You can’t say that
You have decided to be an expert witness for the defense in a malpractice case. You are board certified and have lots of other supporting credentials. Your testimony was taken…
Orthodontics
Orthodontic treatment of an ankylosed maxillary central incisor through single-tooth osteotomy by using interdental space regained from microimplant anchorage
This case report describes the treatment of a boy, aged 13.6 years, whose ankylosed maxillary left central incisor had been avulsed and replanted 2.5 years earlier. Ankylosis of the tooth…
Physical properties of root cementum: Part 23. Effects of 2 or 3 weekly reactivated continuous or intermittent orthodontic forces on root resorption and tooth movement: A microcomputed tomography study
Introduction The force application period is a modifiable factor in root resorption. There is still ambiguity if the continuity of force application is advantageous in terms of root resorption and…
Photos vs silhouettes for evaluation of African American profile esthetics
Introduction Patient photos and silhouettes are commonly used in clinical evaluations and orthodontic research to evaluate profile esthetics. The purpose of this study was to determine whether the use of…
Impact of verbal explanation and modified consent materials on orthodontic informed consent
Introduction Comprehension of informed consent information has been problematic. The purposes of this study were to evaluate the effectiveness of a shortened explanation of an established consent method and whether…
Mandibular second molar eruption difficulties related to the maintenance of arch perimeter in the mixed dentition
Introduction In this prospective longitudinal study, we compared the prevalence of mandibular second molar eruption difficulties in patients treated with appliances to maintain mandibular arch perimeter. Other independent variables (age,…
Pain reduction after initial archwire placement in orthodontic patients: A randomized clinical trial
Introduction The aim of this study was to compare the efficacy of ibuprofen, viscoelastic bite wafers, and chewing gum in reducing orthodontic pain. Methods This randomized clinical trial included 50…
Effects of playing a wind instrument on the occlusion
Introduction There is a popular belief among some musicians that playing a wind instrument regularly can affect the position of the teeth. The aim of this study was to investigate…
Residents’ journal review
Long-term changes in untreated dental arches Tsiopas N, Nilner M, Bondemark L, Bjerklin K. A 40 years follow-up of dental arch dimensions and incisor irregularity in adults. Eur J Orthod…
More than a contract
One of your patients is a college professor who has lost multiple teeth. The original treatment plan calls for uprighting the posterior quadrants followed by restorative rehabilitation with both conventional…
The best continuing education
How much time and money do you invest in continuing education annually to keep abreast of developments in orthodontics? In what venues do you find the most productive continuing educational…
Author’s response
I thank Dr Bai for his interest in our article, but I want to express a few concerns regarding his assertions. As reported on page 121, the article focused specifically…
Mystery of apical root resorption
In a July 2011 article, Bonetti et al reported on the treatment of an unerupted maxillary permanent canine. Canines play vital roles in both dentofacial esthetics and function. Canine impaction can…
Are we victims of aggressive marketing?
The thought-provoking column by Dr Peter Greco in the November issue of the AJO-DO couldn’t have been better timed! It had us trying to reflect on the few decennia of…
Online only abstract
Physical properties of root cementum: Part 23. Effects of 2 or 3 weekly reactivated continuous or intermittent orthodontic forces on root resorption and tooth movement: A microcomputed tomography study Banu…
Radiographic study of delayed tooth development in patients with dental agenesis
Introduction The aims of this study were to compare the radiographic development of permanent teeth in a group of children affected by dental agenesis with an unaffected control group and…
Three-dimensional finite element analysis of strength, stability, and stress distribution in orthodontic anchorage: A conical, self-drilling miniscrew implant system
Introduction The aims of this study were to analyze the stress distribution and displacement patterns that develop in an orthodontic miniscrew implant and its surrounding osseous structures for 2 implant…
A practical and effective method to increase the capacity of screws used for palatal disjunction
In clinical situations involving accentuated atresia in the maxillary arch, palatal disjunction is called for. This treatment often requires an appliance change to achieve the desired movement. The aim of…
Long-term stability of conservative orthodontic treatment in a patient with rheumatoid arthritis and severe condylar resorption
Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory condition that can result in progressive destruction of the articular surfaces of the joints, including the temporomandibular joint. The purpose of this article is…
Efficacy of low-intensity laser therapy in reducing treatment time and orthodontic pain: A clinical investigation
Introduction The long duration of orthodontic treatment is a major concern for patients. A noninvasive method of accelerating tooth movement in a physiologic manner is needed. The aim of this…
