Dental arch dimensional changes
Please review the article entitled “Dental arch dimensional changes after adenotonsillectomy in prepubertal children” (Caixeta ACP, Andrade I Jr, Pereira TBJ, Franco LP, Becker HMG, Souki BQ. Am J Orthod…
Pitching speed
X-rays were discovered in 1895, closely followed in 1898 by the discovery of the radioactive properties of radium. Almost immediately, a flood of medical products were introduced, marketed, and purported…
Morphologic variability of nonsyndromic operated patients affected by cleft lip and palate: A geometric morphometric study
Introduction In this study, we compared patterns of morphologic variations of the craniofacial skeleton between patients affected by clefts who were operated on and unaffected subjects, aiming to discuss possible…
Three-dimensional upper-airway changes with maxillomandibular advancement for obstructive sleep apnea treatment
Introduction Airway size increases are associated with maxillomandibular advancement (MMA) surgery and improvement or elimination of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The 3-dimensional morphologic, volumetric, height, cross-sectional surface area, and diameter…
Mastication markedly affects mandibular condylar cartilage growth, gene expression, and morphology
Introduction Mandibular growth is believed to be strongly related to mastication. Furthermore, mandibular condylar cartilage is known to be derived from neural crest cells. We examined whether the degree of…
Thermomechanical properties of nickel-titanium closed-coil springs and their implications for clinical practice
Introduction The aim was to study nickel-titanium closed-coil springs in a clinically relevant test setting with respect to the accuracy of the “preactivation” for nickel-titanium closed-coil springs application and whether…
Arbitration agreement
Arbitration agreement By signing this agreement, you are: 1. Waiving your statutory right to a jury trial, and 2. Agreeing to arbitrate all claims arising out of or 3. Related…
Case-control studies: Part 2
In the previous article, I defined the case-control study and discussed issues regarding the selection of controls. In this second article devoted to case-control studies, I will discuss bias and…
Prediction of 3-dimensional pharyngeal airway changes after orthognathic surgery: A preliminary study
Introduction Recent studies have shown some contradictory results when evaluating the consequences of orthodontic-surgical treatments on the pharyngeal airway. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to correlate the amount…
A “midline dilemma” in an adult mutilated dentition
Orthodontic treatment for adult patients who have mutilated dentitions can be clinically challenging. A 58-year-old man with several occlusally abraded teeth, a congenitally missing maxillary lateral incisor, and prior implant…
