Author’s response
I want to thank Drs Isaacson and Thom for responding to my column as they did. Obviously, my articles are geared to litigation and legislation in the United States, although…
Orthodontic radiography guidelines
We appreciated the “Litigation and legislation” column by Laurence Jerrold in the October 2014 issue (Jerrold L. Seeing before doing. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthod 2014;146:530-3). Dr Jerrold’s primary concern…
Nonsurgical approach to Class I open-bite malocclusion with extrusion mechanics: A 3-year retention case report
Anterior open bite is one of the most challenging malocclusions for orthodontic treatment. The high incidence of relapse is a major concern. Therefore, accurate initial examination, diagnosis, treatment plan, and…
From misinformation to overtreatment
The October editorial points out that patients often receive insufficient information about their orthodontic treatment. The editor has touched on an important theme, which may be just the tip of…
Physics and clinical orthodontics: 100 years ago and today
It is appropriate to recognize our forebearers who 100 years ago practiced and developed a new specialty of orthodontics. We often think of these pioneers as relatively uninformed clinicians working with…
Three-dimensional computed tomography analysis of airway volume changes between open and closed jaw positions
Introduction Airway dimensions are closely linked to the bone and soft-tissue craniofacial anatomy. Reduction of the airway is seen with airway disorders and can impair function. The purpose of this…
Pattern of maxillary and mandibular proximal enamel thickness at the contact area of the permanent dentition from first molar to first molar
Introduction Proximal enamel thickness (PET) at the mesial and distal contact areas of the complete permanent dentition has not been previously reported. Anatomic investigation of PET is essential for interproximal…
Hounsfield unit change in root and alveolar bone during canine retraction
Introduction The objective of this study was to determine the Hounsfield unit (HU) changes in the alveolar bone and root surfaces during controlled canine retractions. Methods Eighteen maxillary canine retraction…
The sampling distribution
In statistics, we use a random sample from the population of interest to draw conclusions and make inferences about the population. If the sample does not represent the population of…
Digital casts in orthodontics: A comparison of 4 software systems
Introduction The introduction of digital cast models is inevitable in the otherwise digitized everyday life of orthodontics. The introduction of this new technology, however, is not straightforward, and selecting an…
