Introduction Rapid palatal expanders (RPEs) have attachments cemented to the teeth and a screw that covers the palate. Because of their position and relative size, RPEs can affect speech. Our…
Introduction An accurate prediction of the mesiodistal diameter (MDD) of the erupting permanent teeth is essential in orthodontic diagnosis and treatment planning during the mixed dentition period. Our objective was…
Introduction This study was a cephalometric evaluation of the growth changes in untreated subjects with deepbite at 4 time points during their developmental ages (from the early mixed dentition to…
Introduction The objective of this study was to test the hypothesis that toxic metallic ions in silver solder used in orthodontics are released into saliva. Methods The sample included 60…
Introduction In this systematic review, we identified and qualified the evidence of long-term reports on the effects of rapid maxillary expansion (RME) on airway dimensions and functions. Methods Electronic databases…
Systematic review of chincup therapy for Class III malocclusion Liu ZP, Li CJ, Hu HK, Chen JW, Li F, Zou SJ. Efficacy of short-term chincup therapy for mandibular growth retardation…
Brauchli LM, Keller H, Senn C, Wichelhaus A. Influence of bending mode on the mechanical properties of nickel-titanium archwires and correlation to differential scanning calorimetry measurements. Am J Orthod Dentofacial…
While surfing the Internet, you decide to check the visibility of your Web site by typing “orthodontist” along with the name of your town. The first listing that comes up…
Thank you for the excellent editorial in the May issue (Kokich VG. It’s our duty! Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 2011;139:573). You wrote things that are just so important to…
Although I agree with the general tenor of the May editorial (Kokich VG. It’s our duty! Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 2011;139:573), I must take issue with the title and…
