Introduction Proximal enamel thickness (PET) at the mesial and distal contact areas of the complete permanent dentition has not been previously reported. Anatomic investigation of PET is essential for interproximal…
Introduction The objective of this study was to determine the Hounsfield unit (HU) changes in the alveolar bone and root surfaces during controlled canine retractions. Methods Eighteen maxillary canine retraction…
In statistics, we use a random sample from the population of interest to draw conclusions and make inferences about the population. If the sample does not represent the population of…
Introduction The introduction of digital cast models is inevitable in the otherwise digitized everyday life of orthodontics. The introduction of this new technology, however, is not straightforward, and selecting an…
James Kimon Economides James Kimon Economides, DDS, MSD, died on December 8, 2014; he was 79 years old. Jim was born on June 23, 1935, to Kimon and Era (Griffin) Economides…
Introduction Estimating orthodontic treatment need in the permanent dentition using information from the deciduous-dentition malocclusion may assist in defining the time for appropriate orthodontic intervention. Our objective was to investigate…
Introduction Our aim was to determine differences between the outcomes of treatment using microimplant anchorage compared with headgear anchorage in adult patients with bimaxillary protrusion treated with self-ligating brackets. Methods…
Introduction Our aim was to assess changes in maxillary incisor exposure, and upper lip and nasal soft tissues with maxillary advancement with or without impaction, accounting for the use of…
Albert H. Ketcham One of the last of a breed of strong, willful, and purposeful men who left an indelible mark on the early history of orthodontics was Albert H….
This case report demonstrates the successful treatment of facial asymmetry with condylar hyperplasia with limited surgical and orthodontic treatment. A high condylectomy was performed to shorten the elongated condyle and…
