Introduction A common orthodontic problem is a deep overbite malocclusion. Because of its high relapse tendency, it is also one of the most challenging problems to treat. To minimize relapse,…
Introduction The purpose of this study was to determine the ability of orthodontists and orthodontic residents to identify nonorthodontic incidental findings and false positives in cone-beam computed tomography scans. Methods…
A group of readers posted the following comments and questions: As clinicians, we have always been aware of the cytotoxic potential of the intraoral appliances that we place during treatment….
One of the most common buzz words in today’s online world is “social media.” This article defines social media, explains why it is important to practicing orthodontists, and provides information…
Introduction The purposes of this study were to quantify bone damage associated with insertion of 2 types of miniscrew implants and to relate the amount of bone damage to monocortical…
Acommon question in orthodontic research is “how many patients do I need for my study?” The next articles will introduce relevant concepts that will help readers to understand how to…
Introduction Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) has become a routine imaging modality for many orthodontic clinics. However, questions remain about the amount of radiation patients are exposed to during the scans….
Introduction The aim of this study was to evaluate the cytotoxic effects of orthodontic mini-implants on gingival fibroblasts and osteoblasts. Methods The orthodontic mini-implants used in this study were Orthodontic…
It was a pleasure to see that Dr Larson did not take the extreme view of proposing cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) as a routine diagnostic modality—ie, for every patient, irrespective…
It is interesting to observe the adoption of new technology in dentistry and orthodontics. Of particular interest is the use of cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) as the imaging protocol of…
