Introduction The objective of this systematic review was to assess the available evidence in the literature for the effects of fixed orthodontic retainers on periodontal health. Methods The following databases…
We read a recently published study by Lee et al in the October, 2019, issue of the Journal (Lee RJ, Ko J, Park J, Pi S, Devgon D, Nelson G, et al….
Thank you for your interest in our article. Regarding the research ethics committee, what was agreed upon when the project was submitted was that all patients would be treated at…
With profound interest, we read and discussed an article in the September issue investigating oral health–related quality of life (OHRQOL) in children treated for anterior open bite (AOB) (Pithon MM,…
I have just finished evaluating 156 applications for the 4 available positions at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry 3-year orthodontic program. A total of 7497 pages of information…
Abstract Problems in the transverse dimension can be challenging to manage, especially in adult patients. The purpose of this article is to provide a review of normal transverse jaw development,…
Abstract Correct tooth position in all planes of space while respecting the boundaries of the underlying bone is important for stability of teeth after orthodontic treatment as well as the…
Abstract Conventional rapid palatal expansion (RPE) has been proven to be a reliable treatment for correcting transverse maxillary deficiency in young patients. However, side effects including dental tipping and risk…
Abstract Traditionally, maxillary and mandibular skeletal widths and buccolingual inclination of posterior teeth are evaluated by using posteroanterior (PA) cephalogram and dental casts. However, it is difficult to identify the…
Abstract The past decade (2009-19) has seen orthodontics incorporate many new infusions into its fold. This scoping review analyzes published orthodontic literaure in five different domains:(1) Recent advancements in orthodontic…
