Systematic review of self-ligating brackets
Since systematic reviews are considered of high didactic value because of their evidence-based potential, we read with interest the article on self-ligating brackets in the June issue (Chen SSH, Greenlee…
Orthodontics
Treatment effects of the light-force chincup
A recent article is a good paradigm of the abundance and perpetuation of studies that might not resolve clinical questions because of their inherent design deficiencies (Barrett AAF, Baccetti T,…
Authors’ response
Similar to what we have seen with the ebb and flow of orthodontic products or techniques over the years, available methods of clinical investigation also follow cyclical curves of enthusiasm…
You have the final word!
As I settle into my new job as Editor-in-Chief of the AJO-DO , I recognize the tremendous responsibility that I have in determining what our readers will see in print…
Online only abstracts
Orthodontic extractions and the Internet: Quality of online information available to the public Urvi Patel and Martyn T. Cobourne. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 2011;139:e103-e109 Introduction: The aim of this…
Comparison of arch forms between Israeli and North American white populations
Introduction Identification of the dental arch form of the orthodontic patient is a key aspect for achieving a stable, functional, and esthetic dentition. Failure to customize preformed archwires with the…
Preventive treatment of ectopically erupting maxillary permanent canines by extraction of deciduous canines and first molars: A randomized clinical trial
Introduction In this research project, we aimed to compare the effectiveness of single (1 deciduous canine) and double (deciduous canine and first molar) extractions in subjects with retained maxillary permanent…
Treatment of an impacted dilacerated maxillary central incisor
The diagnosis of an impacted incisor with dilaceration refers to a dental deformity characterized by an angulation between the crown and the root, causing noneruption of the incisor. In the…
Displacement, location, and angulation of unerupted permanent maxillary canines and absence of canine bulge in children
Introduction In this study, we examined displacement (labiopalatal and mesiodistal) and angulation of unerupted permanent maxillary canines on either side in children (n = 49) aged between 10 and 12…
Recorded interactive seminars and follow-up discussions as an effective method for distance learning
Introduction Previous studies have suggested that, although orthodontic residents prefer to be live and interactive in a seminar, they learn almost as much when watching a previously recorded interactive seminar…
