Authors’ response
We believe that it possible to argue a case objectively, without the need to descend to disparaging, gratuitous, and ad hominem remarks regarding different views held by another person. We…
Misleading article on palatally displaced canines
For a while, I was reluctant to submit a letter challenging another of Dr Adrian Becker’s attempts to restore some dignity to the embattled “guidance theory,” his personal view on…
Maxillary changes with bone-borne surgically assisted rapid palatal expansion: A prospective study
Introduction The aim of this prospective study was to analyze the postexpansion positional changes of the maxillary halves and their initial stability after transpalatal distraction with a bone-borne distractor and…
Intrusion method for a single overerupted maxillary molar using only palatal mini-implants and partial fixed appliances
Mandibular first molars are among the most frequently missing teeth in the adult dentition. As a result, the maxillary first molars are frequently overerupted. Conventional approaches to correct this undesirable…
Cephalometric configuration of the occlusal plane in patients with anterior open bite
Introduction This study was performed to investigate the cephalometric configuration of the occlusal plane in patients with anterior open bite. Methods Of 61 subjects with open bite (overbite ≥3.75 mm) who…
Linear regression
In the previous article, I introduced the concepts of correlation and regression. In the next articles, I will discuss how we can apply linear regression in orthodontic research with an…
Distalization of the maxillary and mandibular dentitions with miniscrew anchorage in a patient with moderate Class I bimaxillary dentoalveolar protrusion
This case report describes the treatment of a 25-year-old woman with a skeletal Class I pattern and moderate bimaxillary dentoalveolar protrusion. The orthodontic treatment included distal movement of her maxillary…
Handbook of orthodontics, second edition
The second edition of Handbook of Orthodontics is markedly improved over the first edition. Clinical practitioners as well as orthodontic educators and those involved in research will benefit from the…
Congenitally missing maxillary lateral incisors: Long-term periodontal and functional evaluation after orthodontic space closure with first premolar intrusion and canine extrusion
Introduction The aims of this investigation were to evaluate associations between orthodontic space closure (including first premolar intrusion and canine extrusion for esthetic reasons) and periodontal tissue deterioration over a…
Effect of different incisor movements on the soft tissue profile measured in reference to a rough-surfaced palatal implant
Introduction The aim of this study was to evaluate soft tissue profile changes after a wide range of incisor movements in the anterior and posterior directions in nongrowing patients. Identifying…
Taking it back
Today, when I attend meetings and speak with colleagues, one topic that often comes up is the character of today’s younger practitioners. Some observations concern competency. I often hear that…
White spot lesion formation after treatment with full-coverage rapid maxillary expanders
Introduction The aim of this study was to evaluate whether treatment with full-coverage bonded acrylic splint expanders causes formation of white spot lesions using quantitative light-induced fluorescence. Methods The experimental…
Effects of angiotensin II type I receptor blocker losartan on orthodontic tooth movement
Introduction Drugs that block the renin-angiotensin system (RAS) are widely used for treating hypertension, heart and kidney failure, and the harmful effects of diabetes. Components of the RAS have been…
Effect of malocclusion severity on oral health–related quality of life and food intake ability in a Korean population
Introduction The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of malocclusion severity on oral health–related quality of life and food intake ability in adult patients, controlling for sex,…
Effects of vascular endothelial growth factor on osteoblasts and osteoclasts
Introduction Bone remodeling is crucial to the success of many dental procedures and is tightly regulated. Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), a key cytokine for angiogenesis, is also an important…
How long does treatment with fixed orthodontic appliances last? A systematic review
Introduction There is little agreement on the expected duration of a course of orthodontic treatment; however, a consensus appears to have emerged that fixed appliance treatment is overly lengthy. This…
Comparison of longitudinal changes in clinical periodontal parameters of canines and first molars treated with fixed orthodontic appliances
Introduction Our objective was to learn the possible effects of fixed orthodontic therapy on the periodontium of the extraction sites adjacent to canines and first molars. This was a prospective…
Factors affecting patients’ adherence to orthodontic appointments
Introduction Studies show that attendance at orthodontic appointments affects treatment outcomes, treatment duration, and the probability of side effects. The aim of this study was to predict factors that influence…
When is enough, enough?
Mrs Kim is a cheerful 63-year-old who has been agreeable to any treatment plan you have proposed. Her initial presentation was complex. Her maxillary left canine was extracted in adolescence;…
