Residents’ journal review
Ultrasound effects on root resorption Inubushi T, Tanaka E, Rego EB, Ohtani J, Kawazoe A, Tanne K, et al. Ultrasound stimulation attenuates resorption of tooth root induced by experimental force application….
Bimaxillary protrusion with an atrophic alveolar defect: Orthodontics, autogenous chin-block graft, soft tissue augmentation, and an implant
Bimaxillary protrusion in a 28-year-old woman was complicated by multiple missing, restoratively compromised, or hopeless teeth. The maxillary right central incisor had a history of avulsion and replantation that subsequently…
Relationship between mandibular dental and basal bone arch forms for severe skeletal Class III patients
Introduction The purpose of this study was to analyze the relationship between the mandibular dental and basal bone arch forms for severe skeletal Class III patients by using 3-dimensional digital…
When the picture gets cloudy
As you proceed with treatment for another of the Dowd twins, their father asks to speak to you about his recent dental problem. He tells you that one of his…
Authors’ response
It was a pleasure to read Dr Pickron’s response to our article, and we sincerely appreciate the interesting and constructive comments. On the other hand, it is paramount to further…
Etiology of gingival recession
The “Clinician’s Corner” article in the June issue reporting spontaneous improvement of gingival recession is well written and nicely documented. But by casting blame on previous orthodontic treatment, I believe…
Your help is requested…
It’s a normal busy day in the practice. One of your staff members comes and tells you that there is a parent in the waiting room with a teenaged girl,…
Predisposing factors for severe incisor root resorption associated with impacted maxillary canines
Introduction Severe incisor root resorption (SIRR) associated with impacted maxillary canines is rare but has important implications. Early diagnosis and treatment are imperative. In this investigation, we aimed to identify…
Pitching speed
I was elated to read the August editorial, “Pitching speed” (Behrents RG. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 2014;146:133-4), because that is what my provincial dental association is currently attempting to…
Comprehensive treatment approach for bilateral cleft lip and palate in an adult with premaxillary osteotomy, tooth autotransplantation, and 2-jaw surgery
We report the successful treatment of a woman aged 25 years 3 months with bilateral cleft lip and palate. She had a protruded premaxilla, collapsed posterior segments, wide alveolar defects with oronasal…
