Introduction Severe incisor root resorption (SIRR) associated with impacted maxillary canines is rare but has important implications. Early diagnosis and treatment are imperative. In this investigation, we aimed to identify…
We report the successful treatment of a woman aged 25 years 3 months with bilateral cleft lip and palate. She had a protruded premaxilla, collapsed posterior segments, wide alveolar defects with oronasal…
I was elated to read the August editorial, “Pitching speed” (Behrents RG. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 2014;146:133-4), because that is what my provincial dental association is currently attempting to…
Introduction Mechanical interlocking between a mini-implant (MI) and the bone substrate reflects directly on the primary stability achieved. The purposes of this study were to evaluate MI design performance in…
Introduction The purpose of this study was to evaluate craniocervical posture and hyoid bone position in orthodontic patients with temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disc displacement. Methods The subjects consisted of 170…
In orthodontic research, investigators often design studies in which the main response variable is measured repeatedly over time. Compared with cross-sectional designs, repeated-measures designs allow a more definitive evaluation of…
Introduction The aim of this longitudinal 32-year follow-up investigation was to analyze the very long-term effects of Herbst treatment on the dentoskeletal structures. We followed 14 patients from a sample…
Introduction Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) gives orthodontists and other dental clinicians 3-dimensional information for planning treatment in the craniofacial region. Often overlooked are incidental findings outside the treatment region of…
How do you explain difficult problems in orthodontics and traumatic injuries to the teeth in an easy and comprehensible way for the clinician? This has been done in a new…
In my risk management courses, a topic I discuss is how to document that you received a patient’s informed consent. In reality, there is a hierarchy of documentation methods. Think…
