Ronald Allen Bell, 1947-2014
Ronald Allen Bell Dr Ronald Allen Bell, professor of Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics at the James B. Edwards College of Dental Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina, died at his…
Fundamentals of orthodontic treatment mechanics
The coauthors of Fundamentals of Orthodontic Treatment Mechanics are eminent figures in orthodontics: Drs John Bennett and Richard McLaughlin. Their book covers all aspects of the “McLaughlin Bennett System 4.0,”…
Interexaminer and intraexaminer reliabilities of 3-dimensional orthodontic digital setups
Introduction The use of digital orthodontic setups has grown quickly. The purpose of this study was to test the interexaminer and intraexaminer reliabilities of 3-dimensional orthodontic digital setups in OrthoCAD…
Separate but equal
“One way or another, I’m gonna find ya, I’m gonna getcha getcha getcha getcha…” So begins Debbie Harry’s hit song “One way or another.” It started me thinking about the…
Variability of the inclination of anatomic horizontal reference planes of the craniofacial complex in relation to the true horizontal line in orthognathic patients
Introduction The purpose of this study was to assess the reliability of the Frankfort horizontal (FH), sella-nasion horizontal, and optic planes in terms of their variabilities in relation to a…
A more accurate soft-tissue prediction model for Class III 2-jaw surgeries
Introduction The use of bimaxillary surgeries to treat Class III malocclusions makes the results of the surgeries more complicated to estimate accurately. Therefore, our objective was to develop an accurate…
Treatment outcomes after extraction and nonextraction treatment evaluated with the American Board of Orthodontics objective grading system
Introduction A controversy exists regarding better treatment outcomes when patients treated with extractions and without extractions are evaluated. The aims of this study were to use the American Board of…
Indirect vs direct bonding of mandibular fixed retainers in orthodontic patients: A single-center randomized controlled trial comparing placement time and failure over a 6-month period
Introduction The objective of this 2-arm parallel single-center trial was to compare placement time and numbers of failures of mandibular lingual retainers bonded with an indirect procedure vs a direct…
Impact of bullying due to dentofacial features on oral health–related quality of life
Introduction The aim of this study was to investigate whether there is a relationship between self-reported bullying because of dentofacial features and oral health–related quality of life among a representative…
Impact of local steroid or statin treatment of experimental temporomandibular joint arthritis on bone growth in young rats
Introduction Juvenile idiopathic arthritis in temporomandibular joints (TMJs) is often treated with intra-articular steroid injections, which can inhibit condylar growth. The purpose of this study was to compare simvastatin (a…
