Introduction Our aim was to evaluate which anchorage system is better suited for both anteroposterior and vertical anchorage control of maxillary posterior teeth. Methods Fifty-one subjects requiring maximum anchorage were…

Introduction The aim of this prospective clinical trial was to examine the predictability of the protocol for premolar transplantation when applied by an inexperienced surgeon. Additional objectives were to examine…

Introduction The purpose of this article was to test the theory that short miniscrews will decrease the possibility of damaging the root, but the failure rate will increase. Methods One…

Introduction Suture expansion stimulates bone growth to correct craniofacial deficiencies but has a high potential of treatment relapse. The objective of this study was to investigate whether there is a…

Introduction The aim of this study was to determine the peri-miniscrew implant crevicular fluid receptor activator of nuclear factor-кB ligand (RANKL) and osteoprotegerin (OPG) levels around loaded and unloaded miniscrew…

Proper statistical analysis is an absolutely essential tool for both clinicians and researchers attempting to implement evidence-based decisions. When analyzing reliability, statistical graphic representation is the best method. Other previously…

Dr Greene is a clinical professor in the Department of Orthodontics at the University of Illinois in Chicago. Dr Laskin is professor emeritus in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial…

Introduction The purpose of this study was to compare maxillary arch dimensional and inclination changes during alignment with conventional brackets and self-ligation. Methods Ninety-six patients, ages 16 years and above,…

Introduction Proper diagnosis and management of eruption disturbances remains challenging but is critical to a functional occlusion. The objective of this study was to establish definitive criteria to differentiate and…