Introduction The purpose of this study was to assess the long-term posttreatment changes in all criteria of the American Board of Orthodontics’ (ABO) model grading system. Methods We used plaster…
I agree with Dr Kokich’s editorial in the September 2013 issue of the AJO-DO , urging us to join the orthodontic practice-based research network and the higher priority for the…
“….. the burden of proof lies with those who advise the introduction of a new technique, or the adaptation or modification of an older method .” N. Robertson The opportunity to…
The aim of this Point/Counterpoint article is to discuss the value of nasoalveolar molding (NAM) therapy as part of the treatment protocol for infants born with cleft lip and palate….
Skin dose from cone-beam computed tomography imaging Akyalcin S, English JD, Abramovitch KM, Rong XJ. Measurement of skin dose from cone-beam computed tomography imaging. Head Face Med 2013;9:28 Cone-beam computed…
You completed treatment of Dr Marion Kaye, the noted art historian, 5 years ago. You felt a special satisfaction with her final result and valued her appreciation of your effort…
I was also pleased to see the article by Dr Vinod Krishnan in the October 2013 issue of the AJO-DO . Dr Sivakumar’s comments are supportive of the need for…
It was a thought-provoking experience to read Dr Vinod Krishnan’s article entitled “Etiquette in scientific publishing” in the October 2013 issue (Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 2013;144:577-82). Having been in an…
Introduction The purpose of this study was to develop a new methodology to visualize in 3 dimensions whole teeth, including the roots, at any moment during orthodontic treatment without the…
We thank Dr Hudson for his interest in our study. We are not surprised that it has generated a strong reaction, because our findings invalidate a long-held belief in orthodontics…
