Survival analysis of orthodontic mini-implants
Introduction Survival analysis is useful in clinical research because it focuses on comparing the survival distributions and the identification of risk factors. Our aim in this study was to investigate…
Apical root resorption in orthodontic patients with en-masse maxillary anterior retraction and intrusion with miniscrews
Introduction The purposes of this retrospective study were to investigate the apical root resorption of maxillary incisors in orthodontic patients with en-masse maxillary anterior retraction and intrusion with miniscrews and the factors…
Longitudinal changes in mandibular arch posterior space in adolescents with normal occlusion
Introduction The purpose of this study was to investigate the changes of available mandibular space in the posterior dental arch of teenagers from 13 to 18 years old. Methods Longitudinal…
Results of a survey-based study to identify common retention practices in the United States
Introduction The purpose of this descriptive study was to use a carefully constructed, pilot-tested survey instrument to identify the most common orthodontic retainers and retention protocols prescribed in the United…
Impact of facial asymmetry in visual perception: A 3-dimensional data analysis
Introduction The aim of this controlled study was to analyze the degree and localization of 3-dimensional (3D) facial asymmetry in adult patients with cleft lip and palate (CLP) compared with…
Editor’s Summary and Q&A
Introduction Miniscrew impants as temporary anchorage devices (TADs) are becoming more popular in orthodontic tretment. Their ease of use allows orthodontists to place them in locations in the mouth that…
Commentary
I congratulate the authors on a well-designed survey identifying common retention practices in the United States. However, I remind readers that this article describes what orthodontists do. The next step…
Retrospective cone-beam computed tomography evaluation of temporary anchorage devices
Introduction Miniscrew impants as temporary anchorage devices (TADs) are becoming more popular in orthodontic tretment. Their ease of use allows orthodontists to place them in locations in the mouth that…
Editor’s Summary and Q&A
Introduction The aim of this controlled study was to analyze the degree and localization of 3-dimensional (3D) facial asymmetry in adult patients with cleft lip and palate (CLP) compared with…
Editor’s Summary and Q&A
Introduction The purpose of this retrospective study was to compare the long-term stability of maxillary incisor alignment in patients treated with and without rapid maxillary expansion (RME). Methods The sample…
