Selecting custom torque prescriptions based on the treatment needs of each patient can reduce the amount of routine archwire torque adjustment needed and speed torque correction, thus reducing the total…
The American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics relies on a dedicated cadre of associate editors and reviewers who generously give their time and expertise to the journal. Before an…
Comparing outcomes of mandibular incisor extraction, premolar extractions, and nonextraction Ileri Z, Basciftci FA, Malkoc S, Ramoglu SI. Comparison of the outcomes of the lower incisor extraction, premolar extraction and…
Jerry Nelson I write this editorial with mixed emotions. I am saddened by the departure of a highly valued member from the AJO-DO ‘s Editorial Board, but I am gratified…
You can still remember the pride and excitement you felt 20 years ago, when you first opened the doors to your new office. Your young spouse had helped you choose…
Mack KB, Phillips C, Jain N, Koroluk ND. Relationship between body mass index percentile and skeletal maturation and dental development in orthodontic patients. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 2013;143:228-34. Acronyms…
Introduction Recently, manufacturers have marketed alginate impression materials, claiming dimensional stability for up to 100 hours to allow shipping to a dental laboratory for digital model fabrication. The purpose of…
We read with interest the article by Professor Flórez-Moreno et al in the January issue investigating salivary levels of sRANKL and OPG and their ratios during orthodontic tooth movement, in an…
We appreciate the interest in our article (Flórez-Moreno GA, Isaza-Guzmán DM, Tobón-Arroyave SI. Time-related changes in salivary levels of the osteotropic factors sRANKL and OPG through orthodontic tooth movement. Am…
This case report illustrates the use of miniscrews to treat a patient with an open bite caused by mandibular condylar fractures. The patient was 36 years old when she visited…
