Three-dimensional dental model constructed from an average dental form
Introduction The purposes of this study were (1) to discover a simple method for computing an average dental form, (2) to evaluate the validity of the new computing method, and…
Orthodontics
Primary stability and histomorphometric bone-implant contact of self-drilling and self-tapping orthodontic microimplants
Introduction The aim of this study was to evaluate the primary stability and the histomorphometric measurements of self-drilling and self-tapping orthodontic microimplants and the correlations between factors related to host,…
Miniscrew covering: An alternative to prevent traumatic lesions
During orthodontic treatment with miniscrews, complications such as aphthous ulceration, soft-tissue coverage of the miniscrew head, soft-tissue inflammation, infection, and peri-implantitis can occur. Good hygiene can prevent inflammation by infection but…
Correction of skeletal Class III malocclusion with clockwise rotation of the maxillomandibular complex
A 19-year-old woman with skeletal Class III malocclusion, paranasal depression, and a low mandibular plane angle was treated with orthodontics and orthognathic surgery. Dental decompensation and protraction of maxillary right…
Digital technology in the orthodontic laboratory
Four relatively new technologies are now key in orthodontic specialty laboratories: digital photography, laser welding, computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing, and intraoral scanners. The purposes of this article are to briefly describe…
Tiziano Baccetti, 1966-2011
Tiziano Baccetti It is with profound sadness that we write these words about our close friend and colleague, Tiziano Baccetti. On November 25, 2011, Tiziano died accidentally in a fall…
A randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial on the effects of recombinant human relaxin on tooth movement and short-term stability
Introduction Moving teeth rapidly and avoiding posttreatment relapse are fundamental goals of orthodontic treatment. In-vitro and animal studies suggest that the human hormone relaxin might increase the rate of movement…
Role of CCR2 in orthodontic tooth movement
Introduction Cytokines and chemokines regulate bone remodeling during orthodontic tooth movement. CC chemokine ligand 2 (CCL2) is involved in osteoclast recruitment and activity, and its expression is increased in periodontal…
Patients’ perceptions of improvements after bilateral sagittal split osteotomy advancement surgery: 10 to 14 years of follow-up
Introduction The aims of this study were to determine reasons for orthodontic-surgical treatment, to quantify the perceptions of possible improvement 10 to 14 years after treatment, and to assess factors…
Use of controls in clinical trials
In 3 previous articles in this series on randomized clinical trials (RCTs), we discussed the process and steps of randomization. In this article, we will discuss the purpose and use…
