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…
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…
“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…
Sliding velocity and resistance to sliding Savoldi F, Visconti L, Dalessandri D, Bonetti S, Tsoi JK, Matinlinna JP, et al. In vitro evaluation of the influence of velocity on sliding resistance of…
I read with great interest the article by Nascimento et al in the May 2017 issue on the effects of adding an ammonium-based methacrylate to an experimental dental adhesive for bonding…
Howard Gardner, author of the multiple intelligence theory, supports the idea that ethics is fundamental in order to do a “good work.” Someone with unethical behavior can have an intelligent…
I appreciate the efforts of Lee et al, who wrote a fantastic case report on an impacted and transposed canine in the June 2017 issue. Treatment planning as well as execution…
We read the article by Dr Tomonori Iwasaki et al (Iwasaki T, Sato H, Suga H, Takemoto Y, Inada E, Saitoh I, et al. Relationships among nasal resistance, adenoids, tonsils, and tongue…
The purpose of this editorial is to present an update of the evidence on bisphenol A (BPA) in orthodontics by critically reviewing the available evidence, which often shows variable validity…
This article describes the complex dental treatment of a 43-year-old man with skeletal Class II, mandibular asymmetry, severe brachyfacial pattern, Class II Division 2, canting of the occlusal plane, and…
Introduction Treatment of Class II Division 1 malocclusion with orthopedic devices combined with fixed orthodontic appliances has shown excellent results when used in growing patients. We aimed to evaluate the…
Introduction Although many attempts have been made to simulate orthodontic tooth movement using the finite element method, most were limited to analyses of the initial displacement in the periodontal ligament…
Patients with a severe gummy smile and a skeletal Class II profile are difficult to treat. This case report describes an effective treatment alternative for improving a gummy smile in…
Introduction An electromechanical device was used to experimentally characterize the movement of a single tooth within the periodontal ligament space. The force magnitude leading to the complete compression of the…
Introduction The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of low-level laser irradiation applied at 3-week intervals on orthodontic tooth movement and pain associated with orthodontic tooth movement…
Another approach to analyze survival data is to use regression analysis. This can be accomplished by applying Cox regression, which allows us to calculate a special form of rate ratios…
Introduction We investigated whether ACTN3 , ENPP1 , ESR1 , PITX1 , and PITX2 genes which contribute to sagittal and vertical malocclusions also contribute to facial asymmetries and temporomandibular disorders…
An anterior open bite is a challenge to orthodontic treatment; it has a multifactorial etiology and a wide range of intervention options. Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders are a risk factor…
Introduction The purpose of this study was to investigate the mechanical loading-induced changes in protein and mRNA expressions of interleukin-6 (IL-6) and its key signaling factors glycoprotein 130 (gp130), signal…
Interdisciplinary care and communications with other doctors require meticulous management. It is frequently difficult to oversee a collaborating doctor’s work, thoughts, and risk management practices. Professionals from different disciplines often…
