Vincent G. Kokich, 1944-2013
Vincent G. Kokich, Editor-in-Chief of the AJO-DO , died on July 24, 2013, at his home in Gig Harbor, Washington. His death was sudden and unexpected, and a great loss…
Orthodontics
Evaluation of buccal bone coverage in the anterior region by cone-beam computed tomography
Introduction The purpose of this study was to compare the sensitivity of diagnoses of buccal bone coverage in anterior teeth between axial and sagittal reconstructions using cone-beam computed tomography. Methods…
Reproducibility of bracket positioning in the indirect bonding technique
Introduction Current studies have compared indirect bonding with direct placement of orthodontic brackets; many of these have shown that indirect bonding is generally a more accurate technique. However, the reproducibility…
In memory of Vincent G. Kokich Editor-in-Chief, 2011-2013
When many words have already been written to describe the life of Vincent George Kokich (September 17, 1944-July 24, 2013), it seems unfair to rely upon one person to summarize…
Midpalatal s uture maturation: Classification method for individual assessment before rapid maxillary expansion
Introduction In this study, we present a novel classification method for individual assessment of midpalatal suture morphology. Methods Cone-beam computed tomography images from 140 subjects (ages, 5.6-58.4 years) were examined…
Three-dimensional analysis of maxillary changes associated with facemask and rapid maxillary expansion compared with bone anchored maxillary protraction
Introduction Our objectives in this study were to evaluate in 3 dimensions the growth and treatment effects on the midface and the maxillary dentition produced by facemask therapy in association…
Distal movement of the mandibular dentition with temporary skeletal anchorage devices to correct a Class III malocclusion
This case report describes the treatment of an 18-year-old man with a skeletal Class III pattern and a full-step Class III malocclusion. The orthodontic treatment included distal movement of the…
Analyzing longitudinal orthodontic data. Part 3: Multilevel nonlinear growth models
In Part 1 of this series of articles on growth-curve modeling, we demonstrated how to use multilevel curvilinear models to analyze longitudinal orthodontic growth data. In Part 2, we demonstrated…
Early orthodontic intervention followed by fixed appliance therapy in a patient with a severe Class III malocclusion and cleft lip and palate
This case report describes the treatment of a girl, age 11 years 10 months, with a cleft lip and palate and a postsurgical scar. The clinical examination showed a concave…
Orthognathic treatment with autotransplantation of a third molar
Autotransplantation is an option for tooth replacement when a suitable tooth is available and anatomic circumstances are favorable. This case report describes successful orthognathic treatment that was combined with autotransplantation…
