We are pleased to participate in this Point/Counterpoint debate regarding corticotomy-facilitated orthodontics, also known as accelerated osteogenic orthodontics or periodontally accelerated osteogenic orthodontics. Drs Wilcko and Wilcko have presented their…
Increased societal demands have led patients to request shorter orthodontic treatments, yet their expectations for outstanding final results remain high. One option for reducing treatment time is the dual-specialty in-office…
This case report describes the treatment of a 16-year-old girl with a unilateral posterior buccal crossbite, a unilateral Class II molar relationship, and a maxillary right canine high in the…
Introduction The objectives of this study were to determine the validity, reliability, and reproducibility of the iOC intraoral scanner (Cadent, Carlstadt, NJ) and its associated OrthoCAD software (Cadent) in measuring…
October 2013 will mark the 20th anniversary of the formal launch of The Cochrane Collaboration, which occurred at the First Cochrane Colloquium in Oxford, United Kingdom, in 1993. The past…
Fifty-two-year-old Mario Lenora, the junior tenor of your city’s famous opera company, was referred to you by a prominent periodontist to determine whether orthodontic therapy would enhance his periodontal status….
Introduction Our aim was to evaluate which anchorage system is better suited for both anteroposterior and vertical anchorage control of maxillary posterior teeth. Methods Fifty-one subjects requiring maximum anchorage were…
Introduction The aim of this prospective clinical trial was to examine the predictability of the protocol for premolar transplantation when applied by an inexperienced surgeon. Additional objectives were to examine…
Introduction The purpose of this article was to test the theory that short miniscrews will decrease the possibility of damaging the root, but the failure rate will increase. Methods One…
Introduction Suture expansion stimulates bone growth to correct craniofacial deficiencies but has a high potential of treatment relapse. The objective of this study was to investigate whether there is a…
Introduction The aim of this study was to determine the peri-miniscrew implant crevicular fluid receptor activator of nuclear factor-кB ligand (RANKL) and osteoprotegerin (OPG) levels around loaded and unloaded miniscrew…
Proper statistical analysis is an absolutely essential tool for both clinicians and researchers attempting to implement evidence-based decisions. When analyzing reliability, statistical graphic representation is the best method. Other previously…
Dr Greene is a clinical professor in the Department of Orthodontics at the University of Illinois in Chicago. Dr Laskin is professor emeritus in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial…
Introduction The purpose of this study was to compare maxillary arch dimensional and inclination changes during alignment with conventional brackets and self-ligation. Methods Ninety-six patients, ages 16 years and above,…
What do you do when one of your employees dresses inappropriately? This can take the form of clothes that are too revealing or maybe body art such as tattoos or…
Introduction Proper diagnosis and management of eruption disturbances remains challenging but is critical to a functional occlusion. The objective of this study was to establish definitive criteria to differentiate and…
Introduction Facial convexity related to bimaxillary protrusion is prevalent in many populations. Underlying skeletal protrusion combined with increased dentoalveolar protrusion contributes to facial muscle imbalance and lip incompetence, which is undesirable…
Introduction The objective of this trial was to compare the survival rates of mandibular lingual retainers bonded with either chemically cured or light-cured adhesive after orthodontic treatment. Methods Patients having…
Introduction The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of self-ligating brackets and conventional brackets ligated with stainless steel ligatures on dental plaque retention and microbial flora. Methods…
Introduction The aim of this study was to investigate differences in the periodontal outcomes of palatally displaced canines (PDC) exposed with either an open or a closed surgical technique. Methods…
