The extraction of teeth: Part 1 diagnostic and treatment considerations
Abstract Non extraction therapy is NOT a treatment goal. It is merely a means of effectuating a treatment goal. The same mindset applies to extraction therapy – it is a…
The extraction of teeth: Part 2 considerations regarding which teeth to extract
Abstract All teeth are viable candidates for extraction under the appropriate clinical circumstances. The clinical considerations regarding each type of tooth as a potential candidate for extraction will be discussed….
21st century orthodontics: When everything works, can anything matter?
At age 12, I had orthodontic treatment, during the course of which, I decided to become an orthodontist. $125 for two molar bands and some elastics seemed like a magical…
Treatment of Class II malocclusion with tooth movement through the maxillary sinus
This case report describes the successful extraction treatment of a Class II malocclusion with excessive maxillary sinus pneumatization. A 20-year-old man sought treatment with the major complaint of protrusive mouth…
Atypical extraction treatment for failing replanted maxillary and mandibular incisors with space closure of 2 mandibular incisors in the same quadrant
We report the successful orthodontic treatment of a 13-year-old girl who had been involved in an accident with avulsion of her maxillary right central incisor and both mandibular left incisors….
Meta-analysis: Fixed-effect model
A meta-analysis, a statistical combination of data from selected studies, is implemented by choosing a priori between 2 popular statistical models: fixed-effect and random-effects models. The choice of the appropriate…
Incidence of incisor root resorption associated with the position of the impacted maxillary canines: A cone-beam computed tomographic study
Introduction The purpose of this study was to examine the incidence and position of lateral and central incisor root resorption owing to the impaction of maxillary canines by means of…
The Maryland bridge retainer: A modification of a Maryland bridge
Preservation of the maxillary lateral incisor space after orthodontic treatment in an adolescent patient traditionally requires the use of a retainer with a lateral pontic, commonly referred to as a…
A prospective 10-year cephalometric follow-up study of patients with obstructive sleep apnea and snoring who used a mandibular protruding device
Introduction This 10-year prospective cephalometric study evaluates the influence of a mandibular protruding device (MPD) in people with obstructive sleep apnea and snoring. Methods A baseline study population of 77…
Low-intensity pulsed ultrasound enhances the rate of lateral tooth movement and compensatory bone formation in rats
Introduction Because mechanical stimulation of the periodontal ligament by low-intensity pulsed ultrasound (LIPUS) has been shown to increase the speed of bone remodeling, this study aimed to examine the effects…
Clinical effect of a fluoride-releasing and rechargeable primer in reducing white spot lesions during orthodontic treatment
Introduction This study was performed to test the long-term efficacy of a highly filled resin primer (38%) that has superior fluoride release and recharge ability. Methods Sixty patients were divided…
Come back to me
Okay, you treat a patient, and the result is less than both you and the patient wanted. The patient now needs either some form of remedial treatment or even re-treatment….
Contribution of facial components to the attractiveness of the smiling face in male and female patients: A cross-sectional correlation study
Introduction Esthetic improvement is a key motivator in undergoing orthodontic treatment. This study aims to quantify the contribution of the smile and other facial components to the overall esthetics of…
Microbial profile in different orthodontic appliances by checkerboard DNA-DNA hybridization: An in-vivo study
Introduction The design of the orthodontic bracket or appliance is 1 of the most important factors for creating retentive areas for biofilm formation. In orthodontics, this would be the first study…
The role of orthodontics in the repair of gingival recessions
Introduction The goal of this research was to assess the impact of orthodontic root movement on gingival recessions. Methods Twelve consecutive adult patients with a mandibular incisor presenting buccal or…
Incisor root resorption associated with palatally displaced maxillary canines: Analysis and prediction using discriminant function analysis
Introduction Incisor root resorption associated with palatally displaced canine (PDC-IRR) is an important phenomenon that might alter the orthodontic treatment plan. The aims of this study were to investigate the…
Relationship between normative and self-perceived criteria for orthodontic treatment need and satisfaction with esthetics and mastication in adolescents
Introduction Orthodontic treatments are performed to improve esthetics and masticatory functions. In general, clinical criteria are used to recommend such treatments without considering the opinion of the patient. This study…
Maxillary expander with differential opening vs Hyrax expander: A randomized clinical trial
Introduction The aim of this 2-arm parallel trial was to compare the dentoskeletal effects of the expander with differential opening (EDO) and the Hyrax expander in the mixed dentition. Methods…
A prospective evaluation of factors affecting occlusal stability of Class II correction with Twin-block followed by fixed appliances
Introduction Modified Twin-block therapy followed by fixed appliances (TBFA) is a standard treatment modality in Class II malocclusion; however, there is little information regarding the stability of this approach. We…
Infective endocarditis and orthodontic implications in children: A review of the literature
Introduction Owing to access to high-quality medical care, more medically compromised patients are seeking orthodontic therapy, including those at risk of developing infective endocarditis (IE). The current guidelines for orthodontic…
