The approach to orthodontic diagnosis has changed gradually but steadily over the past 2 decades. The shift away from diagnosis based entirely on hard tissue evaluations has been a result of…
Introduction Our objective was to evaluate the effect of overloading on the palatal movement of the maxillary molar. Methods The maxillary first molars of male C57Bl/6 mice were moved palatally…
Robert P. Scholz The orthodontic world lost a unique member with the passing of Dr Robert P. Scholz of Discovery Bay, California. He was known as “Uncle Bob” to his…
Introduction In some skeletal Class III adult patients with nasomaxillary hypoplasia, the LeFort I osteotomy provides insufficient correction. This case report describes a 20-year-old woman with a combination of nasomaxillary…
When we are making measurements before and after an intervention or at the same time on different sites (split-mouth design) in the same patient, we use a paired t test….
Introduction The smile is a key facial expression, and a careful assessment of the facial profile in smiling is an essential part of a complete orthodontic diagnosis. The aim of…
Introduction Fluoxetine is a widely used antidepressant. Its various effects on bone mineral density are well described. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of fluoxetine on…
In the sciences, scholars emerge from time to time to lay down principles and crystallize the information of their day. Such a scholar was Dr Robert Murray Ricketts (1920-2003) (…
Orthodontic practice results in relatively few patient challenges and litigations. This often leads to a false sense of security and encourages orthodontists to optimize practice management techniques that may be at…
The palate has been reported to be a suitable skeletal anchorage site in adolescents and adults. This article introduces new treatment modalities for correction of sagittal discrepancies by molar protraction…
