Introduction The objective of this 2-arm parallel single-center trial was to compare placement time and numbers of failures of mandibular lingual retainers bonded with an indirect procedure vs a direct…
Introduction The aim of this study was to investigate whether there is a relationship between self-reported bullying because of dentofacial features and oral health–related quality of life among a representative…
Introduction Juvenile idiopathic arthritis in temporomandibular joints (TMJs) is often treated with intra-articular steroid injections, which can inhibit condylar growth. The purpose of this study was to compare simvastatin (a…
Ultrasound effects on root resorption Inubushi T, Tanaka E, Rego EB, Ohtani J, Kawazoe A, Tanne K, et al. Ultrasound stimulation attenuates resorption of tooth root induced by experimental force application….
Bimaxillary protrusion in a 28-year-old woman was complicated by multiple missing, restoratively compromised, or hopeless teeth. The maxillary right central incisor had a history of avulsion and replantation that subsequently…
Introduction The purpose of this study was to analyze the relationship between the mandibular dental and basal bone arch forms for severe skeletal Class III patients by using 3-dimensional digital…
As you proceed with treatment for another of the Dowd twins, their father asks to speak to you about his recent dental problem. He tells you that one of his…
It was a pleasure to read Dr Pickron’s response to our article, and we sincerely appreciate the interesting and constructive comments. On the other hand, it is paramount to further…
The “Clinician’s Corner” article in the June issue reporting spontaneous improvement of gingival recession is well written and nicely documented. But by casting blame on previous orthodontic treatment, I believe…
It’s a normal busy day in the practice. One of your staff members comes and tells you that there is a parent in the waiting room with a teenaged girl,…
Introduction Severe incisor root resorption (SIRR) associated with impacted maxillary canines is rare but has important implications. Early diagnosis and treatment are imperative. In this investigation, we aimed to identify…
We report the successful treatment of a woman aged 25 years 3 months with bilateral cleft lip and palate. She had a protruded premaxilla, collapsed posterior segments, wide alveolar defects with oronasal…
I was elated to read the August editorial, “Pitching speed” (Behrents RG. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 2014;146:133-4), because that is what my provincial dental association is currently attempting to…
Introduction Mechanical interlocking between a mini-implant (MI) and the bone substrate reflects directly on the primary stability achieved. The purposes of this study were to evaluate MI design performance in…
Introduction The purpose of this study was to evaluate craniocervical posture and hyoid bone position in orthodontic patients with temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disc displacement. Methods The subjects consisted of 170…
In orthodontic research, investigators often design studies in which the main response variable is measured repeatedly over time. Compared with cross-sectional designs, repeated-measures designs allow a more definitive evaluation of…
Introduction The aim of this longitudinal 32-year follow-up investigation was to analyze the very long-term effects of Herbst treatment on the dentoskeletal structures. We followed 14 patients from a sample…
Introduction Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) gives orthodontists and other dental clinicians 3-dimensional information for planning treatment in the craniofacial region. Often overlooked are incidental findings outside the treatment region of…
How do you explain difficult problems in orthodontics and traumatic injuries to the teeth in an easy and comprehensible way for the clinician? This has been done in a new…
In my risk management courses, a topic I discuss is how to document that you received a patient’s informed consent. In reality, there is a hierarchy of documentation methods. Think…
