Residents’ journal review
Alveolar bone assessment by cone-beam computerized tomography Ma ZG, Yang C, Fang B, Xia YH, Mao LX, Feng YM. Three-D imaging of dental alveolar bone change after fixed orthodontic treatment…
P. Raymond Begg
Thank you for the trip down memory lane. I greatly enjoyed it (Burke C. A century of influence: part 1. Orthodontic pioneers. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 2015;147(Suppl 2):S155-60.) I…
Authors’ response
We thank Dr R. C. Solem for his valuable comments on our article (Alqerban A, Jacobs R, Fieuws S, Willems G. Radiographic predictors for maxillary canine impaction. Am J Orthod Dentofacial…
Orthodontic quackery
Orthodontic quackery. What is it, and how does it relate to the history and the future of our specialty? The place to start is to define both conventional orthodontic treatment…
Graduate Orthodontic Residents Program: Exactly what is GORP?
If the reader graduated from an orthodontic residency before 1988, there is little likelihood that he or she would have any firsthand knowledge of the Graduate Orthodontic Residents Program, referred…
Limitation of a cross-sectional study
The study “Radiographic predictors for maxillary canine impaction” published in the March 2015 issue (Alqerban A, Jacobs R, Fieuws S, Willems G. Radiographic predictors for maxillary canine impaction. Am J…
Authors’ response
We want to thank the authors of this letter to the editor for their comments regarding our article. We are fully aware of the limitation of using Hounsfield units (HU) to…
Use of Hounsfield units in cone-beam computed tomography
The article “Hounsfield unit change in root and alveolar bone during canine retraction” focused on HU changes in the alveolar bone and root surface as the canines were moved by…
Solving the faculty shortage might require more than money
Just how big a problem is faculty recruitment and retention? Consider a few numbers. About 2 decades ago, a quarter of orthodontics departments were seeking to fill vacant positions; during…
The image we cast
Over the years, many articles have appeared in the AJO-DO regarding public relations and image. These have included discussions of the many “publics” that are involved, including our relationships with…
Approximation and contact of the maxillary central incisor roots with the incisive canal after maximum retraction with temporary anchorage devices: Report of 2 patients
The incisive canal is located on the median plane of the maxilla, posterior to the roots of the central incisor. Although the incisive canal is not considered an anatomic structure…
Three-dimensional finite element analysis of maxillary protraction with labiolingual arches and implants
Introduction In this study, we aimed to evaluate the effects of maxillary protraction using traditional labiolingual arches and implant-type protraction devices before orthopedic treatment of patients with skeletal Class III…
Biomechanical effects of corticotomy approaches on dentoalveolar structures during canine retraction: A 3-dimensional finite element analysis
Introduction Corticotomy has proven to be effective in facilitating orthodontic tooth movement. There is, however, no relevant study to compare the biomechanical effects of different corticotomy approaches on tooth movement….
Comparison of third-order torque simulation with and without a periodontal ligament simulant
Introduction This in-vitro study presents the development and validation of an artificial tooth-periodontal ligament-bone complex (ATPBC) and comparison of its behavior with that of rigid dowels during third-order torque simulation….
Effect of mesiodistal angulation of the maxillary central incisors on esthetic perceptions of the smile in the frontal view
Introduction The purpose of this study was to analyze the effect of mesiodistal angulation of the maxillary central incisors on the smiling esthetics in young adults. Methods Frontal smile photographs…
Effect of low-frequency mechanical vibration on orthodontic tooth movement
Introduction Our objective was to investigate the effect of low-frequency mechanical vibration (LFMV) on the rate of tooth movement, bone volume fraction, tissue density, and the integrity of the periodontal…
Reproducibility of natural head position in normal Chinese people
Introduction In this study, we evaluated the reproducibility of natural head position for pitch and roll acquired using 3 methods. Methods The participants were 30 Chinese adults (ages, 23-28 years) who…
Interactions of hard tissues, soft tissues, and growth over time, and their impact on orthodontic diagnosis and treatment planning
The approach to orthodontic diagnosis has changed gradually but steadily over the past 2 decades. The shift away from diagnosis based entirely on hard tissue evaluations has been a result of…
Histomorphometric analysis of overloading on palatal tooth movement into the maxillary sinus
Introduction Our objective was to evaluate the effect of overloading on the palatal movement of the maxillary molar. Methods The maxillary first molars of male C57Bl/6 mice were moved palatally…
Robert P. Scholz, 1939-2015
Robert P. Scholz The orthodontic world lost a unique member with the passing of Dr Robert P. Scholz of Discovery Bay, California. He was known as “Uncle Bob” to his…
