Multiplicity 3: Repeated measures
In the previous 2 articles, I discussed multiplicity in the context of subgroup analyses, multiple treatments, and multiple outcomes. In this article, I will discuss multiplicity in the context of repeated…
Orthodontics
Stability of quad-helix/crib therapy in dentoskeletal open bite: A long-term controlled study
Introduction The purpose of this study was to evaluate the long-term stability of quad-helix/crib treatment in subjects with dentoskeletal open bite. Methods Twenty-eight subjects (11 boys, 17 girls; mean age, 8.2 ± 1.3…
Influence of maxillary incisor edge asymmetries on the perception of smile esthetics among orthodontists and laypersons
Introduction Our objective was to determine the perception of smile esthetics among orthodontists and laypeople with respect to asymmetries on the maxillary incisor edges in a frontal smile analysis. Methods…
Factors related to the rate of orthodontically induced tooth movement
Introduction The purpose of this study was to investigate the variations of orthodontically induced tooth movement in the maxillary and mandibular arches between patients and the factors such as age,…
Intraoral distalizer effects with conventional and skeletal anchorage: A meta-analysis
Introduction The aims of this meta-analysis were to quantify and to compare the amounts of distalization and anchorage loss of conventional and skeletal anchorage methods in the correction of Class…
Residents’ journal review
A systematic review of vertical stability for surgical orthodontic treatments Solano-Hernández B, Antonarakis GS, Scolozzi P, Kiliaridis S. Combined orthodontic and orthognathic surgical treatment for the correction of skeletal anterior…
The pattern of facial skeletal growth and its relationship to various common indexes of maturation
Introduction Sequential stages in the development of the hand, wrist, and cervical vertebrae commonly are used to assess maturation and predict the timing of the adolescent growth spurt. This approach…
The problem with predoctoral orthodontic education
I attended a recent conference sponsored by the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) to encourage young orthodontists to become more involved in leadership in the national association. Among the attendees…
Class II surgical-orthodontic treatment of a patient with severe coronary disease: 5 years of follow-up
This case study describes the retreatment and long-term follow-up care of a patient with a medical history of 2 heart surgeries and a Class II malocclusion that included a severe anteroposterior…
Accuracy of miniscrew surgical guides assessed from cone-beam computed tomography and digital models
Introduction Several methods are available to enhance the precision of miniscrew placement. The use of surgical guides based on cone-beam computed tomography is indicated especially in patients with risky or…
