To prevent development of white spot lesions, orthodontists should assess each patient’s risk factors before and during treatment. Oral hygiene instruction is important, but patients might need to be assisted…
Introduction In this study, we assessed the effects of age and sex on quality-of-life recovery after third-molar surgery. Methods Healthy subjects scheduled for removal of third molars were recruited at…
Introduction En-masse sliding mechanics have been typically used for space closure. Because of friction created at the bracket-wire interface, the force system during tooth movement has not been clarified. Methods…
Introduction Although attractiveness and acceptability of orthodontic appliances have been rated by adults for themselves and for adolescents, children and adolescents have not provided any substantial data. The objective of…
Wichelhaus A, Brauchli L, Ball J, Mertmann M. Mechanical behavior and clinical application of nickel-titanium closed-coil springs under different stress levels and mechanical loading cycles. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop…
I wish to compliment you for 2 fine articles in the September issue: “Financial conflicts of interest policies: From confusion to clarity” (Turpin DL. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 2010;138:245-6),…
Thank you for your compliments regarding our article (Janson G, de Freitas MR, Araki J, Franco EJ, Barros SEC. Class III subdivision malocclusion corrected with asymmetric intermaxillary elastics. Am J…
Congratulations to Dr Janson and his coauthors for their successful treatment of an interesting and complicated case (Janson G, de Freitas MR, Araki J, Franco EJ, Barros SEC. Class III…
Thank you for your compliments and for your time to share your perspectives on our case report, “Lateral open bite: treatment and stability” (Cabrera MC, Cabrera CAG, de Freitas KMS,…
I enjoyed the May case report, “Lateral open bite: treatment and stability” (Cabrera MC, Cabrera CAG, de Freitas KMS, Janson G, de Freitas RM. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 2010;137:701-11)…
