Introduction The aim of this study was to establish an accumulated strain pattern in different parts of rapid maxillary expansion appliances and relate them to different vertical growth patterns. A…
Introduction White spot lesions are an undesired side effect of fixed orthodontic treatment. The objective of this research was to develop an antibacterial resin-modified glass ionomer cement (RMGIC) containing nanoparticles…
Introduction Morphologic homogeneity is desirable in sample selection of clinical studies that evaluate methods of treating craniofacial discrepancies in orthodontics. The purposes of this study were to assess sample selection…
In the previous article, I discussed 1-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) when we are interested in comparing the generated forces from 3 types of wires. In that example, we considered…
Introduction In the absence of adequate animal or in-vitro models, the biomechanics of human malocclusion must be studied indirectly. Finite element analysis (FEA) is emerging as a clinical technology to…
Introduction Type 2 diabetes is known to affect bone metabolism. In this study, we aimed to determine the effects of type 2 diabetes on bone remodeling during orthodontic tooth movement….
A reader wrote to me recently, describing a situation and asking for guidance. The situation is common enough to warrant discussion. It went something like this. Larry: I’m a recent…
Introduction The purpose of this study was to assess the agreement between Brazilian adolescents and their parents or caregivers regarding the adolescents’ oral health–related quality of life during orthodontic treatment….
The field of genetics emerged from the study of heredity early in the 20th century. Since that time, genetics has progressed through a series of defined eras based on a…
Introduction Temporary paralysis of the masseter muscle caused by botulinum toxin is a common treatment for temporomandibular disorders, bruxism, and muscle hypertrophy. Loss of masseter force is associated with decreased…
Introduction Autotransplantation has become a major therapeutic option for replacing missing teeth in adult orthodontic patients. However, little systematic information is available about the long-term stability of autotransplanted teeth with…
Introduction The aim of this study was to analyze the diagnostic performance of the cervical vertebral maturation (CVM) method in estimating accurately the stages of maturation of the midpalatal suture….
A generation ago, attracting new patients to an orthodontic practice was often done simply by cultivating a few good referral sources. General dentists, including some who might have provided orthodontic…
Introduction Orthodontic patients usually complain about masticatory limitations associated with the activation of fixed appliances. The aim of this investigation was to evaluate whether orthodontic pain reflects differences in the…
Introduction Orthodontic patients can experience pain and discomfort on the oral mucosa from trauma caused by friction with the brackets and the wires. In this split-mouth design, single-blind randomized controlled…
Canada is home to a number of excellent orthodontists. There are 6 well-established graduate programs, all directed by insightful, innovative, and accomplished educators. The Canadian programs, for the most part,…
The history of imaging and orthodontics is a story of technology informing biology. Advances in imaging changed our thinking as our understanding of craniofacial growth and the impact of orthodontic…
It seems to happen all year, but you are certain that it becomes more frequent during the holiday season. At both the office and home, you receive a continual barrage…
Less white spot lesions with lingual braces Van der Veen MH, Attin R, Schwestka-Polly R, Wiechmann D. Caries outcomes after orthodontic treatment with fixed appliances: do lingual brackets make a…
Zarif Najafi H, Oshagh M, Khalili MH, Torkan S. Esthetic evaluation of incisor inclination in smiling profiles with respect to mandibular position. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 2015;148:387-95. The description…
