Orthodontics
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You have decided to be an expert witness in an orthodontic malpractice case. For which side is irrelevant, but for our purposes, let’s say that you’re testifying for the defendant….
ASA Ruling on OrthoAccel Technologies Inc t/a AcceleDent
ASA Ruling on OrthoAccel Technologies Inc t/a AcceleDent Upheld Internet (on own site) 04 July 2018 Background Summary of Council decision: Two issues were investigated, both of which were Upheld….
Gingival clefts revisited: Evaluation of the characteristics that make one more susceptible to gingival clefts
Introduction Orthodontic space closure after premolar extraction commonly results in the formation of a gingival cleft, which may contribute to orthodontic relapse and poor periodontal health. The purpose of this…
Facial soft tissue growth in identical twins
Introduction The aims of this longitudinal analysis of untreated monozygotic twins were to investigate the change of the facial soft tissues during growth, to determine the concordance of soft tissue…
Class II correction: Extraction or nonextraction?
The patient with a Class II malocclusion, proclination, or moderate crowding of the mandibular anterior teeth, and a moderate-to-low mandibular plane angle is a treatment-planning challenge. The records of 3…
Second molar intrusion: Continuous arch or loop mechanics?
Introduction Our aim was to compare the load systems produced by rectangular loops and continuous arch mechanics on intrusion of a maxillary second molar. Methods An orthodontic appliance was passively bonded…
Root resorption of maxillary incisors after traction of unilateral vs bilateral impacted canines with reinforced anchorage
Introduction The aim of this study was to compare the root resorption (RR) of maxillary incisors after traction of unilateral vs bilateral impacted canines with reinforced anchorage. Methods This retrospective…
Facial soft tissue growth in identical twins
Introduction The aims of this longitudinal analysis of untreated monozygotic twins were to investigate the change of the facial soft tissues during growth, to determine the concordance of soft tissue…
Morphologic and gene expression analysis of periodontal ligament fibroblasts subjected to pressure
Introduction Force application (FA) during orthodontic tooth movement is mediated through periodontal ligament (PDL) fibroblasts. FA on deciduous teeth has an inherent risk of root resorption, which is less in…
Torturous path of an elastic gap band: Interdisciplinary approach to orthodontic treatment for a young patient who lost both maxillary central incisors after do-it-yourself treatment
Spacing between the maxillary anterior teeth is a common concern for young patients and their parents. Patients often consider a diastema to be an annoying but minor problem; they might…
Permanent canine eruption into the alveolar cleft region after secondary alveolar bone grafting: Are there prediction factors for impaction?
Introduction The aims of this study were to investigate the eruption pattern of maxillary permanent canines in the alveolar cleft area after secondary alveolar bone grafting and to assess the…
CAD-CAM design and 3-dimensional printing of mini-implant retained orthodontic appliances
The objective of this article was to illustrate the digital process in the custom fabrication of metallic mini-implant supported appliances. An implant-supported appliance was produced for a patient using a…
Patient satisfaction and quality of life status after 2 treatment modalities: Invisalign and conventional fixed appliances
Introduction Our objectives were to assess patient satisfaction and quality of life among adults via 2 validated comprehensive questionnaires and to compare patient satisfaction and status in oral health-related quality…
Authors’ response
First, we thank the authors for their interest in our article and the comments and matters raised. However, we think that some points need to be clarified. The stable reference…
Gingival clefts revisited: Evaluation of the characteristics that make one more susceptible to gingival clefts
Introduction Orthodontic space closure after premolar extraction commonly results in the formation of a gingival cleft, which may contribute to orthodontic relapse and poor periodontal health. The purpose of this…
Anterior open bite due to temporomandibular joint osteoarthrosis with muscle dysfunction treated with temporary anchorage devices
Skeletal Class II high-angle open bite is often accompanied by osteoarthrosis of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ-OA). This type of malocclusion is challenging to correct, and it has been reported that…
Erratum
Correction to: Jarosz KF, Bosio JA, Bloomstein R, Jiang SS, Vakharia NS, Cangialosi TJ. Perceptions of chin asymmetries among dental professionals and laypersons. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 2018;154:201-212. https://doi-org.easyaccess2.lib.cuhk.edu.hk/10.1016/j.ajodo.2017.11.029…
Widening the scope
I want to thank Drs Rinchuse and Greene for their article, “Scoping review of systematic review abstracts about temporomandibular disorders: comparison of search years 2004 and 2017” (Rinchuse DJ, Greene…
Comparative assessment of bonding time and 1-year bracket survival using flash-free and conventional adhesives for orthodontic bracket bonding: A split-mouth randomized controlled clinical trial
Introduction A new flash-free adhesive promises to eliminate the flash removal step in bonding and to reduce bonding time by as much as 40% per bracket, with a bond failure…
