Orthodontics—A vocation I love!
It is an absolute pleasure to write this editorial. I have been in orthodontic practice for over 53 years and have thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to be part of a great…
Authors’ response
We appreciate the interest and comments of Dr Sabour regarding our recent article “Prediction of 3-dimensional pharyngeal airway changes after orthognathic surgery: A preliminary study” (Brunetto DP, Velasco L, Koerich L,…
Prediction of 3-dimensional pharyngeal airway changes after orthognathic surgery: A methodological issue
I was interested to read the article by Brunetto and colleagues published in the September 2014 edition of the Journal . The purpose of the authors was to correlate the…
Nonextraction treatment of a skeletal Class III adolescent girl with expansion and facemask: Long-term stability
This article describes the combined use of maxillary expansion and a protraction facemask in the correction of a skeletal Class III malocclusion after the patient’s pubertal growth spurt. Treatment efficacy…
January 1, 1915, revisited
It is a chilly overcast day in St Louis, much like it was 100 years ago today. I am standing near the corner of Grand Avenue and Olive Street, looking east…
How to test validity in orthodontic research: A mixed dentition analysis example
Introduction The data used to test the validity of a prediction method should be different from the data used to generate the prediction model. In this study, we explored whether…
Correction of a skeletal Class II malocclusion with severe crowding by a specially designed rapid maxillary expander
To correct an Angle Class II malocclusion or to create spaces in the maxillary arch by nonextraction treatment, distal movement of the maxillary molars is required. Various modalities for distalizing…
Reliability of linear and angular dental measurements with the OrthoMechanics Sequential Analyzer
Introduction The aim of this study was to evaluate the reliability of newly developed software in the assessment of orthodontic tooth movement 3 dimensionally. Methods The sample consisted of pretreatment…
Maxillary arch perimeter prediction using Ramanujan’s equation for the ellipse
Introduction The prediction of arch perimeter gained when expanding the arch or proclining the anterior incisors is particularly important in the decision of tooth extraction vs nonextraction therapy for orthodontic…
J. Daniel Subtelny, 1922-2014
J. Daniel Subtelny To date, only 1 person has been awarded the 4 highest honors given by the orthodontic specialty in the United States. In 1959, Dr J. (Jacob) Daniel…
Comparative analysis of upper airway volume with lateral cephalograms and cone-beam computed tomography
Introduction In this study, we aimed to evaluate the adenoidal nasopharyngeal ratio (ANR) on lateral cephalograms by assessing upper airway volumes using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) images as the validation…
Esthetic judgments of palatally displaced canines 3 months postdebond after surgical exposure with either a closed or an open technique
Introduction The aim of this study was to compare the esthetic judgments of orthodontists and laypeople regarding the appearance of palatally displaced canines 3 months after treatment with either a closed…
Admissibility of scientific evidence
What makes some scientific evidence admissible? Who makes this decision? These questions formed the basis of a recent article in the Journal of the New York State Bar Association entitled…
Influence of tonsillar grade on the dental arch measurements
Introduction The role of the palatine tonsils in the development of dental intra-arch and interarch abnormalities is often brought up in the literature, but it remains controversial. Data on the…
Effect of buccolingual inclinations of maxillary canines and premolars on perceived smile attractiveness
Introduction In this study, we aimed to investigate the effect of buccolingual inclinations of the maxillary canines and premolars on the perceived attractiveness of the smile when viewed from the…
Hypodontia and supernumerary and impacted teeth in children with various types of clefts
Introduction The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of hypodontia, hyperdontia, and impacted teeth in children with various types of clefts. Methods This study sample consisted of…
Comparison of craniofacial growth of untreated Class I and Class II girls from ages 9 to 18 years: A longitudinal study
Introduction The purposes of this study were to examine and compare the craniofacial growth in girls with Class I or Class II occlusion from the ages of 9 to 18. Methods…
The evolution of journal communication
Can you think of 2 terms more powerful than “evolution” and “communication”? Change (evolution) represents the only real constant you can rely on in this universe, and certainly the transmission…
Appropriate use of ionizing radiation in orthodontic practice and research
Ionizing radiation revolutionized medicine and dentistry in the past century. It has well-documented benefits in orthodontics, and these benefits outweigh the risks. Three-dimensional cone-beam computed tomography produces images that contain…
Influence of standardization on the precision (reproducibility) of dental cast analysis with virtual 3-dimensional models
Introduction Virtual 3-dimensional (3D) models obtained by scanning of physical casts have become an alternative to conventional dental cast analysis in orthodontic treatment. If the precision (reproducibility) of virtual 3D…
