To correct an Angle Class II malocclusion or to create spaces in the maxillary arch by nonextraction treatment, distal movement of the maxillary molars is required. Various modalities for distalizing…
Introduction The aim of this study was to evaluate the reliability of newly developed software in the assessment of orthodontic tooth movement 3 dimensionally. Methods The sample consisted of pretreatment…
Introduction The prediction of arch perimeter gained when expanding the arch or proclining the anterior incisors is particularly important in the decision of tooth extraction vs nonextraction therapy for orthodontic…
J. Daniel Subtelny To date, only 1 person has been awarded the 4 highest honors given by the orthodontic specialty in the United States. In 1959, Dr J. (Jacob) Daniel…
Introduction In this study, we aimed to evaluate the adenoidal nasopharyngeal ratio (ANR) on lateral cephalograms by assessing upper airway volumes using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) images as the validation…
Introduction The aim of this study was to compare the esthetic judgments of orthodontists and laypeople regarding the appearance of palatally displaced canines 3 months after treatment with either a closed…
What makes some scientific evidence admissible? Who makes this decision? These questions formed the basis of a recent article in the Journal of the New York State Bar Association entitled…
Introduction The role of the palatine tonsils in the development of dental intra-arch and interarch abnormalities is often brought up in the literature, but it remains controversial. Data on the…
Introduction In this study, we aimed to investigate the effect of buccolingual inclinations of the maxillary canines and premolars on the perceived attractiveness of the smile when viewed from the…
Introduction The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of hypodontia, hyperdontia, and impacted teeth in children with various types of clefts. Methods This study sample consisted of…
Introduction The purposes of this study were to examine and compare the craniofacial growth in girls with Class I or Class II occlusion from the ages of 9 to 18. Methods…
Can you think of 2 terms more powerful than “evolution” and “communication”? Change (evolution) represents the only real constant you can rely on in this universe, and certainly the transmission…
Ionizing radiation revolutionized medicine and dentistry in the past century. It has well-documented benefits in orthodontics, and these benefits outweigh the risks. Three-dimensional cone-beam computed tomography produces images that contain…
Introduction Virtual 3-dimensional (3D) models obtained by scanning of physical casts have become an alternative to conventional dental cast analysis in orthodontic treatment. If the precision (reproducibility) of virtual 3D…
The world is a stage upon which each person plays a part, but only a very few qualify to play leading roles. Martin Dewey was one of the latter. He…
Stability of overbite correction Danz JC, Greuter C, Sifakakis I, Fayed M, Pandis N, Katsaros C. Stability and relapse after orthodontic treatment of deep bite cases—a long-term follow-up study. Eur…
Young Eric’s diagnostic records confirm that treatment of his crowding and facial convexity will necessitate the extraction of 4 premolars. His maxillary canines are palpable but have yet to emerge….
We would like to thank Dr Connell for his comments. We generally agree with him, with the exception that not all articles in the orthodontic literature need to concern the…
I welcome and laud the AJO-DO on the inception of an alert system ( AJODOAlert@gmail.com ) for reporting issues related to the safety of orthodontic products and treatment. It is…
In the next series of this column, I will cover key biostatistics topics relevant to orthodontics. I will discuss types of variables, statistical inferences, and analytical approaches for qualitative and…
