Deliberations on duty and deportment
One of the first malpractice cases dealing with the duty we owe our patients was published around the turn of the 20th century. I have always loved this case, Pike…
Effect of methacrylated-based antibacterial monomer on orthodontic adhesive system properties
Introduction Antibacterial adhesives were developed to reduce the incidence of white spot lesions in orthodontic patients. Compounds that contain triazine are known as effective antibacterial agents. The aims of this…
The evolution of bonding in orthodontics
In the early days of fixed-appliance orthodontic treatment, brackets were welded to gold or stainless steel bands. Before treatment, the orthodontist had to create enough space around each tooth to…
Effects of sandblasting before orthophosphoric acid etching on lingual enamel: In-vitro roughness assessment
Introduction In this study, we evaluated changes in lingual enamel roughness due to sandblasting with 27-, 50-, and 90-μm aluminum oxide particles followed by 37% orthophosphoric acid etching. Methods Twenty-four maxillary…
The pleasure of your company …
Before Edward H. Angle’s time, orthodontic appliances were usually custom built for each patient out of metal stock. Various devices were crafted by hand, almost entirely of gold alloy. Although…
Combined maxillary and mandibular distraction osteogenesis in patients with hemifacial microsomia
Introduction Hemifacial microsomia is a deformity of variable expressivity with unilateral hypoplasia of the mandible and the ear. In this study, we evaluated skeletal soft tissue changes after bimaxillary unilateral…
Postsurgical volumetric airway changes in 2-jaw orthognathic surgery patients
Introduction Findings from early cephalometric studies on airway changes after 2-jaw orthognathic surgery have been challenged because the previous anteroposterior interpretation of airway changes can now be evaluated in 3…
Statistical inference with confidence intervals
Let’s assume that, for our study, we take a sample from the population of interest and we want to draw conclusions about the population based on the data from this…
Effect of low-level laser irradiation on the rate and short-term stability of rotational tooth movement in dogs
Introduction Low-level laser therapy (LLLT) has many biostimulative effects such as acceleration of mesiodistal orthodontic tooth movement. However, its effects on the extent and short-term stability of rotational tooth movement…
Twin block functional therapy: Applications in dentofacial orthopedics, 3rd ed
The third edition of Twin Block Functional Therapy: Applications in Dentofacial Orthopedics amazes the reader with its detailed description of clinical procedures and clinical case reports backed up by high-quality…
Extraction vs no treatment: Long-term facial profile changes
Introduction Long-term soft tissue response to extraction orthodontic treatment has been a subject of interest for years. The purposes of this study were to investigate long-term soft tissue profile changes…
Association of orthodontic force system and root resorption: A systematic review
Introduction In this systematic review, we assessed the literature to determine which evidence level supports the association of orthodontic force system and root resorption. Methods PubMed, Cochrane, and Embase databases…
Influence of common fixed retainers on the diagnostic quality of cranial magnetic resonance images
Introduction Orthodontists are often asked to remove fixed retainers before magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). This study was undertaken to assess the effects of 2 commonly used fixed retainers on MRI…
What record is playing?
A reader sent in the following question. Larry: In talking at recent meetings to fellow orthodontists, it seems that a rising number of people are taking only intraoral and extraoral…
Impact of malocclusion and common oral diseases on oral health–related quality of life in young adults
Introduction The aim of this study was to assess the association between malocclusion and oral health–related quality of life in young adults without orthodontic treatment, controlling for sociodemographic factors and…
Flapless cortical bone damage has no effect on medullary bone mesial to teeth being moved
Introduction In this study, we evaluated the effects of bone awl–induced damage to bone surrounding a tooth that was moved. Methods A randomized split-mouth design with 7 foxhounds was performed…
Follow-up study of dental and skeletal changes in patients with obstructive sleep apnea and hypopnea syndrome with long-term treatment with the Silensor appliance
Introduction In this study, we aimed to investigate the dental and skeletal changes associated with long-term use of the Silensor appliance (Erkodent, Cologne, Germany) in patients with obstructive sleep apnea…
Orthodontic profiles: John Valentine Mershon
John Valentine Mershon John Valentine Mershon was a simple, kindly, and unpretentious man who was endowed with qualities of mind and heart that marked him as a great personality. As…
Residents’ journal review
Early treatment of Class III malocclusion Masucci C, Franchi L, Giuntini V, Defraia E. Short-term effects of a modified Alt-RAMEC protocol for early treatment of Class III malocclusion: a controlled…
Dr Angle’s private orthodontic practice
We here at Century Orthodontics in St Louis enjoyed reading Dr Behrents’ editorial, “January 1, 1915, revisited,” in the January issue (Behrents RG. January 1, 1915, revisited. Am J Orthod…
