In a young woman, aged 18 years 8 months, who had an anterior open bite and anterior spacing, the right and left mandibular first molar extraction spaces were closed by…
The purpose of this article is to report the orthodontic treatment of a patient with extremely delayed development of the maxillary lateral incisors. At 7 years of age, the boy’s…
Introduction The purpose of this research was to determine the accuracy of digital models generated by cone-beam computed tomography and compare it with that of OrthoCAD models (Cadent, Carlstadt, NJ)…
Introduction Mini-implants are used to improve orthodontic anchorage, but optimal composition and surface characteristics have yet to be determined. We investigated the behavior of osteoblast-like cells on grade 4 commercially…
Introduction The aim of this prospective evaluation was to assess changes in esthetic self-perception of Brazilian adolescents who were receiving fixed orthodontic treatment during a 2-year period. Methods The treatment…
This clinical article reports an esthetic treatment option for managing a Class II malocclusion in an adult. The patient, a woman aged 24 years 2 months, had crowding and a…
In the 2 previous articles, we discussed sample calculations for proportions and means from independent observations. In orthodontics, a common scenario is when 2 interventions are applied in the same…
These are essentially the facts of Chalifoux v Radiology Associates of Richmond, Inc., 708 S.E.2d 834; Va. Sup. Ct. (2011). • 12-12-02, the patient complained of right-sided facial pain and…
This case report describes the treatment of a 30-year-old woman with a Class II Division 1 malocclusion, characterized by a large overjet, a deep overbite, and a V-shaped maxillary dental…
Introduction Satisfaction with the outcome of orthognathic treatment is generally high; however, an important minority remains dissatisfied with the results. The reasons for this could be inadequate patient understanding and…
