To understand the understood
Mr Millon was referred to you by a local prosthodontist to extrude a fractured premolar in preparation for a full-coverage restoration. Apparently, the chemistry between the 2 of you was…
Traction of impacted canines in a skeletal Class III malocclusion
We read the case report describing traction of impacted canines in a skeletal Class III malocclusion in the June 2017 issue (Ferreira JT, Romano FL, Sasso Stuani MB, Assed Carneiro…
Relapse of anterior crowding 3 and 33 years postretention
Introduction The aim of this study was to evaluate the relapse of occlusal characteristics and maxillary and mandibular anterior crowding 3 and 33 years postretention. Methods The sample comprised 28 patients,…
Short-term and long-term effectiveness of powered toothbrushes in promoting periodontal health during orthodontic treatment: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Introduction Although powered toothbrushes have been reported to reduce gingivitis more than manual toothbrushes in the general population, the evidence regarding orthodontic patients has been inconclusive. Thus, we aimed to…
Application of palatal plate for nonextraction treatment in an adolescent boy with severe overjet
A modified C-palatal plate (MCPP) is introduced as a treatment option for adolescent patients with Class I malocclusion and severe overjet. A boy, 10 years 11 months old, was successfully treated without…
Computer-aided design and manufacture of hyrax devices: Can we really go digital?
The aim of this pilot study was to illustrate the feasibility of a new digital procedure to fabricate metallic orthodontic appliances. Hyrax appliances for rapid palatal expansion were produced for…
Two-dimensional vs 3-dimensional comparison of alveolar bone over maxillary incisors with A-point as a reference
Introduction Our objectives were to compare, relative to A-point, (1) bone thickness over the most forward maxillary incisor (MFMI) in 2 dimensions vs 3 dimensions, and (2) bone thickness and…
Alignment efficiency and esthetic performance of 4 coated nickel-titanium archwires in orthodontic patients over 8 weeks: A multicenter randomized clinical trial
Introduction The objective of this 4-arm parallel study was to evaluate the alignment efficiency and esthetic performance of 4 coated nickel-titanium archwires over an 8-week period. Methods Patients in the…
Effect of malocclusion on adults seeking orthodontic treatment
Introduction Our objective was to examine the Teen Oral Health-related Quality of Life (TOQOL) questionnaire for use in adults receiving orthodontic treatment and assess validity and reliability by age group….
Changes of bite force and occlusal contacts in the retention phase of orthodontic treatment: A controlled clinical trial
Introduction We aimed to determine whether appliance type affects changes in maximum voluntary bite force (MVBF) and the number of occlusal contacts (NOC) during retention, controlling for sex, age, and…
Comparison of different midsagittal plane configurations for evaluating craniofacial asymmetry by expert preference
Introduction In this study, we aimed to compare 8 candidate midsagittal planes (MSPs) constructed from different median landmarks to determine the most appropriate one for evaluating craniofacial asymmetry. Methods We…
Differences in distances between maxillary posterior root apices and the sinus floor according to skeletal pattern
Introduction The aim of this study was to evaluate the distances from the maxillary posterior root apices to the inferior wall of the maxillary sinus using cone-beam computed tomography images…
Sheldon Baumrind, 1924-2017
Shelly Baumrind Dr Sheldon Baumrind passed away on July 22, 2017, of complications from multiple myeloma. He was 92. A native New Yorker, Dr Baumrind earned his dental degree from…
Effects of vacuum-formed retainers on periodontal status and their retention efficiency
Introduction The stability of treatment results is a major concern in orthodontics. Numerous retention regimens to maintain stability have been introduced. The objectives of this study were to evaluate the…
When things don’t “ad” up
So, a patient comes to you needing whatever. He expects his insurance to cover the treatment, and so does your office. Therefore, you go ahead and treat him. Not too…
Residents’ journal review
Conventional vs figure-8 ligation Little RA, Spary DJ. The effect of conventional versus figure-of-eight module ligation on mandibular incisor alignment: a randomized controlled trial. J Orthod 2017;18:1-10 Reduced frictional resistance…
Mixed messages
The sole concern of your new patient, Jim, is his rotated maxillary right lateral incisor. He is otherwise content with his occlusal status. You suggest addressing this objective with a…
Oral health-related quality of life in surgery-first vs traditional orthognathic approach
The article entitled “Surgery-first orthognathic approach vs traditional orthognathic approach: oral health-related quality of life assessed with 2 questionnaires” published in August 2017 was interesting in the light of contemporary…
