Introduction Although natural head position has proven to be reliable in the sagittal plane, with an increasing interest in 3-dimensional craniofacial analysis, a determination of its reproducibility in the coronal…
Introduction In this in-vitro study, we aimed to investigate the predictability of the expected amount of stripping using 3 common stripping devices on premolars. Methods One hundred eighty extracted premolars…
Introduction The demand for tooth whitening has grown almost exponentially in the last 20 years, but there are no published reports regarding how bleaching is used in contemporary orthodontic practices…
One of our readers wrote me the following e-mail. Since this month’s issue deals with orthodontic materials, I thought his question would be germane. If a patient swallows some part…
Introduction The objective of this research was to investigate the mechanical properties at both sides of Opus closing loops by analyzing the effects of loop shape, loop position, coil position,…
The theme of the 2013 Supplement and Product Guide is orthodontic materials. As clinicians, we rely on products produced by dental and orthodontic materials manufacturers from around the world. The…
This case report describes the orthodontic treatment of an adult patient with iatrogenic absence of the maxillary canines, moderate maxillary and severe mandibular dental crowding, a Bolton discrepancy with a…
Introduction White spot lesions are often seen on the teeth after orthodontic treatment, resulting in unpleasant esthetics. The aim of this in-vitro study was to compare subjectively and objectively the…
Introduction Archwire rotation is used in orthodontic treatment to alter the labiolingual orientation of a tooth. Measurement of the 3-dimensional (3D) motion of the orthodontic brackets requires a new configuration…
Air abrasion to increase rebond strength Pakshir HR, Zarif Najafi H, Hajipour S. Effect of enamel surface treatment on the bond strength of metallic brackets in rebonding process. Eur J…
Introduction The purposes of this study were to analyze and compare the immediate effects of rapid and slow maxillary expansion protocols, accomplished by Haas-type palatal expanders activated in different frequencies…
Your neighbor’s daughter Susan returns to your office for your assessment. You have not seen her since she completed ninth grade, over 5 years ago, when you delivered a maxillary…
Introduction The aim of this study was to compare the dentoskeletal changes of patients with Class II Division 1 malocclusion treated with either the Jasper jumper appliance or the activator-headgear combination,…
Introduction The purpose of this research was to investigate relationships among the location and orientation of palatally displaced canines and the dimension and orientation of the maxillary lateral incisor. Methods…
The use of bonded orthodontic molar tubes is becoming more prevalent in orthodontics because they have some advantages over conventional bonding. However, a bonded apparatus can become detached, leading to complications….
Introduction In this study, we measured the impact of cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) on orthodontic diagnosis and treatment planning. Methods Participant orthodontists shown traditional orthodontic records for 6 patients were…
The permanent canine is the most frequently displaced or impacted tooth. The standard treatment for an impacted canine includes surgical exposure and orthodontic alignment. Autotransplantation is a treatment alternative for…
Dale Miles is a well-known and well-published oral and maxillofacial radiologist as well as a diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology and the American Board of…
Sverker Toreskog Sverker Toreskog passed away on February 13, 2013, after a prolonged illness, at age 76. Although he was a prosthodontist, Sverker was well known in the orthodontic community….
When Yul Brenner banishes Charlton Heston from Egypt in the movie The Ten Commandments , he utters the words that are the title of this month’s article. The saying of…
