Introduction The cervical vertebral maturation (CVM) stages have been used to estimate facial growth status. In this study, we examined whether cone-beam computed tomography images can be used to detect…
Introduction In this study, we aimed to determine the effect of carbon dioxide laser irradiation on enamel surface microhardness. Methods In this single-blind interventional clinical trial, 16 patients needing at…
Introduction The Fränkel function regulator III appliance (FR-3) has been used to correct Class III malocclusions for many years; however, its treatment effectiveness is controversial. In this study, we aimed…
The purpose of this article was to report a procedure for using 3-dimensional cone-beam computed tomography imaging, computer-aided design, computer-aided manufacturing, and rapid prototyping to design and produce a retainer….
Introduction The aim of this study was to investigate whether microelectronic wear-time documentation can contribute to individualized orthodontic management. Methods The wear times and behaviors of 281 patients undergoing orthodontic…
Introduction There are multiple causes of external root resorption, but absent a disease state, it is most often observed when excessive physical force is used during orthodontic treatment. Even without…
Nonsurgical maxillary expansion: a meta-analysis Zhou Y, Long H, Ye N, Xue J, Yang X, Liao L, et al. The effectiveness of non-surgical maxillary expansion: a meta-analysis. Eur J Orthod 2014;36:233-42…
You enjoy teaching in a nearby orthodontic specialty program. One morning, your department chair calls you up to her office and asks whether you would consider heading the department’s admissions…
Dentoalveolar ankylosis interferes with the vertical growth of the alveolar process, which can lead to an open bite, an unesthetic smile, and occlusal disharmony. This case report presents a new…
Although the writer has the right to choose the title and content of his letter, it seems as if the purpose of the letter is not to allow the authors…
I read with interest the article by Bavbek and Dincer (Dimensions and morphologic variations of sella turcica in type 1 diabetic patients. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 2014;145:179-87). Although it…
With great interest and respect, we read the research reported by Anna H. Meyer et al (Meyer AH, Woods MG, Manton DJ. Maxillary arch width and buccal corridor changes with orthodontic…
Thank you to Drs Yan and Tian for the comments and question regarding Part 2 of our work regarding arch-width and buccal corridor changes. Drs Yan and Tian suggested that…
We are grateful to the Dr Todd Connell for his careful reading and relevant comment on our article. We agree that there was a miswriting in the Abstract and the…
Introduction The aim of this study was to determine the reproducibility and accuracy of linear measurements on 2 types of dental models derived from cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) scans: CBCT…
Please review the article entitled “Dental arch dimensional changes after adenotonsillectomy in prepubertal children” (Caixeta ACP, Andrade I Jr, Pereira TBJ, Franco LP, Becker HMG, Souki BQ. Am J Orthod…
X-rays were discovered in 1895, closely followed in 1898 by the discovery of the radioactive properties of radium. Almost immediately, a flood of medical products were introduced, marketed, and purported…
Introduction In this study, we compared patterns of morphologic variations of the craniofacial skeleton between patients affected by clefts who were operated on and unaffected subjects, aiming to discuss possible…
Introduction Airway size increases are associated with maxillomandibular advancement (MMA) surgery and improvement or elimination of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The 3-dimensional morphologic, volumetric, height, cross-sectional surface area, and diameter…
Introduction Mandibular growth is believed to be strongly related to mastication. Furthermore, mandibular condylar cartilage is known to be derived from neural crest cells. We examined whether the degree of…
