Statistical inference with confidence intervals
Let’s assume that, for our study, we take a sample from the population of interest and we want to draw conclusions about the population based on the data from this…
Orthodontics
Effect of low-level laser irradiation on the rate and short-term stability of rotational tooth movement in dogs
Introduction Low-level laser therapy (LLLT) has many biostimulative effects such as acceleration of mesiodistal orthodontic tooth movement. However, its effects on the extent and short-term stability of rotational tooth movement…
Twin block functional therapy: Applications in dentofacial orthopedics, 3rd ed
The third edition of Twin Block Functional Therapy: Applications in Dentofacial Orthopedics amazes the reader with its detailed description of clinical procedures and clinical case reports backed up by high-quality…
Extraction vs no treatment: Long-term facial profile changes
Introduction Long-term soft tissue response to extraction orthodontic treatment has been a subject of interest for years. The purposes of this study were to investigate long-term soft tissue profile changes…
Association of orthodontic force system and root resorption: A systematic review
Introduction In this systematic review, we assessed the literature to determine which evidence level supports the association of orthodontic force system and root resorption. Methods PubMed, Cochrane, and Embase databases…
Influence of common fixed retainers on the diagnostic quality of cranial magnetic resonance images
Introduction Orthodontists are often asked to remove fixed retainers before magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). This study was undertaken to assess the effects of 2 commonly used fixed retainers on MRI…
What record is playing?
A reader sent in the following question. Larry: In talking at recent meetings to fellow orthodontists, it seems that a rising number of people are taking only intraoral and extraoral…
Impact of malocclusion and common oral diseases on oral health–related quality of life in young adults
Introduction The aim of this study was to assess the association between malocclusion and oral health–related quality of life in young adults without orthodontic treatment, controlling for sociodemographic factors and…
Flapless cortical bone damage has no effect on medullary bone mesial to teeth being moved
Introduction In this study, we evaluated the effects of bone awl–induced damage to bone surrounding a tooth that was moved. Methods A randomized split-mouth design with 7 foxhounds was performed…
Follow-up study of dental and skeletal changes in patients with obstructive sleep apnea and hypopnea syndrome with long-term treatment with the Silensor appliance
Introduction In this study, we aimed to investigate the dental and skeletal changes associated with long-term use of the Silensor appliance (Erkodent, Cologne, Germany) in patients with obstructive sleep apnea…
