Will similar force magnitude cause differential tooth movement?
We read with great interest the article on force degradation from elastomeric chains in the April 2017 issue (Evans KS, Wood CM, Moffitt AH, Colgan JA, Holman JK, Marshall SD, et al….
Maxillary and mandibular dentoalveolar expansion with an auxiliary beta-titanium arch
Traditionally, adult patients with mild to moderate transverse discrepancies are treated with a combination of slow maxillary expansion with palatal appliances and expanded archwires. In this case report, we describe…
Odontogenic keratocyst: The role of the orthodontist in the diagnosis of initial lesions
Odontogenic keratocysts (OKCs) are locally infiltrative odontogenic cysts that are usually diagnosed during routine radiographic examinations. Therefore, it is critical that dental practitioners, in particular orthodontists, recognize and diagnose OKCs…
Effect of print layer height and printer type on the accuracy of 3-dimensional printed orthodontic models
Introduction Three-dimensional (3D) printing technologies enable production of orthodontic models from digital files; yet a range of variables associated with the process could impact the accuracy and clinical utility of…
Facial improvement after mandibular midline distraction and surgically assisted rapid maxillary expansion
This case report describes the retreatment of a 49-year-old woman with severe crowding in the mandibular incisor region and tapered maxillary and mandibular arches. Treatment consisted of mandibular midline distraction…
Survival analysis, part 2: Kaplan-Meier method and the log-rank test
When analyzing survival data, time-to-event methods estimate the probability of not reaching the event, even though we are interested in reaching the event (ie, dental arch alignment). This occurs because…
Peter G. Sotiropoulos, 1924-2017
Peter G. Sotiropoulos Peter G. Sotiropoulos was born in Springfield, Illinois, on November 1, 1924; he passed away after a lengthy illness on July 7, 2017. He attended high school and…
Alveolar bone morphology of maxillary central incisors near grafted alveolar clefts after orthodontic treatment
Introduction The aim of this study was to evaluate the thickness and the height of the maxillary central incisors’ alveolar bone near the grafted alveolar cleft area, after comprehensive orthodontic…
Letting something pass
The plaintiff in Allen v Harrison , Case # 111877, 2016 OK 44 (4/19/2016), decided by the Oklahoma Supreme Court, had the following facts. On June 1, the patient swallowed…
What are people tweeting about orthodontic retention? A cross-sectional content analysis
Introduction Social media can offer valuable insights in relation to the perceptions and impact of medical treatments on patient groups. There is also a lack of information concerning patient experiences…
Comparison of in-vivo failure of single-thread and dual-thread temporary anchorage devices over 18 months: A split-mouth randomized controlled trial
Introduction The purpose of this study was to compare the in-vivo failure rates of single-thread and dual-thread temporary anchorage device (TAD) designs over 18 months. Methods Thirty patients with skeletal Class…
Extraction of maxillary canines: Esthetic perceptions of patient smiles among dental professionals and laypeople
Introduction Maxillary canines are generally considered important both cosmetically and functionally. Most claims on the importance of maxillary canines, however, have been based on expert opinions and clinician-based studies. There…
Efficacy of combined orthodontic-periodontic treatment for patients with periodontitis and its effect on inflammatory cytokines: A comparative study
Introduction In this study, we aimed to investigate the efficacy of combined orthodontic-periodontic treatment in the treatment of patients with periodontitis and its effects on the levels of inflammatory cytokines….
Assessment of the root apex position of impacted maxillary canines on panoramic films
Introduction In this study, we aimed to analyze the root apex positions of impacted maxillary canines on panoramic radiographs according to their labiopalatal positions and to propose a new panoramic…
Insertion torque and Periotest values are important factors predicting outcome after orthodontic miniscrew placement
Introduction Approximately 14% of orthodontic anchor screws (miniscrews) become dislodged regardless of the accuracy of placement. It is therefore important to investigate the factors causing dislodgement. We evaluated the stability…
Differences in attractiveness comparing female profile modifications of Class II Division 1 malocclusion
Introduction Our objective was to study the perceptions of laypeople for digital alterations and the amount of nasolabial angle increase that is tolerable and how much chin-neck length increase is…
Evaluation of dehiscence and fenestration in adolescents affected by bilateral cleft lip and palate using cone-beam computed tomography
Introduction We evaluated the dehiscence and fenestration presence in maxillary and mandibular anterior teeth of patients affected by bilateral cleft lip and palate (BCLP) and compared the findings with a…
Relationship between root resorption and individual variation in the calcium/phosphorous ratio of cementum
Introduction The purpose of this study was to investigate whether individual variation in the hardness and chemical composition of the cementum in the root apex affects the degree of root…
Gingival enlargement in orthodontic patients: Effect of treatment duration
Introduction In this study, we aimed to assess the effect of the duration of fixed orthodontic treatment on gingival enlargement (GE) in adolescents and young adults. Methods The sample consisted…
Clarity of vision
“Still, a man hears what he wants to hear, And disregards the rest” It’s been 2 years since you finished your residency, but you feel as if you received your…
