Introduction Our objectives were to assess the depth of the curve of Spee (COS) in different malocclusion groups, to relate this to the eruption of anterior or posterior teeth quantitatively,…
Introduction Previous research has demonstrated that current methods of informed consent are relatively ineffective as shown by poor recall and comprehension by adolescent patients and their parents. The purpose of…
With more than a few early attempts to start the first specialty journal of orthodontia, it took a push by C. V. Mosby to get the job done in 1915….
Little did contemporary orthodontists expect when his warm and inspiring valedictory appeared in the Journal in August, 1968, under caption of “Adios, Amigos,” that the distinguished leader of organized American…
Introduction We evaluated the effects of screw placement angle on the frequency of root contact and the effects of root contact on screw stability, comparing self-drilling and self-tapping methods. Methods…
Soft-tissue changes in skeletal Class III orthodontic/orthognathic correction Verdenik M, Ihan Hren N. Differences in three-dimensional soft tissue changes after upper, lower, or both jaw orthognathic surgery in skeletal class…
Mrs Kraft’s appointment with you for a second opinion consultation is scheduled at the end of a hectic afternoon. Her dentist has requested that you discuss orthodontic possibilities to address…
This fanciful tale describes an 1882 meeting in London between a young American dentist and 2 highly acclaimed English scientists. Although fictional, the story is historically accurate, and the ideas…
Further high-quality studies are necessary to confirm the effectiveness of the Fränkel function regulator III (FR-3) on maxillary growth over the short term. Dr Turley raised the question, “Does the…
Yadav S, Upadhyay M, Uribe F, Nanda R. Palatally impacted maxillary canine with congenitally missing lateral incisors and midline diastema. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 2013;144:141-6. In reference to the…
Whether the Fränkel function regulator (FR-3) stimulates forward growth of the maxilla has been a controversial subject. The early treatment of Class III malocclusion with the FR-3 was discussed in…
I want to thank Drs Isaacson and Thom for responding to my column as they did. Obviously, my articles are geared to litigation and legislation in the United States, although…
We appreciated the “Litigation and legislation” column by Laurence Jerrold in the October 2014 issue (Jerrold L. Seeing before doing. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthod 2014;146:530-3). Dr Jerrold’s primary concern…
Anterior open bite is one of the most challenging malocclusions for orthodontic treatment. The high incidence of relapse is a major concern. Therefore, accurate initial examination, diagnosis, treatment plan, and…
The October editorial points out that patients often receive insufficient information about their orthodontic treatment. The editor has touched on an important theme, which may be just the tip of…
It is appropriate to recognize our forebearers who 100 years ago practiced and developed a new specialty of orthodontics. We often think of these pioneers as relatively uninformed clinicians working with…
Introduction Airway dimensions are closely linked to the bone and soft-tissue craniofacial anatomy. Reduction of the airway is seen with airway disorders and can impair function. The purpose of this…
Introduction Proximal enamel thickness (PET) at the mesial and distal contact areas of the complete permanent dentition has not been previously reported. Anatomic investigation of PET is essential for interproximal…
Introduction The objective of this study was to determine the Hounsfield unit (HU) changes in the alveolar bone and root surfaces during controlled canine retractions. Methods Eighteen maxillary canine retraction…
In statistics, we use a random sample from the population of interest to draw conclusions and make inferences about the population. If the sample does not represent the population of…
