Authors’ response
We wish to thank Drs Hall and Frazier for expressing their concerns about our comments. We could not agree more with the message; however, when putting pen to paper, occasionally…
Risk management strategies. Part 1: Clinical considerations
The August issue of the AJO-DO provided a review regarding clinical considerations for orthodontists to enhance the level of treatment while simultaneously minimizing the exposure to risk (Abdelkarim A, Jerrold…
Ultraviolet photofunctionalization of orthodontic miniscrews
We commend Dr Tabuchi et al for their study on ultraviolet (UV) photofunctionalization of orthodontic miniscrews (Tabuchi M, Ikeda T, Nakagawa K, Hirota M, Park M, Miyazawa K, et.al. Ultraviolet photofunctionalization…
Offense or defense?
I recently read a description of a research project that was an obvious disappointment to the people involved. It was a simple and well-motivated affair; the researchers wanted to relate…
User acceptance of a touchless sterile system to control virtual orthodontic study models
Introduction In this article, we present an evaluation of user acceptance of our innovative hand-gesture–based touchless sterile system for interaction with and control of a set of 3-dimensional digitized orthodontic…
Diagnosis and conservative treatment of skeletal Class III malocclusion with anterior crossbite and asymmetric maxillary crowding
A man, aged 28 years 9 months, came for an orthodontic consultation for a skeletal Class III malocclusion (ANB angle, −3°) with a modest asymmetric Class II and Class III molar relationship, complicated…
Posttreatment evaluation of maxillary canine positions in 15-year-old subjects
Introduction Esthetic improvement is a primary reason that people seek orthodontic treatment. The maxillary canine is considered by many to have great importance for both function and esthetics. Limited information…
Facial surface morphology predicts variation in internal skeletal shape
Introduction The regular collection of 3-dimensional (3D) imaging data is critical to the development and implementation of accurate predictive models of facial skeletal growth. However, repeated exposure to x-ray–based modalities…
BoneCeramic graft regenerates alveolar defects but slows orthodontic tooth movement with less root resorption
Introduction BoneCeramic (Straumann, Basel, Switzerland) can regenerate bone in alveolar defects after tooth extraction, but it is unknown whether it is feasible to move a tooth through BoneCeramic grafting sites….
Objective vs subjective analyses of arch form and preformed archwire selection
Introduction Maintaining a patient’s original arch form increases treatment stability. In this study, we assessed the agreement between subjective analyses of arch form and archwire selection by orthodontists and an…
William Joseph Thompson, 1932-2015
William J. Thompson On November 24, 2015, the specialty of orthodontics lost a giant—William Joseph Thompson of Bradenton, Florida. In 1960, when Bill started his practice in Bradenton, he was…
Multiple linear regression analysis
In the previous article, I discussed linear regression using a single independent continuous variable. In linear regression analysis, we can include more parameters in an effort to find factors that…
Simply the best
To many, orthodontists are specialists in the profession of orthodontics. To others, orthodontists are specialists in the profession of dentistry. According to the government, orthodontists are engaged in the occupation…
Comparison and reproducibility of 2 regions of reference for maxillary regional registration with cone-beam computed tomography
Introduction The aims of this study were to evaluate the differences between 2 regions of maxillary voxel-based registration and to test the reproducibility of the registration. Methods Three-dimensional models were built…
Leaving something behind
In medical malpractice cases, plaintiffs aren’t allowed to hold doctors on the hook forever. At some point, they must either file a claim for negligence or let it go and…
Evaluation of corticotomy-facilitated orthodontics and piezocision in rapid canine retraction
Introduction The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficiency of corticotomy-facilitated orthodontics and piezocision in rapid canine retraction. Methods The sample consisted of 20 patients (15-25 years old) with…
Orthodontic pain trajectories in adolescents: Between-subject and within-subject variability in pain perception
Introduction The objective of this study was to assess the effects of age, sex, and the age-sex interaction on mean pain trajectories and individual variations in the pain experienced by…
Utility of panoramic radiography for identification of the pubertal growth period
Introduction Our aim in this study was to investigate the association between dental mineralization stages and the periods of the pubertal growth spurt (PGS). Methods The sample included panoramic and…
Racial disparities in orthodontic service use for Medicaid-enrolled children: An evaluation of the Washington Medicaid program
Introduction We assessed the relationship between race and orthodontic service use for Medicaid-enrolled children. Methods This cross-sectional study focused on 570,364 Medicaid-enrolled children in Washington state, ages 6 to 19 years….
Periodontal status after surgical-orthodontic treatment of labially impacted canines with different surgical techniques: A systematic review
Introduction Good periodontal status is essential for a successful treatment outcome of impacted maxillary canines. Whereas the surgical technique used for tooth uncovering has been shown not to affect the…
