Class II malocclusion is a challenging anomaly in orthodontic practice. Various types of functional appliances are used to correct Class II skeletal and occlusal disharmonies in growing patients, including the…
Introduction The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship of the 3-dimensional (3D) posterior occlusal plane (POP) and the mandibular 3D spatial position. The relationship of the POP…
Introduction Management of mandibular condylar fractures is difficult in children with their inherently dynamic and unstable deciduous and mixed dentitions. We present a variation of the conservative fixed orthodontic approach…
Introduction Previous studies have indicated that orthodontic-grade cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) images are limited when displaying small defects at the mandibular condyles for diagnosis. In this study, we investigated whether…
Introduction The purpose of this study was to analyze the design and surface morphology of 2 brands of mini-implants before and after 12 to 18 months of clinical use. Methods…
Volume 3 of the series The Alexander Discipline is devoted to the treatment extended to difficult and unusual malocclusions encountered during the author’s 50 years of orthodontic practice—and what an experience…
Introduction Placement torque and damping capacity may increase when the orthodontic anchor screws make contact with an adjacent root. If this is the case, root contact can be inferred from…
During a trial, it is important to measure baseline variables such as demographics (age, sex) and clinical characteristics (Angle classification, oral hygiene status, initial crowding). We usually measure baseline characteristics…
Introduction The purpose of this study was to identify variables of dental malocclusion with the greatest effect on sound production that can be easily identified during an orthodontic assessment. Methods…
Can a court in one state force you to become a party to litigation in another state? In other words, could a state other than your own have jurisdiction over…
Introduction This study evaluated the long-term stability of maxillary molar intrusion and anterior open-bite correction in adults treated by maxillary posterior teeth intrusion with zygomatic miniplates. Methods The sample included…
Introduction The aim of this study was to compare the posterior tooth angulations in patients with open-bite malocclusion and normal occlusion. Methods Lateral cephalometric headfilms of 45 untreated open-bite subjects…
Introduction Growth and its prediction are important for the success of many orthodontic treatments. The aim of this study was to determine the reliability of the cervical vertebral maturation (CVM)…
Introduction Plaster casts as the medium for data collection in orthodontic studies pose disadvantages. In this study, we aimed to assess the validity and reliability of using 3-dimensional (3D) photographs…
Introduction A number of biologic methods leading to decreased rates of orthodontic tooth movement (OTM) can be found in the recent literature. The aim of this systematic review was to…
Introduction The purpose of this study was to examine associations among malocclusion and the contextual factors of quality of life and socioeconomic status. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted with…
Introduction A discrepancy exists between objective and subjective measures of orthodontic treatment need, highlighting the importance of patients’ perceptions. Limited qualitative information is available regarding patients’ perceptions and orthodontic concerns….
Introduction The objective of this network meta-analysis was to synthesize the evidence of the comparative effectiveness for various interventions used for orthodontic pain relief during peak pain intensity. Methods MEDLINE,…
Cephalometric parameters in obstructive sleep apnea Alessandri-Bonetti G, Ippolito DR, Bartolucci ML, D’Antò V, Incerti-Parenti S. Cephalometric predictors of treatment outcome with mandibular advancement devices in adult patients with obstructive…
The phone call comes one evening as you are reviewing an interesting article in the latest issue of the Journal . It’s your neighbor, who tells you that his wife…
