T.M. “Tom” Graber: A passion for orthodontics
Tom Graber was a researcher, clinician, author, educator, philanthropist, editor, and mentor to many. He was best known for his undergraduate and graduate orthodontic textbooks and as a long-time editor…
Fabrication of a resin appliance with alloy components using digital technology without an analog impression
The aim of this study was to fabricate a resin appliance incorporating “wire” components without the use of an analog impression and dental casts using an intraoral scanner and computer…
Oral health–related quality of life changes in standard, cleft, and surgery patients after orthodontic treatment
Introduction The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of orthodontic treatment on oral health–related quality of life (OHRQoL) in groups of standard patients with severe malocclusions; cleft…
Effect of physical activity level on orthodontic pain perception and analgesic consumption in adolescents
Introduction The objective of this study was to assess the effect of baseline physical activity level on orthodontic pain perception and analgesic consumption after orthodontic separator placement in adolescents. Methods…
Overview of orthodontic care for children with cleft lip and palate, 1915-2015
The purpose of this article is to review and discuss the advances in the management of children born with cleft lip and palate (CLP) as it has evolved over the…
Increasing orthodontic and orthognathic surgery treatment efficiency with a modified surgery-first approach
This case report describes the treatment of a 33-year-old white man who had a skeletal Class III and dental Class II subdivision malocclusion caused by a retrognathic maxilla, with severe…
Compliance by state-subsidized and self-pay orthodontic patients
Introduction Medicaid is a needs-based program in the United States that subsidizes medical and dental care for minors. The purpose of this study was to test for compliance differences between…
Dr Edgar R. R. Parker: His time and now
In my trek through history over this past year, some pages of the AJO-DO produced surprises that were intriguing to ponder. One of these was an advertisement that appeared in…
Viken Sassouni: Scientist, teacher, and mentor
In 1968, I was a dental student and had a chance to work as a volunteer at a state dental meeting in my hometown of Belo Horizonte, Brazil. This was…
Combined orthodontic-periodontal treatment in periodontal patients with anteriorly displaced incisors
Introduction Flared and elongated incisors are associated with different types of periodontal bone defects, usually horizontal. Combined orthodontic-periodontal treatment is being used in periodontal patients with anterior displacement of the…
