Orthodontics

Evaluation of the surface characteristics of anodic oxidized miniscrews and their impact on biomechanical stability: An experimental study in beagle dogs

Apr 6, 2017 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on Evaluation of the surface characteristics of anodic oxidized miniscrews and their impact on biomechanical stability: An experimental study in beagle dogs

Introduction In this study, we aimed to assess the surface characteristics and the biomechanical stability of miniscrews with an anodic oxidized surface compared with machined surface miniscrews in beagle dogs….

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Comparison of pain perception during miniscrew placement in orthodontic patients with a visual analog scale survey between compound topical and needle-injected anesthetics: A crossover, prospective, randomized clinical trial

Apr 6, 2017 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on Comparison of pain perception during miniscrew placement in orthodontic patients with a visual analog scale survey between compound topical and needle-injected anesthetics: A crossover, prospective, randomized clinical trial

Introduction The use of a compound topical anesthetic (CTA) instead of an injection of a local anesthetic for placing miniscrew implants offers advantages to both the clinician and the patient….

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The consultant as advocate

Apr 6, 2017 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on The consultant as advocate

Another second opinion consultation, you whisper to yourself as you prepare to greet the young patient who is awaiting your initial evaluation. Ben Stevenson was referred by a member of…

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Residents’ journal review

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Molar distalization with pendulum and distal screw appliances Caprioglio A, Cafagna A, Fontana M, Cozzani M. Comparative evaluation of molar distalization therapy using pendulum and distal screw appliances. Korean J…

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Authors’ response

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Thank you very much for the comments. As mentioned in the letter, it is well known and accepted that the anatomic limitation during incisor retraction is the palatal/lingual cortical plate….

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Authors’ response

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We were pleased that our study has awoken your interest. We want to thank you cordially for your comments and for allowing us to clarify some of the issues raised….

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Authors’ response

Apr 6, 2017 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on Authors’ response

We thank the readers for their comments regarding our article (Echchadi ME, Benchikh B, Bellamine M, Kim SH. Corticotomy-assisted rapid maxillary expansion: a novel approach with a 3-year follow-up. Am…

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“Painless” Parker

Apr 6, 2017 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on “Painless” Parker

The October editorial on Dr Edgar R. R. Parker evoked memories of our dental history course at McGill University in Montreal (Behrents RG. Dr Edgar R. R. Parker: his time…

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