
Combining traditional techniques to correct anterior open bite and posterior crossbite
The treatment of anterior open bite often requires the use of skeletal anchorage to prevent excessive eruption of the posterior teeth and consequent downward rotation of the mandible. However, this…
Correction of bilateral impacted mandibular canines with a lip bumper for anchorage reinforcement
Multiple treatment options are available to patients with impacted manibular canines in addition to a retained deciduous canine. This article describes the treatment of a prepubertal girl, aged 10 years…
Orthodontic treatment of a patient with dentin dysplasia type I
Dentin dysplasia is a genetic disorder of the teeth that affects the dentin and the pulp. Type I is sometimes called “rootless teeth,” because of the loss of organization of…
Bilateral craniofacial microsomia: Orthognathic treatment for an advanced dentofacial deformity
In this article, we report the combined surgical and orthodontic treatment for a patient with bilateral craniofacial microsomia and facial asymmetry. The patient, a 24-year-old woman, sought treatment with a…
Effect of surgical exposure technique, age, and grade of impaction on ankylosis of an impacted canine, and the effect of rapid palatal expansion on eruption: A prospective clinical study
Introduction This study had 2 aims: (1) to assess whether the surgical exposure technique, the patient’s age, and the grade of impaction are associated with ankylosis of the impacted canine;…
Factors affecting the accuracy of buccal alveolar bone height measurements from cone-beam computed tomography images
Introduction The reasons for inaccuracies in alveolar bone measurement from cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) images might be multifactorial. In this study, we investigated the impact of software, the presence or…
Multiplicity 1: Subgroup analyses
In orthodontics, as well as other fields, the simplest trial would involve a single outcome measure with a comparison of 2 treatments and no subgroup analyses. However, this is not…
Evidence-based clinical orthodontics
Peter Miles and coeditors Daniel and Donald Rinchuse are experienced orthodontic educators and clinicians. Peter Miles is a senior lecturer in the Department of Orthodontics at the University of Queensland…
Effect of remineralizing agents on white spot lesions after orthodontic treatment: A systematic review
Introduction White spot lesions are a common complication after orthodontic treatment. The aim of this systematic review was to investigate which remineralizing agents are effective for the treatment of white…
Qualifying the expert witness
W ilson v Pandey , No. CCB-09-01687, US Dist Ct (Md) 2011, is interesting in that it enlightens us about 1 aspect of a trial court judge’s duty to qualify…
Esthetic perception of black spaces between maxillary central incisors by different age groups
Introduction The aim of this research was to evaluate esthetic perceptions of the smile, especially regarding black spaces between the maxillary central incisors, by laypersons in 3 age groups. Methods…
Correction of Class II malocclusion with Class II elastics: A systematic review
Introduction Although Class II elastics have been widely used in the correction of Class II malocclusions, there is still a belief that their side effects override the intended objectives. The…
Association between gingival recession and proclination of maxillary central incisors near the cleft in patients with unilateral cleft lip and palate: A retrospective case-control study
Introduction The aim of this study was to investigate whether proclination of the maxillary central incisor near a cleft leads to gingival recession in patients born with unilateral cleft lip…
Change in maxillary incisor inclination during surgical-orthodontic treatment of skeletal Class III malocclusion: Comparison of extraction and nonextraction of the maxillary first premolars
Introduction The purpose of this study was to investigate differences in preoperative decompensation and postoperative compensation of the maxillary incisors in patients with skeletal Class III malocclusion treated with 2-jaw…
Evaluation of the severity of malocclusions in children affected by osteogenesis imperfecta with the peer assessment rating and discrepancy indexes
Introduction Osteogenesis imperfecta is a heritable disorder affecting bone and tooth development. Malocclusion is frequent in those affected by osteogenesis imperfecta, but this has not been studied in detail. The…
