The best continuing education
How much time and money do you invest in continuing education annually to keep abreast of developments in orthodontics? In what venues do you find the most productive continuing educational…
Orthodontics
Author’s response
I thank Dr Bai for his interest in our article, but I want to express a few concerns regarding his assertions. As reported on page 121, the article focused specifically…
Mystery of apical root resorption
In a July 2011 article, Bonetti et al reported on the treatment of an unerupted maxillary permanent canine. Canines play vital roles in both dentofacial esthetics and function. Canine impaction can…
Are we victims of aggressive marketing?
The thought-provoking column by Dr Peter Greco in the November issue of the AJO-DO couldn’t have been better timed! It had us trying to reflect on the few decennia of…
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Physical properties of root cementum: Part 23. Effects of 2 or 3 weekly reactivated continuous or intermittent orthodontic forces on root resorption and tooth movement: A microcomputed tomography study Banu…
Radiographic study of delayed tooth development in patients with dental agenesis
Introduction The aims of this study were to compare the radiographic development of permanent teeth in a group of children affected by dental agenesis with an unaffected control group and…
Three-dimensional finite element analysis of strength, stability, and stress distribution in orthodontic anchorage: A conical, self-drilling miniscrew implant system
Introduction The aims of this study were to analyze the stress distribution and displacement patterns that develop in an orthodontic miniscrew implant and its surrounding osseous structures for 2 implant…
A practical and effective method to increase the capacity of screws used for palatal disjunction
In clinical situations involving accentuated atresia in the maxillary arch, palatal disjunction is called for. This treatment often requires an appliance change to achieve the desired movement. The aim of…
Long-term stability of conservative orthodontic treatment in a patient with rheumatoid arthritis and severe condylar resorption
Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory condition that can result in progressive destruction of the articular surfaces of the joints, including the temporomandibular joint. The purpose of this article is…
Efficacy of low-intensity laser therapy in reducing treatment time and orthodontic pain: A clinical investigation
Introduction The long duration of orthodontic treatment is a major concern for patients. A noninvasive method of accelerating tooth movement in a physiologic manner is needed. The aim of this…
