Is “long face” a misnomer?
I read with interest the article by Ha et al, particularly their discussion of the terminology related to “long face deformity” and “long face syndrome.” At the expense of being pedantic,…
Author’s response
Thank you very much for reading our article so carefully. Indeed, the labeling of the y-axis is incorrect in Figure 3. This happened because of some revisions, and it is a…
Forces and moments generated by removable thermoplastic aligners
There are some mistakes in the article “Forces and moments generated by removable thermoplastic aligners: Incisor torque, premolar derotation, and molar distalization” (Simon M, Keilig L, Schwarze J, Jung BA, Bourauel…
Who is responsible to inform and protect the public?
Almost on a daily basis, I receive a communication about an issue that, in the end, concludes that “someone ought to do something about this.” As a quick response I…
Can cone-beam computed tomography superimposition help orthodontists better understand relapse in surgical patients?
Etiology and diagnosis The patient was a 19-year-old Brazilian man. His medical history was noncontributory, and the extraoral examination showed a hyperdivergent facial profile, increased lower third of the face,…
Clinical use of a direct chairside oral scanner: An assessment of accuracy, time, and patient acceptance
Introduction Chairside oral scanners allow direct digital acquisition of the intraoral situation and can eliminate the need for conventional impressions. In this study, we aimed to assess accuracy, scan time,…
Severe anterior open bite with mandibular retrusion treated with multiloop edgewise archwires and microimplant anchorage complemented by genioplasty
In this case report, we introduce the combined use of multiloop edgewise archwire and microimplant anchorage to treat an 18-year-old Chinese woman who had a severe anterior open bite and…
Effects of pilot holes on longitudinal miniscrew stability and bony adaptation
Introduction The purposes of this study were to longitudinally evaluate the effects of pilot holes on miniscrew implant (MSI) stability and to determine whether the effects can be attributed to…
Randomized and nonrandomized studies: Complementary or competing?
Both randomized and nonrandomized studies are integral to orthodontic research and practice because they permit evaluation of relationships between exposures and outcomes, allowing the efficacy, effectiveness, and safety of interventions…
Outcomes and stability in patients with anterior open bite and long anterior face height treated with temporary anchorage devices and a maxillary intrusion splint
Introduction Temporary skeletal anchorage devices now offer the possibility of closing anterior open bites and decreasing anterior face height by intruding maxillary posterior teeth, but data for treatment outcomes are…
ACTN3R577X genotypes associate with Class II and deepbite malocclusions
Introduction α-Actinins are myofibril anchor proteins that influence the contractile properties of skeletal muscles. ACTN2 is expressed in slow type I and fast type II fibers, whereas ACTN3 is expressed…
Considering consideration
So, you finally hire an associate. After a few months, you notice that things are working out wonderfully, and you both decide to continue the arrangement: you because you like…
Cohort studies: Part 2
In the previous article, I defined cohort studies and explained the difference between prospective and retrospective cohort designs. In this article, I will discuss bias and the pros and cons…
Effect of occlusal vertical dimension changes on postsurgical skeletal changes in a surgery-first approach for skeletal Class III deformities
Introduction The purposes of this study were to investigate the relationship between occlusal vertical dimension (VD) changes and postsurgical skeletal changes in the surgery-first approach and to derive regression models…
Perceptions of dental professionals and laypeople to altered maxillary incisor crowding
Introduction The aim of this study was to determine how sensitive dental specialists and laypeople are to maxillary incisor crowding when viewed from the front. Methods Computer technology was used…
Effectiveness of Er:YAG laser-aided fiberotomy and low-level laser therapy in alleviating relapse of rotated incisors
Introduction In this study, we compared the effectiveness of laser-aided circumferential supracrestal fiberotomy (CSF) and low-level laser therapy (LLLT) with conventional CSF in reducing relapse of corrected rotations. Methods The…
Correction of facial asymmetry and maxillary canting with corticotomy and 1-jaw orthognathic surgery
Although 2-jaw orthognathic surgery is a typical recommendation for the treatment of facial asymmetry, another good treatment alternative is maxillary corticotomy with temporary skeletal anchorage devices followed by mandibular orthognathic…
Overview of registered studies in orthodontics: Evaluation of the ClinicalTrials.gov registry
Introduction The Food and Drug Administration Modernization Act of 1997 made it mandatory for all phase II through IV trials regulated by this Act to be registered. After this, the…
Facial soft-tissue thickness in patients affected by bilateral cleft lip and palate: A retrospective cone-beam computed tomography study
Introduction The purposes of this study were to evaluate the facial soft-tissue thicknesses and craniofacial morphologies of patients affected by bilateral cleft lip and palate (BCLP) and to compare the…
Premolar transplantation in a patient with solitary median maxillary central incisor syndrome
This case report describes the orthodontic treatment of an 11-year-old girl with solitary median maxillary central incisor syndrome, a presumed microform of holoprosencephaly. Because both second premolars were missing in…
