Prediction interval in random-effects meta-analysis
A prediction interval is defined as the interval within which the effect size of a new study would fall if this study was selected at random from the same population…
Assessment of buccal and lingual alveolar bone thickness and buccolingual inclination of maxillary posterior teeth in patients with severe skeletal Class III malocclusion with mandibular asymmetry
Introduction The purpose of this study was to evaluate the buccal and lingual alveolar bone thickness and buccolingual inclination of maxillary posterior teeth in patients with severe skeletal Class III…
Comparison of patient factors influencing the selection of an orthodontist, general dentist, or direct-to-consumer aligners
Introduction This study aimed to evaluate the factors that influence potential orthodontic patients choosing an orthodontist, general dentist, or direct-to-consumer (DTC) aligners for their treatment, and to determine the level…
Occlusal contact area changes with different retention protocols: 1-year follow-up
Introduction The purpose of this study was to evaluate the occlusal contact area and cast-radiograph evaluation (CRE) score changes in patients with 3 different retention protocols after a 1-year retention…
Evaluation of soft-tissue changes in young adults treated with the Forsus fatigue-resistant device
Introduction This study aimed to evaluate the effects of the Forsus fatigue-resistant device (FRD) EZ2 appliance (3M Unitek, Monrovia, Calif) on facial soft tissues by using images obtained from cephalometric…
Pediatric sleep-disordered breathing in the orthodontic population: Prevalence of positive risk and associations
Introduction Pediatric sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) describes a spectrum of disease ranging from snoring to upper airway resistance syndrome and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Anatomical features assessed during orthodontic exams are…
Mouthguards during orthodontic treatment: Perspectives of orthodontists and a survey of orthodontic patients playing school-sponsored basketball and football
Introduction The objectives of this research were to identify the beliefs and practices of orthodontists about mouthguard use in orthodontic patients and to survey orthodontic patients currently playing school-sponsored basketball…
Comparison of 2 treatment protocols using fixed functional appliances in Class II malocclusion: Treatment results and stability
Introduction The objective of this research was to compare the 2 treatment protocols including a functional mandibular advancer (FMA; Forestadent, Pforzheim, Germany) followed by multibracket appliances (MBAs) vs a Forsus…
The effects of a clinically feasible application of low-level laser therapy on the rate of orthodontic tooth movement: A triple-blind, split-mouth, randomized controlled trial
Introduction This split-mouth trial aimed to investigate the effect of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) on the amount of maxillary canine distalization when applied every 4 weeks over 12 weeks. Methods Twenty-two adolescents…
Effects of lip bumper therapy on the mandibular arch dimensions of children and adolescents: A systematic review
Introduction The aim of this systematic review was to identify, evaluate, and provide a synthesis of the available literature on the effects of lip bumper (LB) therapy on the mandibular…
Patient-centered orthodontics through student-centered teaching
Cecil Steiner was initially unable to be admitted to the Angle School of Orthodontia because he did not know who Charles Darwin was. However, this failure did not prevent him…
Extracting one mandibular incisor
We read with keen interest an article in the October 2019 issue reporting orthodontic treatment with an incisor extraction (Vilhjálmsson G, Zermeno JP, Proffit WR. Orthodontic treatment with removal of…
Distraction osteogenesis for patients with severe idiopathic condylar resorption
A case report in the July 2019 issue by Wang et al reported the treatment of a 14-year-old girl with severe bilateral idiopathic condylar resorption (ICR) and resultant mandibular retrusion, increased…
Guarding against the publication of duplicate or fake research articles
In questioning the authenticity of research findings submitted for publication, I can look back on my 3 decades of serving as the editor of 3 different orthodontic publications. With the increased…
Mandibular micrognathia and vertical maxillary excess correction with combination LeFort I and inverted L osteotomies
A 34-year-old woman with mandibular micrognathia, vertical maxillary excess, and an open bite characterized by a “bird-face” deformity was treated with orthodontics combined with LeFort I and bilateral inverted L…
Orthodontic-surgical treatment for a patient with Class II malocclusion and inadequate maxillary incisor inclination
Dental health and patient satisfaction at the end of orthodontic treatment are needed if the treatment is to be considered successful. This case report highlights the importance of proper diagnosis…
Expansion with transpalatal arch or continuous arch mechanics
Introduction This study aimed to compare the 3-dimensional force system produced by transpalatal arch (TPA) mechanics with that produced by a continuous arch (CA) on the expansion of maxillary first…
Efficacy of different designs of mandibular expanders: A 3-dimensional finite element study
Introduction Nonsurgical mandibular expansion has been increasingly performed in recent years because it can effectively expand the mandibular dental arch. However, many types of mandibular expanders have been used in…
A comparison of Class II open bite correction by maxillary or mandibular surgery
Introduction The purpose of this study was to compare treatment outcomes for anterior occlusion and vertical skeletal stability after maxillary or mandibular surgery for correction of Class II malocclusion with…
Alteration of tooth movement by reveromycin A in osteoprotegerin-deficient mice
Introduction Osteoprotegerin-deficient mice develop severe high-turnover osteoporosis with porous low-density trabecular bone from an age-related increase in osteoclast activity and are useful alveolar bone models of osteoporosis or frail periodontal…
