On being human
You always thought that you were gifted. Not because you were the best athlete in your class or the best-looking student in your dorm, or because you were named the…
Orthodontics
Prevalence of gingival recession after orthodontic tooth movements
In the May 2017 issue of the AJO-DO , Morris et al evaluated the long-term prevalence of gingival recession after orthodontic treatment. As discussed in the article, periodontal disease and mechanical…
Principles of ethical practice
Nearly 2500 years ago, Socrates asserted that ethical principles are the essence of humanity; living life without them would be like wandering in search of direction without the sun to guide…
Interdisciplinary approach for a patient with unilateral cleft lip and palate
The oral rehabilitation of patients with cleft lip and palate is a challenge. The aim of this case report was to underline the importance of a sequential interdisciplinary approach to…
Fluid structure interaction simulations of the upper airway in obstructive sleep apnea patients before and after maxillomandibular advancement surgery
Introduction The purpose of this study was to analyze pharyngeal airflow using both computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and fluid structure interactions (FSI) in obstructive sleep apnea patients before and after…
Effect of local administration of simvastatin on postorthodontic relapse in a rabbit model
Introduction Posttreatment relapse is a major challenging clinical issue. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of local administration of simvastatin on posttreatment relapse. Methods Orthodontic tooth…
Periodontal health and compliance: A comparison between Essix and Hawley retainers
Introduction Many studies on removable retainers have focused on retention efficacy and characteristics. However, studies on plaque accumulation, periodontal health, breakages, and patient compliance are still lacking. Thus, in this…
Atorvastatin inhibits osteoclastogenesis and arrests tooth movement
Introduction In addition to their cholesterol-lowering effects, the statin class of drugs appears to enhance osteogenesis and suppress bone resorption, which could be a clinical concern during orthodontic treatment. In…
Apical root resorption during orthodontic treatment with clear aligners: A retrospective study using cone-beam computed tomography
Introduction We aimed to investigate the incidence and severity of orthodontically induced inflammatory root resorption (OIIRR) on maxillary incisors with clear aligner therapy using cone-beam computed tomography and to identify…
John Joseph Sheridan, 1932-2018
John Joseph “Jack” Sheridan of Trinity, Florida, died on February 2, 2018, at the age of 85. With his passing, the orthodontic community has lost one of its true luminaries…
When apologies go too far
During treatment, pretend that one of the following things happened: your patient developed a significant periodontal compromise or a significant root resorption. You pick it. Remember, it’s make believe, but,…
Patient satisfaction and quality of life changes after Invisalign treatment
Introduction Our objective was to assess patient satisfaction and changes in oral health-related quality of life immediately after orthodontic treatment using the Invisalign system (Align Technology, Santa Clara, Calif). Methods…
Fluid structure interaction simulations of the upper airway in obstructive sleep apnea patients before and after maxillomandibular advancement surgery
Introduction The purpose of this study was to analyze pharyngeal airflow using both computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and fluid structure interactions (FSI) in obstructive sleep apnea patients before and after…
Interdisciplinary approach for a patient with unilateral cleft lip and palate
The oral rehabilitation of patients with cleft lip and palate is a challenge. The aim of this case report was to underline the importance of a sequential interdisciplinary approach to…
Three-dimensional assessment of the effect of micro-osteoperforations on the rate of tooth movement during canine retraction in adults with Class II malocclusion: A randomized controlled clinical trial
Introduction The purpose of this split-mouth trial was to investigate the effect of micro-osteoperforations (MOPs) on the rate of tooth movement. Methods Thirty-two patients (24 female, 8 male; mean age,…
Evaluation of pharyngeal space and its correlation with mandible and hyoid bone in patients with different skeletal classes and facial types
Introduction The purpose of this article was to evaluate the pharyngeal space volume, and the size and shape of the mandible and the hyoid bone, as well as their relationships,…
Treatment satisfaction and its influencing factors among adult orthodontic patients
Introduction The aim of this study was to investigate the level of satisfaction for orthodontic treatment among adult patients. In addition, the influencing host factors were monitored for their associations…
Periodontal health and compliance: A comparison between Essix and Hawley retainers
Introduction Many studies on removable retainers have focused on retention efficacy and characteristics. However, studies on plaque accumulation, periodontal health, breakages, and patient compliance are still lacking. Thus, in this…
Atorvastatin inhibits osteoclastogenesis and arrests tooth movement
Introduction In addition to their cholesterol-lowering effects, the statin class of drugs appears to enhance osteogenesis and suppress bone resorption, which could be a clinical concern during orthodontic treatment. In…
Tomographic evaluation of the maturation stage of the midpalatal suture in postadolescents
Introduction In this study, we aimed at evaluating the maturation stage of the midpalatal suture based on its morphology, using cone-beam computed tomography images in young postadolescents. Methods The sample…
