Introduction The regular collection of 3-dimensional (3D) imaging data is critical to the development and implementation of accurate predictive models of facial skeletal growth. However, repeated exposure to x-ray–based modalities…
Introduction BoneCeramic (Straumann, Basel, Switzerland) can regenerate bone in alveolar defects after tooth extraction, but it is unknown whether it is feasible to move a tooth through BoneCeramic grafting sites….
Introduction Maintaining a patient’s original arch form increases treatment stability. In this study, we assessed the agreement between subjective analyses of arch form and archwire selection by orthodontists and an…
William J. Thompson On November 24, 2015, the specialty of orthodontics lost a giant—William Joseph Thompson of Bradenton, Florida. In 1960, when Bill started his practice in Bradenton, he was…
In the previous article, I discussed linear regression using a single independent continuous variable. In linear regression analysis, we can include more parameters in an effort to find factors that…
To many, orthodontists are specialists in the profession of orthodontics. To others, orthodontists are specialists in the profession of dentistry. According to the government, orthodontists are engaged in the occupation…
Introduction The aims of this study were to evaluate the differences between 2 regions of maxillary voxel-based registration and to test the reproducibility of the registration. Methods Three-dimensional models were built…
In medical malpractice cases, plaintiffs aren’t allowed to hold doctors on the hook forever. At some point, they must either file a claim for negligence or let it go and…
Introduction The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficiency of corticotomy-facilitated orthodontics and piezocision in rapid canine retraction. Methods The sample consisted of 20 patients (15-25 years old) with…
Introduction The objective of this study was to assess the effects of age, sex, and the age-sex interaction on mean pain trajectories and individual variations in the pain experienced by…
Introduction Our aim in this study was to investigate the association between dental mineralization stages and the periods of the pubertal growth spurt (PGS). Methods The sample included panoramic and…
Introduction We assessed the relationship between race and orthodontic service use for Medicaid-enrolled children. Methods This cross-sectional study focused on 570,364 Medicaid-enrolled children in Washington state, ages 6 to 19 years….
Introduction Good periodontal status is essential for a successful treatment outcome of impacted maxillary canines. Whereas the surgical technique used for tooth uncovering has been shown not to affect the…
Introduction Compared to the conventional approach to orthognathic surgery, “surgery first” protocols could be advantageous in terms of shortened treatment times and immediate esthetic improvement. However, consensus regarding patient selection,…
David is your sister’s only child and the son of 2 physicians. You’ve been a big part of his life and consequently have developed a special relationship with him. This…
We want to thank the authors for reporting a novel approach for rapid maxillary expansion (RME) in skeletally mature patients (Echchadi ME, Benchikh B, Bellamine M, Kim SH. Corticotomy-assisted rapid…
The special section, “100 years of orthodontic history,” published in the December 2015 issue of the AJO-DO , delineates the important events in the past 100 years of orthodontics and provides a…
I hope that readers opening the December 2015 issue were not surprised to find that unilateral paralysis of masseter muscles in growing rabbits should have an effect on hard tissue…
A 2011 study from the University of Michigan’s Department of Orthodontics reflects on the problem of caries in children undergoing orthodontic treatment: “This widespread problem…is an alarming challenge and warrants…
The letter from Dr Frey raised several points worthy of discussion. First was the question of differential species sensitivity to botulinum toxins and whether rabbits are an appropriate model for…
