Authors’ response

Apr 6, 2017 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on Authors’ response

We thank Drs Tian and Han for their interest in our study. Most importantly, our study was designed to assess the validity of 3 bite registrations. If there was a…

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Class II malocclusion with complex problems treated with a novel combination of lingual orthodontic appliances and lingual arches

Apr 6, 2017 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on Class II malocclusion with complex problems treated with a novel combination of lingual orthodontic appliances and lingual arches

This case report describes a novel method of combining lingual appliances and lingual arches to control horizontal problems. The patient, who was 25 years of age at her first visit…

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Myeloperoxidase enzymatic activity is increased in patients with different levels of dental crowding after initial orthodontic activation

Apr 6, 2017 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on Myeloperoxidase enzymatic activity is increased in patients with different levels of dental crowding after initial orthodontic activation

Introduction Orthodontic tooth movement implies application of forces that generate an inflammatory process. The myeloperoxidase (MPO) enzyme is found inside neutrophil granules. MPO activity indirectly reflects the level of inflammation….

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Cross-sectional studies

Apr 6, 2017 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on Cross-sectional studies

A cross-sectional study is an observational study in which the exposure and the outcome are determined at the same time point for each study participant. Cross-sectional studies comprise the simplest…

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