Robert P. Scholz, 1939-2015
Robert P. Scholz The orthodontic world lost a unique member with the passing of Dr Robert P. Scholz of Discovery Bay, California. He was known as “Uncle Bob” to his…
Nasomaxillary hypoplasia with a congenitally missing tooth treated with LeFort II osteotomy, autotransplantation, and nickel-titanium alloy wire
Introduction In some skeletal Class III adult patients with nasomaxillary hypoplasia, the LeFort I osteotomy provides insufficient correction. This case report describes a 20-year-old woman with a combination of nasomaxillary…
Comparison of 2 means for matched observations (paired ttest) and ttest assumptions
When we are making measurements before and after an intervention or at the same time on different sites (split-mouth design) in the same patient, we use a paired t test….
Esthetic evaluation of incisor inclination in smiling profiles with respect to mandibular position
Introduction The smile is a key facial expression, and a careful assessment of the facial profile in smiling is an essential part of a complete orthodontic diagnosis. The aim of…
Effect of fluoxetine on induced tooth movement in rats
Introduction Fluoxetine is a widely used antidepressant. Its various effects on bone mineral density are well described. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of fluoxetine on…
Smile because of Dr Robert Murray Ricketts
In the sciences, scholars emerge from time to time to lay down principles and crystallize the information of their day. Such a scholar was Dr Robert Murray Ricketts (1920-2003) (…
Risk management strategies in orthodontics. Part 2: Administrative considerations
Orthodontic practice results in relatively few patient challenges and litigations. This often leads to a false sense of security and encourages orthodontists to optimize practice management techniques that may be at…
Sagittal correction of adolescent patients with modified palatal anchorage plate appliances
The palate has been reported to be a suitable skeletal anchorage site in adolescents and adults. This article introduces new treatment modalities for correction of sagittal discrepancies by molar protraction…
Lingual appliances reduce the incidence of white spot lesions during orthodontic multibracket treatment
Introduction The aim of this study was to assess the incidence of white spot lesions (WSLs) in subjects treated with customized lingual multibracket appliances—separately for maxillary anterior teeth 12 to…
Perioral soft tissue evaluation of skeletal Class II Division 1: A lateral cephalometric study
Introduction To obtain the balance and harmony of the soft tissue facial profile in orthodontic treatment, it is necessary to identify the characteristics of overlying soft tissues according to the…
