We greatly appreciate that orthodontic research on patient decision aids has finally appeared in the world’s leading orthodontic journal, the AJO-DO . Decision aids have already been adopted and used…
We congratulate Min-Ho Jung for the interesting case report, “Fixed-functional appliance treatment combined with growth hormone therapy,” published in the AJO-DO in September 2017 (Am J Orthod DentofacialOrthop 2017;152:402-12). We…
The American Board of Orthodontics (ABO) works to certify orthodontists in a fair, reliable, and valid manner. The process must examine an orthodontist’s knowledge, abilities, and critical thinking skills to…
Sir William Osler, considered the father of modern medicine, described the practice of medicine as “a science of uncertainty and an art of probability.” Evidence-based orthodontics reduces uncertainty in the…
Achieving ideal results when treating a difficult malocclusion is a challenge that orthodontists frequently encounter. Maintaining those results is sometimes more challenging than the correction itself. As specialists in orthodontics,…
Introduction Aggressive periodontitis (AP) is a condition that promotes breakdown of the periodontal tissues in a short time. In severe cases, pathologic migration of teeth and tooth loss can occur,…
Introduction Aggressive periodontitis (AP) is a condition that promotes breakdown of the periodontal tissues in a short time. In severe cases, pathologic migration of teeth and tooth loss can occur,…
Introduction Recently, greater emphasis has been placed on smile esthetics in dentistry. Eye tracking has been used to objectively evaluate attention to the dentition (mouth) in female models with different…
Introduction Torque applied on anterior teeth is vital for root positioning and stability. The aim of this study was to evaluate the detailed slot wall deformation in stainless steel (SS)…
Introduction The aim of this retrospective study was to assess the influence of presurgical nasoalveolar molding (NAM) on skeletal development in patients with operated unilateral cleft lip and palate at…
Introduction The association between maxillary protraction and bone graft in patients with cleft lip and palate remains unclear. The purpose of this study was to investigate whether a secondary alveolar…
The arrival of Orthodontic therapy: Fundamental treatment concepts adds to the lexicon of the Dental Color Atlas series, edited by Herbert F. Wolf and published by Thieme Medical Publishers. Featured…
I don’t know about you, but lately, over the past 2 or 3 years, we have seen a slight uptick in patient presentations where we must ask ourselves whether we are…
Introduction The objective of this study was to investigate the association between incisor crowding, irregularity, and periodontal disease progression in the anterior teeth. Methods Data collected over 35 years from men…
Introduction A multicenter parallel 3-arm randomized clinical trial was carried out in 3 university hospitals in the United Kingdom to investigate the effect of supplemental vibratory force on space closure…
Another year floats by, and it’s time for another alumni reunion. You’ve been an avid contributor to your orthodontic residency program—both via sustained financial generosity and devoted attendance at every…
Introduction Dens invaginatus is an anomaly of dental development in which calcified tissues, such as enamel and dentin, are invaginated into the pulp cavity. This morphologic alteration is more frequent…
Several uprighting mechanics and devices have been used for repositioning tipped molars. “Kissing molars” (KMs) are an uncommon tooth impaction involving 2 severely tipped mandibular molars with their occlusal surfaces…
Introduction The purpose of this study was to investigate the eruptive and posteruptive tooth displacements of untreated growing subjects longitudinally and the potential connections between posteruptive displacement of the maxillary…
Introduction A labial inversely impacted maxillary central incisor is a relatively rare occurrence. The crown of the tooth is directed upward, and its palatal aspect is facing labially. This typical…
