Introduction The 3-dimensional load system (forces and moments) was quantified at the canine bracket during space closure with sliding mechanics with elastomeric chain on dry and wet stainless steel and…
This report describes a novel concept of 3-dimensional tooth movement by using biocreative therapy to provide unrestricted distal movement of the full mandibular dentition. The patient was a 26-year-old Korean…
Buccolingual inclination measurements of canines and first molars through cone-beam computed tomography Shewinvanakitkul W, Hans MG, Narendran S, Palomo JM. Measuring buccolingual inclination of mandibular canines and first molars using…
Jasmine IF, Yezdani AA, Tajir F, Venu RM. Analysis of stress in bone and microimplants during en-masse retraction of maxillary and mandibular anterior teeth with different insertion angulations: A 3-dimensional…
After a busy day at the office, you finally find the chance to review your e-mails. The first message is from your college-aged son. He has forwarded an advertisement from…
It was a pleasant experience to read Dr Kokich’s editorial in the October 2011 issue of the AJO-DO (Kokich VG. Who determines when orthodontic treatment is complete? Am J Orthod…
I am in entire agreement with the underlying philosophy espoused in the November 2011 Ethics column (Greco PM. When the tail wags the dog. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 2011;140:603),…
I read with interest the “Ethics in orthodontics” column in the November issue (Greco PM. When the tail wags the dog. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 2011;140:603). Although I definitely…
Once again, Peter Greco has raised a topic of interest to me. I concur with his comments noting that the scientific community has an ethical responsibility to “encourage human dignity…
Today, I received a submission for the Clinician’s Corner section of the Journal that documented the treatment of a patient who required some relatively difficult tooth movements. The results of…
